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REXMAS CARDS - PACK OF TEN FOR JUST £2.00 + P&P
Get your T-Rexmas Cards Now! These Funky Cards are being sold (the last of this double sided design) without envelopes to save on postage which is just 50p for the UK. They are standard sized cards so you can buy envelopes locally in either white or any colour you'd like to (such as festive Red or Green) . The outside is printed in Full Colour while the design inside is in Black & White. We don't have them listed in our 'Shop' but you'll find them listed on eBay - Here, where you'll find a larger illustration :-)

LINKS PAGE UPDATE
It gives us great pleasure to add a New Marc Bolan & T-Rex Web Site to our Links Page. It's for TAG Club Member Patricia's New Site the fabulously named www.20th-century-boy.com (external link - opens in a new window)

GUARDIAN UNLIMITED: 1000 ALBUMS TO HEAR BEFORE YOU DIE
Naturally T-Rex was 'in there' with Electric Warrior :-) . They said: "A glam-rock classic, Electric Warrior cemented Marc Bolan's metamorphosis from acoustic hippy into sequin-faced, electric-guitar, strutting rock god. His lyrical blend of fantasy, poetry, humour and sexual energy inspired Morrissey, while Johnny Marr and Noel Gallagher have both clearly studied Bolan's riffs"
Read the Article Here (external link - opens in a new window)

CHECK OUT 'HILARY'S HIDEAWAY'
For her write up of the 20th Century Boy: Marc Bolan and T.Rex 30th Anniversary Celebration @ Joe's Pub in the Park Delacorte Theater, Central Park, New York City on Saturday, September 29. 2007 This includes some photos, set lists and more. All nicely done!
link (external link - opens in a new window)

CHECK OUT THESE PHOTOS OF 'THE TREE' & SURROUNDING AREA
This Photo Gallery includes photographs from 2005 right through to this September, all taken by local resident John Cooper. Click Here (external link - opens in a new window)

GERMAN 30TH ANNIVERSARY ARTICLE
This is in German (mostly) but if you can read German then you'll find it interesting. If you run it through 'Babelfish' then it's slightly understandable. Once thing is impressive ... the length of the article. Read The Article Here (external link to part of the German Newspaper Taz Web Site - opens in a new window)

SOLD: THE FIBREGLASS MARC BOLAN WHITE SWAN GIBSON GUITAR SCULPTURE BY MARK EURICH
This Guitar was on exhibition in London and was sold on Tuesday 20th November. The price shown below for Marc's Guitar (Lot 31) is £1903.50. However to this was added a 'Buyer's Premium' of a whopping 22.5% bringing the total the winning bidder has to pay was £2,331.79 plus delivery. Or if they collect it themselves then there is a further £ 'Collection fee' making £2,361.79. To see the prices of all the guitars Click Here. A photo Gallery of the Guitar in situ while it was on exhibition to follow soon.

MARC ON GMTV
This News item was reported today (27th November) on the Club Forums by Club Member Barbara "Did anybody notice this morning that GMTV are using Marc Bolan and The Final Word, to introduce their Entertainment Today slot, on breakfast TV? Very Happy - I thought it was very well presented, with some great shots of Marc. Very Happy - The way it's worded made me think, for a split second of how things would have been, if Marc had lived on, as they use the words "Entertainment Today - as presented by Marc Bolan - The Final Word ..........." " Many Tanx for that Barbara :-)

MARC IN DECEMBER'S CLASSIC ROCK MAG
Another Report from a Club Member - this time Shades: "Marc is featured in the December issue of Classic Rock. There is a full page advert for 'The Final Word' DVD. On the ad it says 'The Original Superstar'. The DVD also gets reviewed and is given 8/10. Also the 'Bolan At The Beeb' CD gets reviewed and is given 7/10. It's said to be historically fascinating " Many Tanx for that :-)

OK THAT'S ALL FOR THIS UPDATE
There is more more 'General News' to go up, plus a whole bunch of New Photo Galleries, Sound Files, Articles, Clippings and Scans to be added to the Club Site, which I'll be getting on with ASAP now I'm feeling quite like the 'old me' :-) Many Tanx for the 'Get Well' Wishes - That is so Sweet of Everyone
Laser Love
Fee xxxx

MARC BOLAN: THE FINAL WORD
Release of this DVD has been delayed. It will now be released on the 12th November, 2007.

