Marc Bolan: The Man Behind Tyrannosaurus Rex
Chris Welch, Melody Maker, 25 May 1968
AGE AND world wearyness are the enemies of pop. Marc Bolan has youth and enthusiasm. His are the qualities which must be the saviours of a music scene going through a distinct creative depression.
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