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1973: Tanx & Beyond
973 saw Marc Bolan and T. Rex navigating the post-peak years of T. Rextasy. Following the massive success of 1972, the band released the album Tanx and continued scoring hits with singles like “Solid Gold Easy Action” and “The Groover”. This year captured the transition from pure glam euphoria to a more mature, soul-influenced rock direction. Bolan experimented with funk and American R&B sounds while maintaining his core fanbase. This section explores the music, the tours, the changing band line
T. Rex (August 13 1973) – “Three Dog Night at Dillon Stadium” Concert Review – The Journal
This Journal review from August 1973 recounts a lively concert at Dillon Stadium featuring T. Rex and Three Dog Night. Written in a conversational tone, the piece captures the audience’s anticipation and excitement as Marc Bolan’s glam‑rock spectacle unfolded before the headliners took the stage. Publication: The Journal (Meriden, Connecticut) Date: August 13 1973 Country: United States Under the heading “Big Daddy Reviews – Rock Concert – Three Dog Night at Dillon Stadium,”
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Big Carrot (August 10, 1973) “Blackjack” / “Squint Eye Mangle” – Single 7" UK
A groovy, semi-instrumental glam-rock excursion, “Blackjack” was released under the name Big Carrot — in reality Marc Bolan’s T. Rex backing band — and stands as a fascinating side project from the peak of T.Rextasy. Cover art taken from the UK release of T. Rex's "The 7" Singles Box Set," produced by Edsel and released on March 16, 2015. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Big Carrot Label: EMI / T. Rex Wax Co. Date: August 10, 1973 Catalogue: EMI 2042 F ormat: 7" Vinyl Single Country:
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T. Rex (August 5, 1973) “Zuwachs für T. Rex” Pop Magazine
The August 5, 1973 edition of the German pop magazine announces a new addition to T. Rex with the arrival of guitarist Jack Green, alongside details of upcoming tour plans with Three Dog Night. Publication: Pop Magazine (German pop weekly) Date: August 5, 1973 Country: Germany Location: Germany Section: Band News / Feature THE STORY T he article reports that after some line-up changes, T. Rex has welcomed new guitarist Jack Green (formerly of Trapeze). It mentions the band’s
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T. Rex (August 4, 1973) – Concert Listing – The Daily Herald
The 4 August 1973 edition of The Daily Herald lists an upcoming T. Rex concert under its “Concerts” section. Publication: The Daily Herald Date: August 4, 1973 Country: United States Under the heading “KING CO. — COMING,” the notice announces T. Rex — Rockster; 9 p.m. Aug. 15, Paramount Northwest Theater, Seattle (901 Pine St.); Concerts West booking; adm. $4 adv., $5 day of show. CONTEXT AND NOTES The short entry forms part of a local entertainment listings column promoting
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T. Rex (August 4, 1973) – Concert Advertisement with Three Dog Night – The Ithaca Journal
The 4 August 1973 edition of The Ithaca Journal carries an advertisement for a joint concert by Three Dog Night and T. Rex. Publication: The Ithaca Journal Date: August 4, 1973 Country: United States The boxed advertisement announces Three Dog Night and T. Rex at the Broome County Arena, Binghamton, New York, on August 23 at 8 P.M. Ticket prices are listed as $6 advance and $7 day of show. Tickets are available at the Broome County Arena Box Office only and go on sale Monday,
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T. Rex (August 4, 1973) – Paramount Theater Concert Schedule Notice – The Capital Journal
The 4 August 1973 edition of The Capital Journal includes a short notice listing T. Rex among the August concerts at the Paramount Theater in Portland. Publication: The Capital Journal Date: August 4, 1973 Country: United States The paragraph states that August’s concert schedule at the Paramount Theater in Portland opens tonight with Billy Preston. The Canadian rock group “The Guess Who” will appear Tuesday, with “T. Rex,” a highly-electric English band, slated for August 14
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T. Rex / Marc Bolan (August 3, 1973) – “Three Dog Night keeps crowd musically high” Concert Review – The Baltimore Sun
The August 6 1973 edition of The Baltimore Sun reviews the previous Friday’s August 3, 1973 Civic Center concert, noting the supporting appearance by Marc Bolan and T-Rex. Publication: The Baltimore Sun Date: August 6, 1973 Country: United States The review opens by describing the audience as primed by the “gynandrous ‘glam rock’ of Marc Bolan and T-Rex.” It characterises Bolan’s act as bizarre yet original, with prancing drawn from Mick Jagger and Chuck Berry, singing that
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T. Rex (August 2, 1973) – Concert Cancellation Apology – The Miami Herald
The 2 August 1973 edition of The Miami Herald carries a full advertisement from Three Dog Night, T. Rex and Concerts West apologising for the cancellation of their Hollywood Sportatorium show. Publication: The Miami Herald Date: August 2, 1973 Country: United States The notice, addressed to concert fans of South Florida, expresses sadness and apologies for being unable to perform on Friday evening, July 27, at the Hollywood Sportatorium. The cancellation is attributed to a h
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T. Rex / Marc Bolan (August 2, 1973) – “British Star Sure Of Success” Concert Feature – The Mobile Press
The 2 August 1973 edition of The Mobile Press features a report on Marc Bolan’s appearance in Mobile under the headlines “Bolan Finds Southern Response To T-Rex Wonderful” and “British Star Sure Of Success.” Publication: The Mobile Press Date: August 2, 1973 Country: United States The article describes Marc Bolan strutting onstage “like a butterfly in hobnail boots” at the Mobile Municipal Auditorium the previous night, supporting Three Dog Night. Bolan is portrayed as confid
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