CHILDREN IN NEED: HOLLYOAKS: MARC BOLAN MEDLEY
Four members of the Hollyoaks cast are to perform a Marc Bolan medley at this year's Children In Need.
Gerard McCarthy, Kevin Sacre, Loui Batley and Summer Strallen – who play Kris Fisher, Jake Dean, Sarah Barnes and Summer Shaw in the Chester-based soap – are in the process of rehearsing a string of T-Rex songs including the iconic 'Children of the Revolution' to mark the 30th anniversary of Marc Bolan's death.
Speaking of the forthcoming performance, McCarthy told Digital Spy: "I hope viewers are looking forward to the guys and girls of Hollyoaks performing and singing live for such a good cause. "We're honoured to be singing songs from such a great artist alongside a host of established performers such as Spice Girls, Westlife and the Sugababes." A source commented: "The guys had their first vocal session the other day with Children In Need's musical director. They'll be having their first choreography session at the end of the week and everything will soon come together." Hollyoaks Producer Bryan Kirkwood added: "Hollyoaks is always happy to lend its help to good causes and Children In Need is about the best one there is. It's also a great opportunity to show that our cast aren't just actors but all-round performers."
Children In Need will air on Friday, 17th November on BBC One from 7:00 pm. Tanx to Club Member Shades for the info.

THE SUN: REVIEW OF 'BOLAN AT THE BEEB' - 2nd NOVEMBER 2007
Yes the Sun reviewed it and gave it 4 out of 5. Shame the proof reading department (which actually I'm sure the Sun don't actually have) didn't spot the 'gaff' "was a complete of hippie". Info by Club Member Colm - Many Tanx.

RICHMOND & TWICKENHAM TIMES: STORM IN A TEA CUP
A gentleman by the name of 'Mr. Fell', contacted the Richmond & Twickenham Times to complain that 'The Tree' was a distraction to drivers. TBut don't worry. Mr. Fell's comments were not taken seriously by Richmond Council or the Richmond & Twickenham Times. The articled does feature a lovely photo of Marc's Bronze Bust :-)
Read the Article Here. Tanx to Club Member Delf for the link.
Please: If you want to leave a comment, please ensure it is civil. Ones which contained swearing and threats have already been, quite rightly removed from the newspaper's web site.

RICHMOND & TWICKENHAM TIMES: 16th SEPTEMBER 2007
While we were at the newspaper's web site we checked out the coverage from Marc's 30th Anniversary: Tributes to T-Rex legend by Dan Menhinnitt :-).

T-SHIRTS
Our Fruits of the Loom Quality T-Shirts proved so popular that we sold out, so we've had some more printed up.

They are available in Five Sizes:
Small: 35/37" Chest/Bust
Medium: 38/40" Chest/Bust
Large: 41/43" Chest/Bust
XL: 44/46" Chest/Bust
XXL: 48/50" Chest/Bust

The price is £8.00 each except for the XXL which are £10.00 each + P&P.
For More Info & To Order Click Here

For Club Members Coloured T-Shirts with two colour printing (at £8.00 each except for the XXL which are £10.00 each) plus Sweatshirts and Zip-Up Jackets are also available :-)

NEW DVD: MARC BOLAN: THE FINAL WORD
Having received our 'Preview Copy' I can tell you that this is the 77 Minute 'Director's Cut' of the 58 minute BBC4 Programme, of the same name. However on top of that there are also bonuses which further extend the entire DVD by almost another hour! These include parts of the interviews which didn't make it to the 'Director's Cut' let alone the BBC4 Programme, but which are very interesting and informative.
For details of the Extras: Simply click the following two links which will take you to the British Board of Film Classification Web Site: Extra Interview Details :: Extra Music Details
STAR RATING:
Order from Amazon for £14.99 Here
Club Members Exclusive: Watch an Unseen Sample Clip of George Underwood talking about the First Album Cover (2 Minutes 45 Seconds): 320 x 240 Version (10.4 meg) :: 640 x 480 Version (20.3 meg)

NEW DVD: T-REX - UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL

This NEW DVD includes interviews with Marc's son Rolan Bolan; Bill Legend; Paul Fenton; Herbie Flowers; Tony Visconti; Keith Altham; Peter Jenner & more.

The DVD comes with a 72 page book which is an interesting read to say the least.

