The 2 August 1973 edition of The Miami Herald carries a full advertisement from Three Dog Night, T. Rex and Concerts West apologising for the cancellation of their Hollywood Sportatorium show. Publication: The Miami Herald Date: August 2, 1973 Country: United States The notice, addressed to concert fans of South Florida, expresses sadness and apologies for being unable to perform on Friday evening, July 27, at the Hollywood Sportatorium. The cancellation is attributed to a h

The 2 August 1973 edition of The Mobile Press features a report on Marc Bolan’s appearance in Mobile under the headlines “Bolan Finds Southern Response To T-Rex Wonderful” and “British Star Sure Of Success.” Publication: The Mobile Press Date: August 2, 1973 Country: United States The article describes Marc Bolan strutting onstage “like a butterfly in hobnail boots” at the Mobile Municipal Auditorium the previous night, supporting Three Dog Night. Bolan is portrayed as confid

The 1 August 1973 edition of The Mississippi Press announces T. Rex’s guest appearance with Three Dog Night in Mobile under the headline “Super star performs tonight.” Publication: The Mississippi Press Date: August 1, 1973 Country: United States The short notice states that Marc Bolan, described as the biggest rock star in the world outside the United States, will lead T-Rex in their guest appearance with Three Dog Night in Mobile that night. The concert begins at 8 in the M

The July 31, 1973 edition of The Mobile Press announces that Three Dog Night will perform the following evening at the Municipal Auditorium, with T-Rex led by Marc Bolan as the supporting act. Publication: The Mobile Press Date: July 31, 1973 Country: United States The short news item states that popular rock group Three Dog Night will be back in Mobile the next day for an 8 p.m. concert at the Municipal Auditorium. Appearing with the group will be T-Rex, led by British pop s

The July 31, 1973 edition of The Mobile Register announces that Three Dog Night will appear in concert the following Wednesday at the Municipal Auditorium, with T-Rex starring Marc Bolan as the supporting act. Publication: The Mobile Register Date: July 31, 1973 Country: United States The article states that Three Dog Night will return to Mobile for an 8 p.m. concert at the Municipal Auditorium. Appearing with the group will be T-Rex, a headline act in its own right starring

The July 27, 1973 edition of The Miami Herald carries an advertisement for a Three Dog Night concert with special guest T. Rex featuring Marc Bolan at the Hollywood Sportatorium. Publication: The Miami Herald Date: July 27, 1973 Country: United States The advert, presented by Concerts West, promotes “A Summer Spectacular, with the One and Only: Three Dog Night” tonight at 8:00 p.m. Special guest is listed as T. Rex featuring the Slider himself, Marc Bolan. The venue is the Ho

The July 21, 1973 edition of PopsWop Magazine features a striking close-up portrait of Marc Bolan on the cover. Publication: PopsWop Date: July 21, 1973 Country: United Kingdom Location: UK Section: Front Cover THE STORY The cover shows a dramatic close-up of Marc Bolan, with teasers for other features including Suzi Quatro, Marty Kristian, and Andy Mackay. CONTEXT AND NOTES This cover was published during the height of T. Rextasy. PopsWop was a popular British teen music mag

The July 3, 1973 edition of Mirabel Magazine features a striking colour photo of Marc Bolan in an elaborate sequined outfit. Publication: Mirabel Magazine Date: July 3, 1973 Country: United Kingdom Location: UK Section: Photo Feature THE STORY The glamorous image shows Marc Bolan posing confidently in a multi-coloured sequined jacket with a rose, white shirt, and top hat inset, showcasing his flamboyant glam rock style. CONTEXT AND NOTES This photo was published during the Ta

Publication: Fan Magazine Issue: 12 Date: July 1973 Country: United Kingdom FEATURE A multi-page T. Rex feature built around Marc Bolan and Mickey Finn, combining interviews, large black-and-white photographs and two full-colour pin-up pages. The opening spread is headed “Marc & Mickey are so very different!” and features individual comments about their contrasting personalities and working relationship. A second feature is headed: “ALL GOOD CLEAN FUN WITH T. REX” and discuss

"The Groover" is a high-energy glam rock single that marked the end of T. Rex’s unbroken run of UK Top 10 hits. Released as a standalone non-album single on the band’s own T. Rex Wax Co. imprint, it reached No.4 in the UK — still a strong success but signalling the beginning of a commercial softening as newer glam acts like Slade and David Bowie dominated the charts. It remains a fan favourite for its crunching riff and infectious groove. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: T. Rex Label: