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Marc Bolan & Gloria Jones (June 19, 1976) Ninian Park Concert Review – South Wales Argus
The June 26, 1976 edition of the South Wales Argus reviews the rain-soaked West Coast Rock Show at Cardiff’s Ninian Park, featuring Marc Bolan, Gloria Jones, and other acts. Publication: South Wales Argus Date: June 26, 1976 Country: United Kingdom Location: Newport / Cardiff Section: Pop Shop THE STORY The article describes the challenging weather conditions during the open-air concert and highlights performances by Marc Bolan (with Gloria Jones), The Pretty Things, Sutherla

1976
Jun 18, 19761 min read


T. Rex (October 21, 1974) – Pacific Coliseum Concert Review - The Vancouver Sun (October 22, 1974)
This sharply critical Vancouver Sun review covers T. Rex at Vancouver's Pacific Coliseum during the group's 1974 North American tour. Writer Don Stanley combines a retrospective look at Marc Bolan's rise from Mark Feld to international stardom with an unsparing assessment of the concert itself, describing a difficult audience response, compromised sound and a performance that failed to recreate the excitement associated with T. Rex's earlier success. Publication: The Vancouve

1974
Oct 20, 19744 min read


T. Rex (October 18, 1974) – Portland Concert Review - The Sunday Oregonian (October 20, 1974)
This Sunday Oregonian concert review covers a sold-out appearance by T. Rex at Portland's Paramount Northwest. While the reviewer was critical of Marc Bolan's performance and felt the band's theatrics failed to generate excitement, the article nevertheless documents an important stop on T. Rex's 1974 American tour and provides a contemporary account of the group's elaborate stage presentation. This Sunday Oregonian concert review documents T. Rex's appearance at Portland's Pa

1974
Oct 19, 19743 min read


T. Rex (August 25, 1973) “Los Angeles” Concert Review – Melody Maker.
The August 25, 1973 edition of Melody Maker features a detailed and somewhat critical review of T. Rex’s concert at the Santa Monica Civic in Los Angeles, highlighting the contrast between their massive UK success and a more subdued American reception. Publication: Melody Maker Date: August 25, 1973 Country: United Kingdom Location: London Section: Concert Review THE STORY The review describes the atmosphere at the Santa Monica Civic, noting the audience’s polite but not over

1973
Aug 24, 19732 min read


T. Rex (March 11, 1973) “Konzert in Essen: Götterdämmerung” Concert Review – BRAVO Magazine
A rare moment of vulnerability in Bolan’s touring history — a night where technical chaos overshadowed the glitter, only for him to reclaim his brilliance days later on national television.

1973
Mar 11, 19732 min read


T. Rex (August 22, 1971) – Trentham Gardens Concert Review - Evening Sentinel (August 23, 1971)
This enthusiastic Evening Sentinel review captures T. Rex at the height of their breakthrough year. Reporting on a packed appearance at Trentham Gardens, the newspaper describes 2,500 fans rising to their feet as Marc Bolan and Mickey Finn delivered a performance featuring recent hits, previews from the forthcoming Electric Warrior album and a demonstration of why T. Rex had become one of Britain's biggest attractions. Publication: Evening Sentinel Date: August 23, 1971 Conce

1971
Aug 21, 19713 min read


T. Rex (August 22, 1971) – Trentham Gardens Concert Review - Evening Sentinel (August 23, 1971)
This enthusiastic Evening Sentinel review captures T. Rex at the height of their 1971 breakthrough. Reporting on a packed performance at Trentham Gardens, the article describes 2,500 fans leaping to their feet as Marc Bolan and Mickey Finn delivered a set featuring recent hits, previews of material from Electric Warrior and a defence of the group's increasingly successful electric direction. Publication: Evening Sentinel Date: August 23, 1971 Concert Date: August 22, 1971 Cou

1971
Aug 21, 19713 min read


Tyrannosaurus Rex (June 4, 1968) “Out-of-Touch Folk in the Random Idiom” Royal Festival Hall (June 3, 1968) Review – The Daily Telegraph
The June 4, 1968 edition of The Daily Telegraph reviews a Tyrannosaurus Rex performance at the Royal Festival Hall, offering a critical take on their folk style and experimental approach. Publication: The Daily Telegraph Date: June 4, 1968 Country: United Kingdom Location: London Section: Music Review THE STORY The review discusses Marc Bolan and Steve Peregrin Took’s acoustic set, describing their songs as “random” and questioning their connection to traditional folk. It con

Tyrannosaurus Rex
Jun 3, 19681 min read
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