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Born To Boogie @born-to-boogie.bsky.social · 16h

T. Rex – Stockton ABC Theatre Concert Advertisement (October 7, 1971) This advertisement, published in The Northern Echo on October 7, 1971, announced T. Rex’s forthcoming appearance at the ABC Theatre, Stockton, as part of the band’s autumn UK tour during the peak of T. Rextasy.

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Born To Boogie @born-to-boogie.bsky.social · 19h

New Musical Express – Marc Bolan Interview (Part Two) (October 7, 1972) This October 7, 1972 issue of New Musical Express carried the second part of Keith Altham’s major interview with Marc Bolan, published at the height of T. Rextasy and weeks after “Children of the Revolution.”

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Born To Boogie @born-to-boogie.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Welcome to Glam-Slam-Boogie! (The Marc Bolan Achieve) After years of sharing highlights from my magazine, newspaper and record collection on social media, I decided it was time to bring everything together in one place and properly chronicle it all on a dedicated website. www.glam-slam-boogie.com

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Born To Boogie @born-to-boogie.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Marc Bolan (October 6, 1972) – “Marc Bolan” Feature – The Cleveland Press. This short feature appears in response to a reader request for information about Marc Bolan and T. Rex.

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Born To Boogie @born-to-boogie.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

T. Rex (October 6, 1976) – “Laser Love” Top Of The Pops Recording This edition of Top Of The Pops featured the television debut of the new T. Rex line-up as Marc Bolan and the group performed "Laser Love".

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Born To Boogie @born-to-boogie.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

John's Children – "Go Go Girl" b/w "Jagged Time Lapse" Single: UK Released on October 6, 1967 by Track Record, "Go Go Girl" was the final single issued by John's Children and is notable for featuring an A-side written by Marc Bolan after his departure from the group.

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Born To Boogie @born-to-boogie.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

T. Rex (October 4, 1971) – “2 Superboys: Marc & Mickey (T. Rex)” Cover - Bravo This issue of Bravo places Marc Bolan and Mickey Finn of T. Rex on the front cover during the group's breakthrough period. Presented as “2 Superboys: Marc & Mickey (T. Rex)”.

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Born To Boogie @born-to-boogie.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

T. Rex – Now Playing Compilation Album LP Now Playing, a compilation album, was released worldwide on October 4, 2024 by Reprise Records and Rhino Records as part of the Now Playing series.

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Born To Boogie @born-to-boogie.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Marc Bolan – Supersonic Debut Performance: October 4, 1975 Programme: Supersonic (ITV) Broadcast date: October 4, 1975 Location: South Bank Television Centre, Kent House, 72 Upper Ground, Lambeth, London SE1, England Song performed: "Dreamy Lady"

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Born To Boogie @born-to-boogie.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

T. Rex (October 4, 1972) – "The Slider" b/w "Rock On" Single: US Released in the United States on October 4, 1972 through Reprise Records, "The Slider" was issued as a standalone single taken from T. Rex's acclaimed album The Slider.

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Born To Boogie @born-to-boogie.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

T. Rex (October 4, 1975) – “T. Rex Disco Party” Advert - Record Mirror & Disc This full-page EMI advertisement promotes T. Rex's new single "Dreamy Lady". Presented under the banner “T. Rex Disco Party”, the advert reflects Marc Bolan's increasing embrace of dance-oriented rhythms during 1975 .

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Born To Boogie @born-to-boogie.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Marc Bolan (October 3, 1980) – “B-Side Bolan” Review - Manchester Evening News This brief album review assesses The Unobtainable T. Rex, a compilation collecting B-sides and lesser-known recordings by T. Rex and Marc Bolan.

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Born To Boogie @born-to-boogie.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Marc Bolan (October 2, 1971) – “T. Rex Star Is No Curly-Haired Freak” Feature - Evening Sentinel This Evening Sentinel feature finds Marc Bolan reflecting on the extraordinary transformation of T. Rex from the underground Tyrannosaurus Rex into one of Britain's biggest chart acts.

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Born To Boogie @born-to-boogie.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Marc Bolan (October 2, 1972) – “Marc's Face Delicate; His Stage Tactics Aren't” Feature - The Columbian This feature profiles Marc Bolan during T. Rex's breakthrough American tour, contrasting his delicate appearance with the powerful stage presence.

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Born To Boogie @born-to-boogie.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

T. Rex – (October 1, 1971) – Radio Bremen Studios, Bremen, West Germany On 1 October 1971, T. Rex travelled to Radio Bremen Studios in Bremen, West Germany, to record performances for the German television programme Beat Club. SOURCE: Marc Bolan ‘There Was A Time’ by Cliff McLenehan

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Born To Boogie @born-to-boogie.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Marc Bolan (October 1, 1975) – “Rockin' Rolan Bolan!” Feature - Evening Standard This Evening Standard feature announces the birth of Marc Bolan's son, Rolan Bolan.

