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T. Rex (March 25– 1972) "The Concerned Genius at the T. Rex Concert"- New Musical Express

Writer: 1972
1972
Mar 24, 1972
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New Musical Express technical column by Tony Tyler reviewing sound and performance aspects of a T. Rex concert, highlighting Marc Bolan as a “concerned genius”.


Publication: New Musical Express Date: March 25–26, 1972 Country: United Kingdom Section: Technical / Concert Review

THE STORY

WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS

Tony Tyler reviews the sound system and performance at a T. Rex concert. The piece praises Marc Bolan’s attention to detail, his use of PA systems, and his desire to deliver high-quality sound to the audience. It portrays Bolan as a perfectionist who is deeply concerned with the technical quality of his live shows.

• Bold headline: “THE CONCERNED GENIUS AT THE T. REX CONCERT”

• Large photo of Marc Bolan performing with guitar and microphone

• Technical column layout with equipment discussion

CONTEXT AND NOTES

RELATED MATERIAL

This 1972 article captures T. Rex at the height of their commercial success. It highlights Marc Bolan’s hands-on approach to live sound and his desire to give fans the best possible experience during the peak of T. Rextasy.

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Event: Technical concert review Era: 1972 (Glam Rock peak / T. Rextasy) Tone: Technical, appreciative Photography: Live performance shot of Marc Bolan

• New Musical Express, March 25–26, 1972 • Column by Tony Tyler

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