STAR RATING:
Order from Amazon for £13.98 Here

BE WARNED: OLD DVD REPACKAGED!
We were contacted by one of our Club Members who made the mistake of buying the 'New DVD' The Marc Bolan Story only to discover it is actually the 2005 'Ride On' DVD repackaged. The Amazon Review of this is as follows: "NOT re-told NOT Revealed. If you have already the DVD RIDE ON then don't get fooled into thinking this is anything new. Oh yes has something new A NEW COVER. This is same as 2005 release brought even as DVD screen comes on for you to play still says RIDE ON complete rip off. They brought it out for his 30th anniversary as all new. Even the CD with un-heard tracks are the same tracks with far too much bass to play. Don't waste your money on this fast buck tripe."
Needless to say, you won't find this DVD with its rather 'tacky' & 'tasteless' re-enactment of the very last moments of Marc's life listed in our Amazon Current Recommendations!
STAR RATING: -

ANOTHER RE-ISSUE
The 'Inside T-Rex - A Critical Review' (see right) Double DVD has been repackaged as 'T-Rex - Music In Review - An Independant Critical Review' (see left)
This will not be too everyone's taste as it is as the name suggests a Critical Review so there is praise, but tempered with criticism because not everything Marc ever did was as Good as his Best Music! This Double DVD does feature interview footage with me (Fee Warner - TAG Founder & Secretary) & I have to say it was nice to meet fans who told me they thought I was "spot on" with what I said :-) Both Versions of this release are available - click the images above, although you're recommended to get the New Version
STAR RATING:
Buy Now from Amazon for £16.99 (Qualifies for Free P&P)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ROLAN - TODAY 26th SEPTEMBER 2007
Today is Rolan Bolan's 32nd Birthday. So Happy Birthday Rolan! xxxxxxxx

GOLD RADIO ON SUNDAY 30TH SEPTEMBER
I received this message which I thought everyone would be interestd in:
"To mark what would have been Marc Bolan's 60th Birthday on 30th September, Gold Radio will be broadcasting some very special programming. First up we have delved into our archives to bring to air, for the first time in 32 years, Marc Bolan's "Takeover" session. It was recorded by our sister station Capital Radio in 1975, just after his period as a tax exile and 2 years before his death. In the show he plays out a selection of songs by some of his favorite artists at the time including: Mott the Hoople, Rolling Stones, Stevie Wonder 10CC, John Lennon and Johnny Nash. He talks of his early inspiration of watching Hendrix, his friendship with David Bowie and his love of Motown. He chooses a track called "If I were your Woman" written by Gloria Jones and plays the then "new" T-Rex single "New York City".
This is followed by a one hour Marc Bolan documentary.
The Marc Bolan Takeover goes out at 00.00 on Sunday 30th September, followed by the documentary at 01.00 on Monday 1st October.
In addition, David Jensen's recent interview with Gloria Jones is now available as a downloadable podcast.
Gold Radio is available on the following digital platforms:
On DAB Digital Radio and local MW / AM
On Digital TV: Sky 0121, Virgin Media 959 & Tiscali 611
For the 'Gold' Marc Bolan Page simply Click Here

TOMORROW - 23RD SEPTEMBER
Tomorrow is the 40th ANNIVERSARY of the debut gig by Marc Bolan & Steve Took as Tyrannosaurus Rex at the Legendary Middle Earth Club, Covent Garden, London.
This was released on the TAG record Label (our first ever release) and then reissued by Voiceprint Records, but still on the TAG Label for the 35th anniversary in 2002. It is sadly now out of print.
We are proud to have been able to release this Unique Historical Piece with many Tanx to Club Member Mick Gillings and Alan Walls who recorded the original gig.

The CD got a pretty 'Rave' Review from Dave Thompson for All Music Guide, which can be read with another review Here.
Further Information can also be read Here.
Many Tanx to Club Member David Mantell for reminding us of this anniversary :-)

The most amazing thing was that Rollo the Arch Druid of Stonehenge (who along with Vicky who lives opposite Anton's mum) performed the Ceremony inside the Sacred Stones of Stonehenge as part of our Historic Marc Bolan Celebration on Friday the 14th September was actually at that gig It's a small world eh? :)

MORE NEWS & UPDATES SOON!
That's it for now. Stay Tuned ... Same Marc Channel ... For More News, Updates, Videos and Photo Galleries soon!
Rock On!
Fee

FOUR MORE VIDEOS
Four More Videos from the Historic Marc Bolan Event inside the Sacred Stones of Stonehenge have been uploaded to the Marc Bolan's 30th Anniversary Page. This completes our Video Footage for this event, although we do have another Photo Gallery to add, plus Videos from other events still to be added.

JEWISH CHRONICAL ARTICLE: Bolan, the star who made pop music fun
This article appeared in the Jewish Chronical dated Thursday 7th September 2007.
On being Jewish: Marc's brother, Harry Feld, says: "Marc and I were very close. Our dad's family was Jewish, but he married out so we grew up with the Old and New Testaments. My mum taught us to read the Bible, but we weren't practising Jews, although Marc did refer to himself as Jewish, and his friends were all from Stamford Hill. We only went to synagogue for funerals, weddings or barmitzvahs. We were just taught to be law-abiding and believe in God. We came to our own conclusions"
The article can be read Here as part of the updated MARC BOLAN INFO.Section (see above) as it is such an Important Article with Essential Information & Interviews about Marc's Religous Upbringing!

GERMAN CLUB MEMBER WERNER IN THE NEWS

The same day the London Evening Standard article was published a German Newspaper article was also published featuring one of TAG's original and most generous supporters: Werner Schwebig.

This feature which spans almost the entire page gives details of TAG, the Bronze Bust & Werner's donation towards building the steps way back in 1999. Nice One Werner.

Club Members can access/download a 200 dpi scan Here along with a larger version of the photo on the right of Werner from the newspaper web site (which sadly only contains a trunkated version of the artcle).

OCTOBER 2007 ISSUE OF 'CLASSIC ROCK'
The October 2007 "Classic Rock" has a cover feature titled "Hollywood Rocks," which lists "The 50 greatest Rock Movies ever to hit the silver screen" Born To Boogie is at Number 4! "The live footage remains magnificent" B2B beats Let It Be which is Number 5 & Woodstock at Number 18.
There is also a Five Page Article on Marc: Marc Bolan: The last days of the Guru of Glam. Classic Rock discovers whatever happened to the teenage dream. This issue is sale Now

MARC'S 30TH ANNIVERSARY EVENTS
We have now uploaded an enormous amount of Photo Galleries and Videos (on top of those we uploaded yesterday!). For the Full Listings Simply Visit the Main MARC BOLAN'S 30th ANNIVERSARY EVENTS Page.

Once again a Huge TANX go to Paul Fenton & Rob Benson of T-Rex - a Celebration of Marc & Mickey for their outstanding Acoustic Performance at Stonehenge.

Check Out the Four Videos so far uploaded & I think you'll agree that Rob Benson is Second to none when it comes to reproducing Marc Bolan's Vocals! Check out the update below and Make sure you catch one of their Live Gigs!

All the Club Members Videos can be viewed by Here. These all come in two sizes and can all be saved if you'd like to, as opposed to the Free Site videos which only come in the small size as an embedded Video!

LONDON EVENING STANDARD
On Friday 14th September, 2007 the London Evening Standard ran a piece SHINY SHRINEY PEOPLE written by David Smyth their chief rock and pop critic. He writes a column about pop on Fridays. Last week he told me "this week I was hoping to spend some time at Marc Bolan's tree in Barnes, to write about this focus for fans of the man as we approach the anniversary of his death.". The article was published while we were at Stonehenge for Marc's Celebration. Our daughter Ellie was somewhat disgruntled to be called a "Devoted Fan" because for the children of most Marc Bolan fans he means dancing to music, but for our two children it means WORK as can be seen here! Read/download a 150 dpi Scan Here

KEEP A LITTLE MARC IN YOUR HEART - FUNKLEBERRY MOTH
Check out this amazing 30th anniversary song dedicated to Marc & tell us what you think! Click Here

THAT'S IT FOR THIS UPDATE
More Updates soon!
Laser Love,
Fee

MARC BOLAN's 30TH ANNIVERSARY
This is still very much a work in progress as Kev edits together the Video Footage while I sort and resize the photographs of the many events which happened over the 30th Anniversary Period between Friday 14th and Sunday the 16th September!
Click Here to go to the Main Marc Bolan 30th Anniversary Events Page where updates will continue to be listed over the next few days.

GERMAN NEWSPAPER FEATURE ON MARC'S ROCK SHRINE
This article was written by the German Journalist Barbara Mürdter who I and several Club Members had the pleasure of meeting last month.
Read the Article Here

CHECK OUT THIS FABULOUS BLOG ENTRY
We received the following Email:
"Hi there,
My partner and I came along to the tree today ( a two hundred mile trip), and it was very moving. I just wanted to say thank you for all the work TAG has done to preserve and improve the site - a really wonderful job.
I was so moved, that I added an article about my experience on my blog. You can see it here:-
http://piley.blogspot.com
I hope you like it.
All best wishes,
Ian Pile"
Many Tanx Ian. A lovely Piece with some FAB photos:-)

NEXT BATCH OF SINGLES
The Next 'batch' of vinyl singles (limited edition) to be reissued can be ordered from HMV www.hmv.co.uk

T-REX | A CELEBRATION OF MARC & MICKEY NEWS
We are endebted to Rob Benson & Paul Fenton for travelling all the way from Yorkshire at their own expense to make the Marc Bolan Celebration at Stonehenge the Success it was & we are very happy to let you know the following News & Info.

