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

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 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

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

This Jersey Journal article, published on Friday, July 19, 1974, profiles Marc Bolan, lead singer of T. Rex, and his wife June Bolan, offering an intimate look at their marriage and daily life. Written by Peter Jones, it forms the final installment of a multi‑part series on celebrity relationships. Publication: The Jersey Journal (New Jersey, USA) Date: July 19 1974 Country: United States Section / Pages: Page 15 / Feature Series Title: Mrs. Marc Bolan – A Rock to Which Husba