T. Rex (August 5, 1973) “Zuwachs für T. Rex” Pop Magazine

The August 5, 1973 edition of the German pop magazine announces a new addition to T. Rex with the arrival of guitarist Jack Green, alongside details of upcoming tour plans with Three Dog Night.

Publication: Pop Magazine (German pop weekly)

Date: August 5, 1973

Country: Germany

Location: Germany

Section: Band News / Feature

THE STORY T

he article reports that after some line-up changes, T. Rex has welcomed new guitarist Jack Green (formerly of Trapeze). It mentions the band’s upcoming tour supporting Three Dog Night and Marc Bolan’s continued role as the central figure delivering powerful guitar riffs and vocals.

CONTEXT AND NOTES

By mid-1973 T. Rex were in a transitional phase, adjusting their live line-up while maintaining their glam rock momentum. Jack Green’s addition helped strengthen the band’s sound for the continuing international touring.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS 

Event: Line-up change announcement Era: 1973 (T. Rex Glam Rock era) Tone: Informative, positive Photography: Black & white live performance shot of Marc Bolan with guitar

WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS

• Headline “Zuwachs für T. Rex” (Addition for T. Rex)

• Photo of Marc Bolan performing energetically on stage

• Text detailing the new guitarist Jack Green joining the band

• Mentions of the upcoming tour with Three Dog Night

RELATED MATERIAL

• March 10, 1973 Melody Maker “Tanx for the memory” album review

• August 25, 1973 Melody Maker Los Angeles concert review

• September 1, 1973 Melody Maker “Why Marc won’t be giving up”

For other relevant posts, see the tags at the foot of the page.

SOURCES

• Pop Magazine (German), August 5, 1973

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