A blunt and highly critical live review of T. Rex and Blue Öyster Cult's Calgary appearance at the Stampede Corral, with writer Eugene Chadbourne delivering a controversial assessment of both performances while focusing considerable attention on Marc Bolan's stage presentation and the audience's reaction. Publication: Calgary Herald Date: October 24, 1974 Country: Canada Event Date: October 23, 1974 Published the day after the concert, this Calgary Herald review examined the

A newspaper advertisement promoting T. Rex and Blue Öyster Cult's forthcoming British Columbia appearances during T. Rex's October 1974 North American tour. Published by Accident Productions, the advert promoted both the Vancouver and Victoria concerts while emphasising the growing anticipation surrounding the band's Canadian dates. PUBLICATION: The Vancouver Sun DATE: October 5, 1974 COUNTRY: Canada EVENT DATE: October 21, 1974 Published in The Vancouver Sun on October 5, 19

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

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

A live concert review covering a performance by T. Rex and Blue Öyster Cult at Portland's Paramount Theatre. Written by staff writer Steve Cahill, the article compared the two bands' performances and offered a critical assessment of Marc Bolan and T. Rex during their October 1974 North American tour. PUBLICATION: Oregon Journal DATE: October 19, 1974 COUNTRY: USA EVENT DATE: October 18, 1974 Published in the Oregon Journal on October 19, 1974, this review by Steve Cahill exam

This Sunday Oregonian concert review contrasts a disappointing T. Rex performance with what the reviewer considered a triumphant headline appearance by Blue Öyster Cult. While acknowledging Marc Bolan's celebrity status and stage presence, the article portrays T. Rex as struggling to generate excitement during a Portland concert appearance. This Sunday Oregonian concert review contrasts a disappointing T. Rex performance with what the reviewer considered a triumphant headline

A concert review of Blue Öyster Cult's Long Beach Arena appearance unexpectedly became a report on T. Rex's non‑appearance, revealing that Marc Bolan was suffering from bronchitis and that the scheduled Long Beach concert date would be made up at a later time. Publication: The Daily Breeze Publication Date: October 15, 1974 Event Date: October 12, 1974 Country: USA Written by Joseph Bensoua, this review covers the October 12, 1974 concert at Long Beach Arena, where Blue Öyste

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