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Born To Boogie @born-to-boogie.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Happy Birthday, Marc ❤️ you were my first love. The very first album and single I ever bought were yours. Your posters covered my bedroom from top to bottom, and your music became the soundtrack to my youth. 💖✨🎶

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Born To Boogie @born-to-boogie.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

T. Rex (September 30, 1972) – “Singles” Chart Feature - Melody Maker This edition of Melody Maker showcases the week's leading singles chart, with T. Rex holding the number one position through "Children Of The Revolution".

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Born To Boogie @born-to-boogie.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Marc Bolan (September 30, 1972) – “Bolan: A Conquest In Canada” Feature - Unknown Publication This concert report follows Marc Bolan and T. Rex during the Canadian leg of their 1972 North American tour.

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Born To Boogie @born-to-boogie.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Marc Bolan / T. Rex (September 29, 1972) – “Bolan Turns It On For Small Turnout” Feature - The Plain Dealer This concert review by Jane Scott covers T. Rex's appearance at the Allen Theatre in Cleveland during the band's 1972 American tour.

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Born To Boogie @born-to-boogie.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Marc – (September 28, 1977) – ITV Television Series Show 6 The sixth and final edition of Marc, broadcast on 28 September 1977, featured an eclectic mix of established stars, emerging new-wave acts, dance performances and appearances by Marc Bolan and T. Rex.

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Born To Boogie @born-to-boogie.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Publication: Billboard Date: September 28, 1974 Country: United States The advertisement is headed "On Their First Casablanca Album T. Rex Returns To America" and centres on the release of Light Of Love.

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Born To Boogie @born-to-boogie.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Dive into NME's landmark retrospective: “Part Two: The Rise And Fall Of Bolanmania” by Paul Morley — a sharp look at Marc Bolan’s meteoric rise, peak fame and lasting influence on 1970s British music. see the full feature here. wix.to/6V7clBY #MarcBolan #TRex #Bolanmania #NME #MusicHistory #GlamRock

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Born To Boogie @born-to-boogie.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Marc Bolan & T. Rex (September 27, 2024) Born To Boogie – The Motion Picture Blu-ray The definitive 2024 Blu-ray reissue of Ringo Starr’s 1972 film Born To Boogie, capturing Marc Bolan & T. Rex at the absolute peak of T. Rextasy.

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Marc Bolan & T. Rex (September 27, 2024) Born To Boogie – The Motion Picture Blu-ray

The definitive 2024 Blu-ray reissue of Ringo Starr’s 1972 film Born To Boogie, capturing Marc Bolan & T. Rex at the absolute peak of T. Rextasy. This restored edition includes the full motion picture,...

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Born To Boogie @born-to-boogie.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

T.Rex – "Dreamy Lady" b/w "Do You Wanna Dance?" Single:UK Released on September 26, 1975, T. Rex Disco Party, subtitled Bolan's Jive In '75, was issued as a 7-inch extended-play single by EMI Records on the T. Rex Wax Co. label.

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Born To Boogie @born-to-boogie.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

✨ OUT TODAY ✨ T. Rex – 1974–1977 is released today on 5CD, 2LP and streaming formats. Covering what is arguably Marc Bolan’s most adventurous and overlooked creative period, this deluxe collection brings together the final three T. Rex studio albums

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Born To Boogie @born-to-boogie.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

T. Rex – “Telegram Sam” EP ( Released on September 24 1982, T. Rex’s “Telegram Sam” EP was issued in the UK by Marc On Wax as a 7-inch extended play single housed in a picture sleeve.

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Born To Boogie @born-to-boogie.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

T.Rex (September 24, 1971) – Electric Warrior Album Release Electric Warrior was the second studio album issued under the T. Rex name and the sixth album overall since the group’s 1968 debut as Tyrannosaurus Rex. Released by Fly Records in the UK and Reprise Records in the US.

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Born To Boogie @born-to-boogie.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Look-in – Marc Bolan Cover Feature This September 23 1972 issue of Look-in placed Marc Bolan on the cover at the height of T. Rex’s chart-dominating success. Promoted as a “Free 4-Page Pop Extra ★ Marc Bolan”, it offered a special feature and a pull-out double-page colour pin-up.

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Born To Boogie @born-to-boogie.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

MELODY MAKER – FEATURE: “WILL AMERICA LEARN TO LOVE MARC BOLAN?” In this Melody Maker feature from September 23, 1972, journalist Roy Hollingworth follows Marc Bolan and T. Rex during their latest attempt to conquer the American market.

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Born To Boogie @born-to-boogie.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Tampa Bay Times – T. Rex Concert Security Story This Tampa Bay Times report from September 22, 1972, covered the aftermath of a T. Rex concert at St. Petersburg’s Bayfront Center, where promoters and police dealt with an estimated 200 would-be gate crashers.

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Born To Boogie @born-to-boogie.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

THE TAMPA TIMES – CONCERT REVIEW: “TOO LOUD – EVEN FOR ROCK” Publication: The Tampa Times (USA) Date: September 21 1972 Author: Steven Fox

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Born To Boogie @born-to-boogie.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

London Boys Calling: Fundraising Gig Announced for the Marc Bolan School of Music & Film A special fundraising event in support of the Marc Bolan School of Music & Film has been announced for Thursday October 15, 2026 at The Camden Club, London. wegottickets.com/f/27789#tick...