BAND SIGN NEW RECORDING AND LIVE CONCERT DEAL
The band are to release two new CD's in the U.S.A. & Canada. Both will be Marc Bolan's greatest hits CD'S. One recorded live in the UK and the other new from the studio. Release dates will be early in the new year and digital download will be available on most quality sites within the next few weeks. Worldwide live concert dates will follow.

FORTHCOMING GIG DATES - UK
October 12, 2007 - Oakwood House - Maidstone - Kent
October 27, 2007 - Penistone - Paramount Theatre
November 24, 2007 - Huntington WM Club - York
December 1, 2007 - Institute Hall - Glusburn - Nr Keighley - Yorkshire - Ticket Enquiries - Keighley 01535 630223
February 23, 2008 - Galtres Centre - Easingwold - York
February 24, 2008 - Town Hall - Masham
March 1, 2008 - Victorian Theatre Royal - Richmond - Yorks
July 12, 2008 - Margate Charity Event Information to follow
October 10, 2008 - Warners Bodelwyddan Castle

FORTHCOMING GIG DATES - GERMANY
October 5, 2007 - Wesel am Rhein
October 6, 2007 - Oberhausen
October 7, 2007 - Essen
November 9, 2007 - Bremerhaven
November 10, 2007 - Paaren/Glien
December 31, 2007 - To be confirmed
More Information: www.T-Rex.co.uk

OUR PHOTOS & VIDEOS
MAIN PAGE
2002 - 25th ANNIVERSARY GIG - with ROLAN BOLAN guesting to a crowd of over 2,000
2003 - MICKEY FINN'S MEMORIAL GIG *
2004 - PETERBOROUGH Photo Galleries & Videos
CLUB MEMBERS VIDEOS
* Apologies these are 'old-style' photo galleries

THAT'S IT FOR THIS UPDATE
Expect another update either tomorrow, or Thursday 20th September with more Photo Galleries, Videos including those from the Very Special Marc Bolan Celebration at Stonehenge, together with Newspaper Scans, and some more News, which I haven't had time to include yet!
Laser Love,
Fee

TODAY 12:00 noon 5:00 pm: We & a number of Club Members will be at The Tree & Club Member Billy will be joining us to play some T-Rex Tunes. Other musicians and All Fans are Welcome. See you there!

SUNDAY 16th SEPTEMBER, 2007: 11:30 to 5:00 pm: We & a number of Club Members will be at The Tree & Club Member Billy will be joining us to play some T-Rex Tunes. Other musicians and All Fans are Welcome.

MARC BOLAN & T. REX CELEBRATION
IN
BARCELONA,
SPAIN

You might have noticed the flyer on the front page.
This Fabulous Event is being organised by
Club Member Antonio.

For more info check out:

www.myspace.com/trexmaniaband

MARC IN THE MEDIA - COMING UP SOON
TELEVISION: FRIDAY 14th SEPTEMBER: BBC4
9pm, Marc Bolan: The Final Word
T.Rex in Concert (from Wembley 1972) www.bbc.co.uk/bbcfour
RADIO: FRIDAY 14th SEPTEMBER: BBC 6
10am to 1pm - Gideon Coe with Rolan performing some of Marc's songs
1pm to 4pm - Lunchtime show with Gloria Jones and Siouxsie Sioux
4pm to 7pm - Steve Lamacq with Steve Harley and archive gems www.bbc.co.uk/6music

MAKE SURE YOU BUY THE LONDON EVENING STANDARD THIS FRIDAY 14TH SEPEMBER
As the proverbial 'little bird' told me there will be a Marc Feature!

ITV 20TH CENTURY BOY DOCUMENTARY
Well this wasn't too bad, given that it was only 30 minutes less adverts long. Some nice unseen footage though, particularly Warlord of the Royal Crocodiles by Marc & Steve :-) And also nice for us to see Harry walking up the steps that TAG Built past the Bronze we installed and Rolan Unveiled in 2002 (even if ITV didn't get in touch as they should have to let us know about the filming!) Club Members can watch it on-line now (with the adverts edited out of course) by simply clicking Here.
This hasn't been listed on our Video Page but will be after we get back from London.

