Tyrannosaurus Rex (June 6, 1970) EXTRAVAGANZA ’70 – Record Mirror UK
Updated: Jun 16
A vibrant 1970 front-page report from Record Mirror celebrating the ongoing success of “Extravaganza ’70” — Britain’s first major Music and Fashion Festival held at Olympia, Earls Court, London, featuring a star-studded lineup of British acts.
Publication: Record Mirror
Date: June 6, 1970 (Vol. 17 No. 22) Country: United Kingdom
Section / Pages: Front Page + Feature Title: EXTRAVAGANZA ’70
THE STORY
The front page displays a large headline and multiple black-and-white performance photos from the festival, including Clem Curtis of The Foundations, Gary Brooker of Procol Harum, Simon Dee & The Tremeloes, and Tyrannosaurus Rex. The accompanying article highlights the event’s strong attendance, exciting atmosphere, and upcoming acts, noting it as a groundbreaking combination of music and fashion.
CONTEXT AND NOTES
“Extravaganza ’70” was an ambitious multi-day pop festival sponsored by Record Mirror, combining live music, fashion, films, and competitions. It ran at Olympia, Earls Court, and featured a wide range of British artists. This coverage captures the excitement of the early 1970s British music scene during a transitional period between the 1960s and the glam/prog era.
FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS Event: Extravaganza ’70 Music & Fashion Festival
Era: 1970 (Pre-Glam Rock / Festival Era) Tone: Energetic, promotional, and enthusiastic
Photography: Live black-and-white stage shots of various performers Visual Motifs: Bold newspaper typography, collage-style photo layout typical of 1970s music papers
WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS
Masthead “Record Mirror” with date and issue details
Large “EXTRAVAGANZA ’70” headline
Prominent photo of Clem Curtis (The Foundations)
Smaller photos of Gary Brooker (Procol Harum), Simon Dee & Tremeloes, and Tyrannosaurus Rex
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