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London Boys Calling-Fundraising Gig for the MARC BOLAN SCHOOL OF MUSIC & FILM

This wonderful Charity Event to raise money for the MARC BOLAN SCHOOL OF MUSIC & FILM will include a Charity Auction, performances from the ROYAL EXCHANGE DEEJAYS (feat. PAUL SIMONON of THE CLASH), LE...

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Born To Boogie @born-to-boogie.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

NEW MUSICAL EXPRESS – “20TH ANNIVERSARY” MARC BOLAN FEATURE Publication: New Musical Express (UK) Date: September 20, 1997 Author: Stuart Bailie Published on the 20th anniversary of Marc Bolan’s death, this NME feature examines his continuing influence on British music.

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Born To Boogie @born-to-boogie.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

NEW MUSICAL EXPRESS – THE CONSUMER'S GUIDE TO MARC BOLAN Publication: New Musical Express (UK) Date: September 20, 1980 Author: Paul Morley

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Born To Boogie @born-to-boogie.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

TYRANNOSAURUS REX – FIRST GLASTONBURY FESTIVAL APPEARANCE (September 19 1970) On 19 September 1970, Tyrannosaurus Rex helped create music history when they stepped in as last-minute headliners at the first Pilton Pop, Blues & Folk Festival, the event that later became the Glastonbury Festival.

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Born To Boogie @born-to-boogie.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

BRAINERD DISPATCH – ROCK NAME QUESTION: T. REX (September 19, 1972) This short newspaper item from the Brainerd Dispatch answers a reader’s question about the origins of the name T. Rex and explains the group’s transformation from Tyrannosaurus Rex into one of Britain’s biggest rock acts.

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Born To Boogie @born-to-boogie.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

T. REX SET FOR CONCERTS IN CITY This Atlanta Constitution article of September 17, 1972, captures T. Rex on the eve of the band’s first Atlanta date: a Saturday-night headline at the Municipal Auditorium, with the Doobie Brothers also on the bill.

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Born To Boogie @born-to-boogie.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

T. Rex – “Laser Love” b/w “Life’s An Elevator” Released September 17, 1976, Laser Love marked Marc Bolan’s late-period return to lean electric rock on his T. Rex Wax Co. label. Its brisk energy and stripped-down production reflected his shift toward sharper textures and proto-punk immediacy.

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Born To Boogie @born-to-boogie.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

TYRANNOSAURUS REX – MOTHERS CONCERT LISTING  (Sunday Mercury,  September 15 1968 This advertisement from promotes a live appearance by Tyrannosaurus Rex at Mothers, High Street, Erdington.

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Born To Boogie @born-to-boogie.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

MARC BOLAN – THE WIZARD / BEYOND THE RISIN’ SUN (Recorded September 14 1965) Both sides of Marc Bolan’s debut single were recorded on September 14 1965 at Decca Studios, West Hampstead, marking the very first studio session of his career.

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Born To Boogie @born-to-boogie.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

T. Rex – Aquarius Theater Concert Review The Boston Globe,  September 13 1972 This Boston Globe article by Ray Murphy documents T. Rex’s explosive arrival in Boston, describing how Marc Bolan and his band “stormed into town last night and nearly blew down the walls of the Aquarius Theater.”

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Born To Boogie @born-to-boogie.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Centerfold & Feature Bravo Magazine Feature (September 13, 1979) “Marc lives on,” grieving Bolan fans engraved into a tree in the community park in Barnes, where Marc Bolan passed in a car accident on September 16, 1977. Thousands of fans will pilgrimage to his grave in Golders Green…

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Born To Boogie @born-to-boogie.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

T. Rex – T. Rex In Concert (September 12 1981) On September 12th 1981, T. Rex In Concert entered the UK Albums Chart, reaching #35 and holding its place for six weeks — a remarkable late‑era success for a release built from the raw electricity of the Electric Warrior Tour.

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Born To Boogie @born-to-boogie.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Marc Bolan Anniversary Special (September 12 1987) Publication: Record Mirror (UK) Feature: “Born to Boogie” by Robin Smith Marking the 10th anniversary of Marc Bolan’s passing , this Record Mirror issue pays tribute to the glam-rock pioneer.

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Born To Boogie @born-to-boogie.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Step into the glitter. Dive into the history. Live the legend. Glam‑Slam‑Boogie is now live — the definitive home for Marc Bolan: the poet, the visionary, the electric warrior, the genre‑shifter who reshaped British pop. Discover the archive now: www.glam-slam-boogie.com

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Born To Boogie @born-to-boogie.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

MARC BOLAN – “You Scare Me To Death” b/w “The Perfumed Garden of Gulliver Smith” (September 11, 1981) Released on Cherry Red Records (Catalogue CHERRY 29), this posthumous 7″ single revived Marc Bolan’s 1966 demo recordings with new 1981 instrumentation by producer Simon Napier‑Bell.

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