T. Rex (January 16, 1971) Lyceum Concert Announcement - Melody Maker

Melody Maker news notice promoting T. Rex’s major concert at the Lyceum, Strand on January 25, 1971 — billed as their last major London appearance before their first American tour.

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Melody Maker

Date: January 16, 1971

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United Kingdom Section: Concert Announcement / News

THE STORY	WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS
Announcement of T. Rex’s concert at London’s Lyceum on January 25, 1971. The show is presented as their final major London appearance before embarking on their first American tour. Tickets priced at 10 shillings. Bolan promises a two-hour-plus set with possible surprises and guest musicians.	• Bold headline: “REX GIG” • Details of the Lyceum concert on January 25 • Statement from Marc Bolan about the performance length and surprises • Mention of the upcoming four-week US tour

CONTEXT AND NOTES	RELATED MATERIAL
This January 16, 1971 notice captures T. Rex at a significant transitional moment — just as “Ride a White Swan” was gaining traction and the band was preparing for international expansion. The Lyceum show was seen as a major send-off before attempting to conquer America.	For more similar posts, check out the tags at the bottom of the page.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS	SOURCES
Event: Concert announcement Era: 1971 (Glam breakthrough / Pre-US tour) Tone: Anticipatory, promotional Photography: Text-based notice	• Melody Maker, January 16, 1971

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