T. Rex (March 2, 1971) Reading Rag ’71 Concert Poster

Reading Evening Post advertisement for the Reading Rag ’71 charity event, with T. Rex headlining Rag Day on Saturday, March 6, 1971.

Publication: Reading Evening Post Date: March 2, 1971 Country: United Kingdom Section: Event Announcement / Poster

THE STORY	WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS
Promotional poster for Reading Rag ’71, a student-run charity week at the University of Reading. T. Rex headline Rag Day on Saturday, March 6, 1971, supported by Stone the Crows and Mick Softly. Stefan Grossman with Decameron performs on March 3. Vanessa Start is crowned Rag Queen ’71.	• Bold “Reading Rag ’71” branding • T. Rex headline billing • Event dates, ticket prices, and venue details • Charity and procession information

CONTEXT AND NOTES	RELATED MATERIAL
This March 2, 1971 poster captures T. Rex during their breakthrough phase. “Ride a White Swan” was climbing the charts, and the band’s appearance at a student charity event reflects their growing appeal to a younger audience. The Reading Rag was a major regional charity initiative combining concerts, pageantry, and fundraising.	For more similar posts, check out the tags at the bottom of the page.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS	SOURCES
Event: Charity festival poster Era: 1971 (Glam breakthrough) Tone: Energetic, community-focused Photography: Text-based poster with decorative elements	• Reading Evening Post, March 2, 1971

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