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

Recorded at Long Beach Arena during T. Rex's October 1974 American tour, this Don Kirshner's Rock Concert appearance captured Marc Bolan and T. Rex at a crucial moment in their campaign to establish a stronger foothold in the United States. The performance took place just days before newspaper coverage in California highlighted both the band's enormous British success and their continuing struggle for American recognition. Publication: Don Kirshner's Rock Concert Date: Octobe

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 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

Released in October 1974 on Casablanca Records as catalogue number NB 810, Precious Star was issued in the United States as a promotional single to support the recently released American album Light Of Love. Unlike a standard commercial release, the promotional edition featured the same song on both sides of the record, with one side presented in mono and the other in stereo. Both sides were identified as "A" sides and carried "Promotion Not For Sale" designation. The single

This full-page Casablanca Records advertisement announces T. Rex's return to the American market with the release of the band's first album for the label. Built around imagery of Marc Bolan in concert, the advert presents Light Of Love as a revitalised new chapter for T. Rex and promotes both the album and the group's American touring activities. Publication: Billboard Date: September 28, 1974 Country: United States The advertisement is headed "On Their First Casablanca Album

This Bridgeton Evening News clipping from September 18 1974 offers a brief but scathing review of T. Rex’s single “Light of Love” (Casablanca NB‑9006), dismissing Marc Bolan’s latest effort as uninspired and predicting it might be his last worthwhile release. Publication: The News of Cumberland  County / Bridgeton Evening News Date: September 18 1974 Country: United States The review tersely critiques “Light of Love” as “another exercise in boredom from would‑be international

This short Bolton Evening News item from September 5 1974 notes the release of a Marc Bolan maxi‑single featuring three early tracks — Hippy Gumbo, Jasper C. Debussy, and The Perfumed Garden. The piece highlights the nostalgic appeal of Bolan’s pre‑T. Rex material, offering all three songs together for 50 pence. Publication: The Bolton News  Evening News Date: September 5, 1974 Country: United Kingdom The brief column celebrates Bolan’s return to his roots with a reissue of