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This Sunday Oregonian concert review contrasts a disappointing T. Rex performance with what the reviewer considered a triumphant headline appearance by Blue Öyster Cult. While acknowledging Marc Bolan's celebrity status and stage presence, the article portrays T. Rex as struggling to generate excitement during a Portland concert appearance. This Sunday Oregonian concert review contrasts a disappointing T. Rex performance with what the reviewer considered a triumphant headline

A concert review of Blue Öyster Cult's Long Beach Arena appearance unexpectedly became a report on T. Rex's non‑appearance, revealing that Marc Bolan was suffering from bronchitis and that the scheduled Long Beach concert date would be made up at a later time. Publication: The Daily Breeze Publication Date: October 15, 1974 Event Date: October 12, 1974 Country: USA Written by Joseph Bensoua, this review covers the October 12, 1974 concert at Long Beach Arena, where Blue Öyste

A full concert advertisement promoting the forthcoming Blue Öyster Cult and T. Rex appearance at Long Beach Arena, published three weeks before the event. The advert confirms T. Rex as the special guest attraction for what would become one of the most discussed dates of the band's troubled October 1974 American tour. Publication: The Los Angeles Times Publication Date: September 22, 1974 Event Date: October 12, 1974 Country: USA This large display advertisement announces a co

A venue advertisement published in Long Beach's Independent newspaper promoting an upcoming concert appearance by T. Rex and Blue Öyster Cult at the Long Beach Auditorium Arena. Appearing within the publication's "What's Happening Now" entertainment listings, the advert highlighted one of the earliest dates of T. Rex's October 1974 North American tour. PUBLICATION: Independent DATE: October 4, 1974 COUNTRY: USA EVENT DATE: October 12, 1974 Published in the October 4, 1974 edi

Marc Bolan discusses T. Rex's struggle for success in America, despite major popularity in Britain, and reflects on changing musical styles, touring, and the future direction of the band.. Publication: The Daily Breeze Date: Friday, October 11, 1974 Country: USA This feature, written and photographed by Joseph Bensoua, finds Marc Bolan in Los Angeles on the eve of a major American tour. Speaking from the Beverly‑Wilshire Hotel, Bolan expresses frustration that T. Rex had not

A striking colour photo feature presents Marc Bolan during T. Rex’s 1974 American touring period, capturing the singer in a contemplative portrait session that contrasts with the flamboyant glam‑rock image that had made him one of Britain's biggest stars. Publication: Pink Magazine Publication Date: October 5, 1974 Event Date: October 1974 Country: United Kingdom This feature centres on a full‑page colour photographic portrait of Marc Bolan spread across a double‑page layout.

A newspaper concert advertisement promoting T. Rex and Blue Öyster Cult's forthcoming appearance at Victoria Memorial Arena in British Columbia during T. Rex's October 1974 North American tour. Published more than two weeks before the event, the advert provided ticket details and highlighted the band's arrival from England. PUBLICATION: Times Colonist DATE: October 4, 1974 COUNTRY: Canada EVENT DATE: October 20, 1974 Published in the October 4, 1974 edition of the Times Colon

A newspaper feature announcing T. Rex's forthcoming Fresno appearance during the band's October 1974 North American tour, with Blue Öyster Cult sharing the bill at Warner's Theatre. Accompanied by a promotional photograph of Marc Bolan, the article introduced Fresno readers to the British group ahead of the concert. Publication: The Fresno Bee Date: October 4, 1974 Country: USAE vent Date: October 11, 1974 Published one week before the scheduled performance, this Fresno Bee f

This short Bravo news item reports on T. Rex's plans for a major American tour. The brief update informs readers that Marc Bolan and the group were preparing for an extensive series of United States dates as part of continuing efforts to strengthen their position in the American market. Publication: Bravo Date: October 3, 1974 Country: Germany Appearing in the magazine's "Pop-Telegramme" news section, the item reports that T. Rex intended to begin a major American tour at the

This Circus feature finds Marc Bolan discussing the future of T. Rex, the break-up with EMI, his friendship with David Bowie and the recording of the new album Light Of Love. Speaking candidly about his career and ambitions in America, Bolan reflects on past successes while expressing confidence in the next phase of T. Rex. Publication: Circus Date: October 1, 1974 Country: United States The interview focuses on Marc Bolan's efforts to rebuild T. Rex's presence in America thr