TAG SHOP & MEMBERSHIP APPLICATIONS/RENEWALS
Sorry - Due to all the activities related to Marc's 30th anniversary the 'tag shop' is currently closed. It will reopen when we get back to London on Tuesday 18th September Applications by those who apply to join the club/renew their membership will also be processed on the 18th September, 2007.We apologise in advance for the delay. As legal guardians of marc's rock shrine, now officially recognised by the english tourist board as a sight of rock 'n' roll importance, we have a duty to be there early to make sure the site is looking its best beforehand and indeed to make sure it still looks its best after all the visitors have gone home.

MARC ON THE COVER OF RECORD COLLECTOR + TWO ARTICLES INSIDE
Yes it's True. There is a lovely Keith Morris Photo of Marc on the Cover. The first of the two articles entitled 'Memories of Marc' (pages 68 - 79) features in interview with Harry Feld on page 73 with two photographs supplied to Record Collector by TAG :-) They are:
1) Harry at the Born to Boogie VIP Premier after-screening Party
2) Rolan & Harry at Marc's Rock Shrine just moments after Rolan has unveiled our Bronze of his dad
The second article (pages 81 - 84) covers acetates of Marc's work.

MARC IN THE MEDIA
There have been lots of 'Marc Features' in various Newspapers & magazines. The best for us was the coverage in the current issue of the Radio Times with a terrific photo of Rolan Sitting next to the Bronze Bust with the Tree in the background on Page 26! Scans of these will be added to the Club Site after the anniversary Period :-) The Scan of Page 26 of the Radio Times will be available on the Free Site too as we're so chuffed to see our work recognised by Auntie Beeb :-) Tanx to Spike for collecting the 'News' posts from the forums and sending them to me even though I haven't had time to add most of them!

SHEPHERD'S BUSH EMPIRE GIG
Please don't Email us for tickets. Go to their site to buy online: www.shepherds-bush-empire.co.uk Rather strangely yesterday they only had 'Level 3' tickets, but as I write they are once again listing 'Stalls - Standing' tickets which I know will annoy those people who wanted 'Stalls - Standing' last week and were 'forced' to buy 'Level 3' tickets after being told they were the only ones left! If you are affected perhaps you should phone the Shepherd's Bush Empire up and see if you can switch ticket types!

NOTICE: RULES & RESTRICTIONS BY SHEPHERD'S BUSH EMPIRE - YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!
"NOTICE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
As a consequence of the ongoing terrorist threat to the UK mainland the Academy Music Group is requesting that all customers where possible do not bring bags etc to the venue. If you must bring such items we will insist that they are searched and subsequently deposited in our cloakroom. Furthermore in order to avoid any disruption to your evening's entertainment could all customers please ensure that they do not leave any items unattended. We are sure your appreciate the reasoning behind this policy and we look forward and appreciate your cooperation."
Taken from their web site.

GOLDERS GREEN LONDON 'BOP' - DISAPPOINTMENT
Please don't Email us for tickets. We are nothing to do with the organisation of this event. Go to the fan club site for info. We have been notified that the 'Bop' venue has been changed from the 113 Club back to the Club Extreme, especially given this review of the 'Bop' at the Club Extreme last year:-
"we received quite a few complaints over the site of the London Bop (nothing to do with organizers) But sadly it appears Klub Extreme has changed hands and is close to a DUMP now. Toilets the patrons wouldn't/'couldn't use, beer/soda soaked floors quite a few people left there and met up in another Pub - lets Hope next years BIG anniversary will be moved to a Club befitting Marc Bolan and his Fans!!"
But those of us with Tickets will be arriving hoping conditions have improved although the Club Extreme is scheduled to be demolished and indeed had the demolition work gone ahead on time would already have gone as I write this!

FIVE DAY WEATHER FORECAST FOR LONDON
It looks like we're in for good weather right through until Sunday Night :-) For Details Check out the BBC Weather Web Site

THAT'S IT FOR NOW
That's all the Updates I have time to include this week.
REMEMBER: FOR THE LATEST MARC BOLAN & T-REX NEWS CHECK THE FORUMS REGULARLY
Laser Love,
Fee

CORRECTION
It was brought to my attention that although we advertised our London Boy Guide Book last week (see betails below) I forgot to add the 'Buy It Now' buttons. Sorry about that. This has now been corrected!

