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

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.	For more similar posts, check out the tags at the bottom of the page.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS	SOURCES
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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