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1973: Beyond The Revolution
Explore the eventful year of 1973, as Marc Bolan and T. Rex moved beyond the peak of T. Rextasy and continued to evolve creatively. Featuring hit records, major tours, television appearances, magazine features, rare photographs, and archive discoveries, this category documents a period of artistic ambition and transition. As musical tastes began to change, Marc remained firmly in the spotlight, determined to expand his horizons while maintaining his place among Britain's most influential and rec
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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Aug 4, 19732 min read
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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Aug 3, 19731 min read
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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Aug 3, 19731 min read
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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Aug 3, 19731 min read
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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Aug 2, 19732 min read
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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Aug 1, 19732 min read
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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Aug 1, 19731 min read
T. Rex / Marc Bolan (August 1, 1973) – “Super star performs tonight” Concert Notice – The Mississippi Press
The 1 August 1973 edition of The Mississippi Press announces T. Rex’s guest appearance with Three Dog Night in Mobile under the headline “Super star performs tonight.” Publication: The Mississippi Press Date: August 1, 1973 Country: United States The short notice states that Marc Bolan, described as the biggest rock star in the world outside the United States, will lead T-Rex in their guest appearance with Three Dog Night in Mobile that night. The concert begins at 8 in the M
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Jul 31, 19731 min read
T. Rex / Marc Bolan (July 31, 1973) – “Three Dog Night Concert" – The Mobile Press
The July 31, 1973 edition of The Mobile Press announces that Three Dog Night will perform the following evening at the Municipal Auditorium, with T-Rex led by Marc Bolan as the supporting act. Publication: The Mobile Press Date: July 31, 1973 Country: United States The short news item states that popular rock group Three Dog Night will be back in Mobile the next day for an 8 p.m. concert at the Municipal Auditorium. Appearing with the group will be T-Rex, led by British pop s
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Jul 30, 19731 min read
T. Rex / Marc Bolan (July 31, 1973) – “Three Dog Night To Appear" – The Mobile Register
The July 31, 1973 edition of The Mobile Register announces that Three Dog Night will appear in concert the following Wednesday at the Municipal Auditorium, with T-Rex starring Marc Bolan as the supporting act. Publication: The Mobile Register Date: July 31, 1973 Country: United States The article states that Three Dog Night will return to Mobile for an 8 p.m. concert at the Municipal Auditorium. Appearing with the group will be T-Rex, a headline act in its own right starring
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Jul 30, 19731 min read
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