LONDON BOY 28 PAGE GLOSS GUIDE BOOK
This Professionally Printed A5 Sized Guide is a 'Must Have' if you're visiting London this September, or at any time!
Completed in August 2007 with New Research this 24 page (not including the glossy card cover) Essential Guide including information on over Forty Bolan Sights. There are details of each site, plus not only the nearest Tube Station, but also which line its on, the colour of the line & if it is a branch line (the District Line for example) which branch the station is on. In addition, the Postcode is also included so you can enter it into www.multimap.com, or Google Maps to print out larger maps at different scales. For quality all pages are Gloss & The Cover is Gloss Card. It is NOT a 'Photocopy-Job' as this would not have produced the Quality we were looking for even if it would have knocked a few pence off the Retail Price, which I think you'll agree is well worth it!
Price: £3.00 P&P For Information & to Order Click Here

SENDING PAYMENTS TO TAG
Several people have recently had problems sending us money either for orders or to Join the Club. If you have any problems simply log on to www.paypal.com and use the 'Send Money' option to pay us via TAG@Marc-Bolan.net. Please tell us what the payment is for in the 'Message' Box.

30th ANNIVERSARY T-SHIRT

Our New Fruits of the Loom heavy weight T-Shirt is White with Navy Print.

These T-Shirts have been produced as a Limited One-Off Run (while stocks last).

They are Available to Order now:- for £8.00

Click Here for Info

STUNNING THREE POSTER SET
on 150g Gloss Art Paper

Full Colour Large Poster: Size: 700 mm x 1000 mm (That's 3 feet 3.5 inches High in 'Real Measurements')
+ Two A3 Black & White Posters.

An A4 Sheet of paper is shown (left) to scale!

Price for All Three Posters is just £6.00 + P&P

For Information & to Order Click Here

We were completely knocked out when Club Member Spike offered the use of this Wonderful Photo of Marc for use by TAG for a Full Colour 30th Anniversary Poster :-) The poster has been produced from Spike's own 10" x 8" Colour Negative of this Photograph, previously used by the now-defunct 1970's US Magazine '16'. Many Tanx Spike

KEITH MORRIS MARC BOLAN PHOTO EXHIBITION
SOULS WE MISS: Marc Bolan 14 September 2007 - 31 October 2007
Opening Hours: Tuesday – Friday 10am – 6pm & Saturday 11am - 6pm
Redferns Music Picture Gallery: 3 Bramley Road, London W10 6SZ, + 44 20 7792 9914 Full Details Here

SEPTEMBER RECORD COLLECTOR: OUT ON THE 30TH AUGUST
There will be an article about Marc in this issue entitled, Marc Bolan by those who knew him. We heard from the people writing this piece and it promises to be an interesting read. Those interviewed include Harr Feld.

RE-RELEASE OF SIX T-REX SINGLES
As an update to our 'News' on Sunday 29th July there will now be a total of Six Releases as follows:
27 August 2007 - Ride A White Swan (b-sides: Is It Love, Summertime Blues)
3 September 2007 - Hot Love (b-sides King of the Mountain Cometh, Woodland Rock)
10 September 2007 - Get It On (b-side There Was A Time/Raw Ramp)
17 September 2007 - Metal Guru (b-side: The Slider [acoustic demo])
24 September 2007 - Children Of The Revolution (b-side: The Leopards [electric demo])
1 October 2007 - 20th Century Boy (b-side: Teenager in Love [Marc & Gloria acoustic duet])
Packaging will be in the style of the T.Rex Wax Co singles of the 1970s, available on vinyl and download. Tanx to Club Member Delf

ALBUM RELEASES & RE-RELEASES
There are a whole load of re-releases planned for anyone who missed them the first time around:
Demon are to re release Wizard a True Star Box Set on 1/10/07. It will be retitled Interstellar Soul. The track listing is the same as 1997. Tanx to Club Member Michael Trottier for the info :-)
Meanwhile 'Easy Action' have several releases - much previously available on bootlegs:
Electric Boogie plus Weeley Festival BOX SET: Five CD's & a DVD. 'Easy Action' previously released Total T-Rex BOX SET & Tyrannosaurus Rex: A Whole Zinc of Finches BOX SET

