T. Rex (August 14 1972) – “Schaefer Music Festival in Central Park” Advert – Daily News
This Daily News advertisement from July 1972 promotes the upcoming Schaefer Music Festival at Wollman Rink in Central Park, New York. The listing includes a schedule of pop‑music concerts and notes that T. Rex’s planned appearance on Monday, August 14 was replaced by Steppenwolf and Dr. Hook & the Medicine Show.
Publication: Daily News Date: July 30 1972 Country: United States
The advert presents the full lineup for the Schaefer Music Festival, a major summer concert series held annually in Central Park. It highlights performances by Herbie Mann, Bobby Darin, Peggy Lee, and Bette Midler, alongside festival updates and artist substitutions. A key note at the bottom announces that T. Rex, originally scheduled for Monday, August 14 at 7 p.m., had been replaced by Steppenwolf featuring John Kay, with Dr. Hook & the Medicine Show as special guests.
The advert also lists George Carlin and Jim Dawson replacing The Byrds on Friday, August 18. Ticket prices ranged from $1.50 to $2.00, emphasizing the accessibility of live music in New York’s summer festival scene. The design features a stylized city skyline above a row of trees, symbolizing Central Park’s setting against Manhattan’s backdrop.
CONTEXT AND NOTES
The Schaefer Music Festival was one of New York’s most popular outdoor concert series, running from 1967 to 1976. T. Rex’s cancellation came during their U.S. tour promoting The Slider, which had launched earlier that summer.
Their absence from the festival lineup was notable, as the band was at the height of its American success following Bang a Gong (Get It On). This advert captures the vibrant mix of pop, jazz, and rock acts that defined early‑1970s live entertainment in Central Park, reflecting the era’s eclectic musical tastes and the growing prominence of outdoor festivals.
FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS Event: Schaefer Music Festival lineup announcement and schedule changes Era: 1972 – The Slider Tour / U.S. Glam Rock Peak Tone: Promotional, informative, and upbeat
Photography: Stylized black‑and‑white graphic of New York skyline and Central Park trees
WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS
Full concert schedule for the Schaefer Music Festival
Announcement of T. Rex’s cancelled Monday, August 14 1972 performance
Replacement acts: Steppenwolf, Dr. Hook & the Medicine Show, George Carlin, and Jim Dawson
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