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The September 1, 1973 edition of Melody Maker features an in-depth interview with Marc Bolan in which he addresses criticism of his recent performances, discusses his determination to continue, and shares plans for new material and tours. Publication: Melody Maker Date: September 1, 1973 Country: United Kingdom Location: London Section: Major Interview / Feature THE STORY Marc Bolan responds to negative reviews from his recent US tour, asserting his commitment to performing a

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

This Los Angeles Times review by Robert Hilburn, published on August 14 1973, examines Marc Bolan and T. Rex’s Santa Monica Civic Auditorium concert. Hilburn delivers a candid critique of Bolan’s performance, suggesting that while his charisma remains intact, his musical direction and stage confidence appear strained as he strives to recapture earlier success. Publication: Los Angeles Times Date: August 14 1973 Country: United States Under the headline “T. Rex Not No. 1, bu

A groovy, semi-instrumental glam-rock excursion, “Blackjack” was released under the name Big Carrot — in reality Marc Bolan’s T. Rex backing band — and stands as a fascinating side project from the peak of T.Rextasy. Cover art taken from the UK release of T. Rex's "The 7" Singles Box Set," produced by Edsel and released on March 16, 2015. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Big Carrot Label: EMI / T. Rex Wax Co. Date: August 10, 1973 Catalogue: EMI 2042 F ormat: 7" Vinyl Single Country:

The 4 August 1973 edition of The Daily Herald lists an upcoming T. Rex concert under its “Concerts” section. Publication: The Daily Herald Date: August 4, 1973 Country: United States Under the heading “KING CO. — COMING,” the notice announces T. Rex — Rockster; 9 p.m. Aug. 15, Paramount Northwest Theater, Seattle (901 Pine St.); Concerts West booking; adm. $4 adv., $5 day of show. CONTEXT AND NOTES The short entry forms part of a local entertainment listings column promoting

The 4 August 1973 edition of The Ithaca Journal carries an advertisement for a joint concert by Three Dog Night and T. Rex. Publication: The Ithaca Journal Date: August 4, 1973 Country: United States The boxed advertisement announces Three Dog Night and T. Rex at the Broome County Arena, Binghamton, New York, on August 23 at 8 P.M. Ticket prices are listed as $6 advance and $7 day of show. Tickets are available at the Broome County Arena Box Office only and go on sale Monday,

The 4 August 1973 edition of The Capital Journal includes a short notice listing T. Rex among the August concerts at the Paramount Theater in Portland. Publication: The Capital Journal Date: August 4, 1973 Country: United States The paragraph states that August’s concert schedule at the Paramount Theater in Portland opens tonight with Billy Preston. The Canadian rock group “The Guess Who” will appear Tuesday, with “T. Rex,” a highly-electric English band, slated for August 14

The August 6 1973 edition of The Baltimore Sun reviews the previous Friday’s August 3, 1973 Civic Center concert, noting the supporting appearance by Marc Bolan and T-Rex. Publication: The Baltimore Sun Date: August 6, 1973 Country: United States The review opens by describing the audience as primed by the “gynandrous ‘glam rock’ of Marc Bolan and T-Rex.” It characterises Bolan’s act as bizarre yet original, with prancing drawn from Mick Jagger and Chuck Berry, singing that