ITV 30 MINUTE MARC BOLAN PROGRAMME
This wll be broadcast on Saturday 8th September. Harry Feld phone me yesterday and we had a nice chat. He told me that the TV company had filmed him at The Tree. Needless to say once again the TV company didn't get in touch with us to let us know they were using the site for their own commercial gain, even though we spent a great deal of our time free-of-charge keeping the site looking nice enough for them to want to film there! And of course as they didn't get in touch this means that they didn't offer TAG a donation towards the upkeep of the site even though money as well as time is spent on the site :-(

GERMAN MEDIA COVERAGE OF MARC THIS ANNIVERSARY
Club Member Spike and I were interviewed yesterday by a German reporter (a lovely lady by the name of Barbara) who is doing a piece for German Radio (the equvilant to the BBC) and as a 'freelance' journalist had also just received the news that she has been commissioned to write a pice for one of the National German Newspapers. I'll post full details of the broadcast date for the Radio Feature and the Newspaper publication date as soon as they are confirmed. Barbara also took some photos including ones of myself, Spike, and fellow TAG Club Members Ruth and Carmen (who had been in the country literally a couple of hours having just arrived in England fro San Francisco ready for all the 30th anniversary events). No idea which one will be used for the paper though I'm looking forward to getting copies of all them them soon :-) As always happens when we're at the Tree other Bolan fans arrived to visit so Barbara was able to interview them too. Naturally I gave Barbara a copy of theEnglish Tourist Board guide England Rocks featuring Marc's Rock Shrine (listing #32) :-)

Get it on with 6 Music's Marc Bolan Day Friday 14th September
As part of "Get it on with Marc Bolan Day" 6 Music will be broadcasting some exclusive super 8 film footage of Marc performing a Radio Hallam session from the early 70s. This never seen before footage will only be available Online on the BBC 6 Music website www.bbc.co.uk/6music
The footage features some Bolan mania with Marc performing the session up on the roof of a pub building. Marc and his girlfriend Gloria Jones can be seen throwing out T shirts to fans including school children before the arrival of the police.
Across the day on BBC 6 Music you will hear some rare Marc Bolan gems from the BBC archives including Marc reading some of his own poetry on the late John Peel' Radio show from June 1969
There will also be some personal anecdotes and accounts from Alan Edwards Bolan's publicist from the 70s who now works for David bowie, and Martin Nelson Bolan's former Radio plugger
Marc's son Rolan Bolan will join Gideon Coe www.bbc.co.uk/6music/shows/gideon_coe to give a rare performance of some of his dad's famous songs live in the studio.
Gloria Jones: The Lunchtime show www.bbc.co.uk/6music/shows/nemone/ will be joined for a rare interview by Gloria Jones, Marc's girlfriend and mother of his son Rolan.
Documentaries : 6 Music will be running Bolan at the Beeb in the 9.30pm slot on 12 and 13 Sept and the Marc Bolan documentary "20th Century Boy" in the 3am doc slot on 14th.

STOP PRESS :: MARC GOES GLOSSY ::
GET THE GUARDIAN NEWSPAPER TODAY
We are so very pleased to tell you that in The Guardian (Quality) UK Newspaper's GlossyWeekend Magazine has a Terrific Feature entitled "Making Tracks". The introduction reads:
"The beat goes on An alley in Brighton, a tree in Barnes, a phone booth in central London... Andrew Smith visits the great rock shrines"
As you can see from the introduction, Marc's Tree & of course Marc himself are featured with a lovely photo of 'The Tree' & also a small one of Marc in the pink top on a skateboard.
IF YOU'RE IN THE UK RUSH DOWN TO YOUR NEWSAGENT'S AND GRAB YOUR OWN COPY
You can also read the article online on The Guardian's Own Web Site (opens in a new window), although the 'intro text' on the online version is slightly different to the printed magazine and sadly does not contain any photographs. Many Tanx to Club Member John Wass for the link :-)
For Club Members scans of the article will be added to the Club Archives ASAP :-)

SECOND MARC FEATURE IN THE GUARDIAN SINCE FEBRUARY
As many will remember in February Marc's Tree & Marc himself featured in the Guardian (Quality) UK Newspaper, in the 'Travel' Section as part of the article about the English Tourist Board's New Rock 'n' Roll Guide England Rocks.
Click Here to Read the Article (Scan available in the Club Site)
The 'Travel' Section is printed on orginary newspaper, so it is wonderful to have been able to contribute to 'Move Marc Up a Notch' to the the Guardian's Weekend Glossy Magazine, especially as Marc's 30th Anniversary is now just over a month away! Laser Love, Fee