This Quad‑City Times report from August 1973 covers a major outdoor concert at the Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds in Davenport, Iowa, featuring Three Dog Night and T. Rex. The event drew an estimated 12,000 fans and became one of the largest rock gatherings in the region that year. Publication: Quad‑City Times / Times‑Democrat Date: August 21 1973 Country: United States Written by Linda Anderson and Ron Haines, the article describes how fans began arriving as early as 4:30 

This Lincoln Journal Star concert review from August 1973 covers a performance at Pershing Auditorium featuring Three Dog Night and T. Rex. Written by Holly Spence, the piece praises the headliners’ crowd‑pleasing set while offering a critical take on Marc Bolan’s flamboyant style and stage presence. Publication: Lincoln Journal Star Date: August 20 1973 Country: United States The article describes a packed Pershing Auditorium, with nearly 10,000 fans cheering for Three Dog

This Lincoln Star concert preview from August 19 1973 announces a joint performance by Three Dog Night and T. Rex at Pershing Auditorium. The article highlights Three Dog Night’s chart success with Shambala and introduces Marc Bolan’s British group T. Rex to local readers, describing Bolan as a “combination of stupefying voice and peacockery.” Publication: The Lincoln Star Date: 19 August 1973 Country: United States The preview promotes the evening’s concert, noting that Th

This Everett Herald concert review from August 1973 captures T. Rex’s Seattle performance in vivid, critical detail. Written by Alva C. Roberts, it describes Marc Bolan’s glittering stage presence, deafening sound levels, and the chaotic energy that defined the band’s U.S. tour. Publication: Everett Herald Date: August 17 1973 Country: United States Under the headline “Treble‑Trouble Speakers Rocket T. Rex  Audience to Threshold of Pain,” Roberts recounts the spectacle of B

This Journal review from August 1973 recounts a lively concert at Dillon Stadium featuring T. Rex and Three Dog Night. Written in a conversational tone, the piece captures the audience’s anticipation and excitement as Marc Bolan’s glam‑rock spectacle unfolded before the headliners took the stage. Publication: The Journal (Meriden,  Connecticut) Date: August 13 1973 Country: United States Under the heading “Big Daddy Reviews – Rock Concert – Three Dog Night at Dillon Stadium,”

This Brainerd Dispatch Q&A column from September 19 1972 answers a reader’s question about the origin of the band name T. Rex, offering a mix of factual background and colorful commentary on Marc Bolan’s persona and fame. Publication: The Brainerd Dispatch / The Brainerd Daily Dispatch Date: September 19 1972 Country: United States Responding to a query from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the column explains that T. Rex began as Tyrannosaurus Rex in the late 1960s before electrifyin

This Atlanta Constitution article from September 17 1972 previews upcoming concerts in Atlanta, highlighting T. Rex’s first engagement in the city alongside the Chi‑Lites. The piece introduces Marc Bolan’s band to local readers as a rising British rock phenomenon poised to captivate American audiences. Publication: The Atlanta Constitution Date: September 17 1972 Country: United States Written by Scott Cain, the article announces T. Rex’s headline performance at the Municipal

This Melody Maker full‑page advertisement from September 16 1972 announces the release of T. Rex’s new maxi‑single “Children of the Revolution.” The striking design features Marc Bolan in full glam‑rock glory, captured mid‑performance with his guitar, accompanied by bold red and black typography quoting the song’s opening lyrics. The advertisement promotes the single’s release on EMI (MARC 2), highlighting Bolan’s charismatic image and the rebellious spirit of the track. The

This Boston Globe concert review from September 13 1972 captures T. Rex’s explosive performance at the Aquarius Theater in Boston. Written by Ray Murphy, the article describes Marc Bolan’s flamboyant stage presence and the band’s thunderous sound that nearly “blew down the walls” of the venue. Publication: The Boston Globe Date: September 13 1972 Country: United States The review portrays Bolan as both poet and showman, blending theatrical flair with raw rock intensity. Onsta

This Daily News article from September 1972 announces the reopening of New York’s Academy of Music as a major concert venue, with T. Rex headlining the inaugural show on September 14 alongside Argent and the Doobie Brothers. The piece highlights the revival of the city’s live‑music scene following the closure of the Fillmore East. Publication: Daily News Date: September 5 1972 Country: United States The article explains that since the Fillmore East closed, New York’s pop‑mu