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

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

Light Of Love was released in the United States by Casablanca Records on August 9, 1974. Issued exclusively for the North American market, the album combined previously released material with newer recordings that would later appear in the United Kingdom on Bolan's Zip Gun. The release was intended to support Marc Bolan's renewed efforts to establish T. Rex in the American market following the group's success in the United Kingdom and Europe. The album became one of the most

The July 27, 1974 edition of the Evening Despatch reviews Marc Bolan’s The Beginning of Doves, looking back at the early Tyrannosaurus Rex period. Publication: Evening Despatch Date: July 27, 1974 Country: United Kingdom The review notes that the album brings back happy memories of the days when Tyrannosaurus Rex were a small cult band. It praises Marc’s trembling, almost unintelligible vocals backed by acoustic guitar and Steve Peregrine Took on percussion and flutes. The ly

Full-page promotional advertisement for the album The Beginning of Doves, a collection of Marc Bolan’s early pre-T. Rex material PUBLICATION: Date: June 22, 1974 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Full-Page Advertisement (Page 26) Title: Marc Bolan – The Beginning of Doves THE STORY The striking ad features a large portrait of a young Marc Bolan and promotes the first official release of his formative early recordings. It highlights tracks from his Tyrannosaurus Rex era

Track Records released the quirky “Jasper C. Debussy” as a maxi single . This special 7" featured three tracks and came in multiple striking sleeve variants, marking one of his final releases under the Marc Bolan name during the T. Rex era, originall planed for release in 1972, but withdrawn due to a court injunction by Marc Bolan. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Marc Bolan Label: Track Date: June 21, 1974 Catalogue: 2094 013 Format: 7" Maxi Single Country: United Kingdom Genre: Glam