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T. Rex (April 25, 1973) “Stamping Ground” Film Advertisement – The State Journal

Writer: Tyrannosaurus Rex
Tyrannosaurus Rex
Apr 24, 1973
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The April 25, 1973 edition of The State Journal (Michigan) features a cinema advertisement for the film Stamping Ground, highlighting T. Rex’s performance at the 1970 Holland Festival of Music alongside a stellar lineup of artists.

Publication: The State Journal Date: April 25, 1973

Country: United States Location: Lansing, Michigan Section: Entertainment / Cinema Advertisement

THE STORY

The advert promotes the film Stamping Ground (documenting the 1970 Holland Pop Festival) with special Friday and Saturday late-night screenings. It prominently lists T. Rex among the featured acts, including Santana, Al Stewart, Canned Heat, Jefferson Airplane, and others.

CONTEXT AND NOTES

Stamping Ground captured the 1970 Holland Festival, where T. Rex performed during their early rise. This 1973 US cinema ad shows continued interest in festival films featuring glam and rock acts even after T. Rex had become major stars.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS Event: Festival film cinema advertisement Era: 1973 (T. Rex Glam Rock peak) Tone: Promotional, energetic Photography: Dynamic black & white festival crowd and performer photos

WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS

  • Bold “STAMPING GROUND” title over festival imagery

  • Lineup featuring T. Rex, Santana, Al Stewart, Canned Heat, Jefferson Airplane, etc.

  • Screening details for ABC Lansing Mall Theatre

  • Ticket price and age restriction information


RELATED MATERIAL

  • April 7, 1973 Popswop Marc Bolan cover

  • April 14, 1973 Sounds “Born to Boogie” film advert

  • April 25, 1973 The Evening News and Star “Born to Boogie” cinema ad

For other relevant posts, see the tags at the foot of the page.

SOURCES

  • The State Journal, April 25, 1973

All magazine scans, newspaper cuttings, scrapbook items, photographs and original text excerpts remain the property of their respective copyright holders. This entry is a transformative, non-commercial archival summary created for historical documentation and educational reference.


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