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đź“° 20th Anniversary - Article : Sep. 1997

  • Writer: T.Rex
    T.Rex
  • Sep 20, 1997
  • 2 min read

Updated: Mar 30

A major two-page NME retrospective marking the 20th anniversary of Marc Bolan’s death, examining his enduring glam legacy and influence on later generations of artists.


Twenty years on — celebrating the eternal electric warrior and his glittering impact on rock.


New Musical Express

Date: September 20, 1997

Length: 6 min read


đź“° Key Highlights

• 20th anniversary tribute to Marc Bolan

• Reflections on his Ziggy-era influence on David Bowie

• Tributes from Bono, Morrissey, and other artists

• Examination of Bolan’s androgynous style and cultural impact

• Look back at his rise, peak, and tragic death


đź“° Overview

Published on September 20, 1997, this extensive NME feature looks back at Marc Bolan’s life and career exactly twenty years after his fatal car crash. The piece explores how the T. Rex frontman helped define glam rock and continues to inspire musicians across generations.


đź“° Source Details

Publication / Venue: New Musical Express (NME)

Date: September 20, 1997

Format: Two-page anniversary retrospective

Provenance Notes: Original 1997 NME magazine spread.


đź“° The Story

The article revisits Bolan’s explosive rise in the early 1970s, his androgynous glamour, and his influence on figures like David Bowie. It includes insightful quotes from Bono (“Bolan had a kind of understated abandon which kind of unzipped your fly”), Morrissey, and others who reflect on his lasting cultural significance and the shock of his early death.


đź“° Visual Archive



Striking two-page layout featuring classic photos of Marc Bolan in his glam prime, including shots with Mickey Finn, alongside modern retrospective imagery and bold “20th ANNIVERSARY” headline.


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đź“° Closing Notes

This 1997 NME tribute stands as a powerful reminder of Marc Bolan’s lasting influence — the man who brought glitter, boogie, and unashamed pop stardom into the 1970s and continues to inspire long after his passing.



đź“ť Copyright Notice

All magazine scans, photographs, and original text excerpts referenced in this entry remain the property of their respective copyright holders. This Chronicle entry is a transformative, non-commercial archival summary created for historical documentation and educational reference. No ownership of the original material is claimed or implied.



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