T. Rex (August 19, 1973) – “Three Dog Night and T‑Rex Here Tonight” Feature – The Lincoln Star (Lincoln, Nebraska)
This Lincoln Star concert preview from August 19 1973 announces a joint performance by Three Dog Night and T. Rex at Pershing Auditorium. The article highlights Three Dog Night’s chart success with Shambala and introduces Marc Bolan’s British group T. Rex to local readers, describing Bolan as a “combination of stupefying voice and peacockery.”
Publication: The Lincoln Star Date: 19 August 1973 Country: United States
The preview promotes the evening’s concert, noting that Three Dog Night will headline with support from Marc Bolan and T. Rex. It lists Three Dog Night’s lineup — Danny Hutton, Chuck Negron, Cory Wells, Mike Allsup, Jimmy Greenspoon, Jack Ryland, and Floyd Sneed — and celebrates their commercial success, boasting fourteen gold records and over $30 million in sales.
The piece introduces T. Rex as an English pop group formerly known as Tyrannosaurus Rex, emphasizing Bolan’s flamboyant stage persona and noting that Tanx is their latest album.
The tone is promotional and informative, aimed at building anticipation for the show while giving American readers a glimpse of Bolan’s distinctive glam‑rock style.
CONTEXT AND NOTES
This clipping captures a moment from T. Rex’s 1973 U.S. tour, when the band supported Three Dog Night across several dates.
The pairing reflected Bolan’s attempt to break deeper into the American market following his massive British success.
The description of Bolan’s “peacockery” mirrors how U.S. press often viewed glam rock — as theatrical and exotic compared to mainstream American rock.
The concert at Pershing Auditorium was part of a Midwest run that also included Davenport and Des Moines, marking one of T. Rex’s final major U.S. appearances before returning to Britain later that year.
FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS
Event: Concert preview for Three Dog Night and T. Rex at Pershing Auditorium
Era: 1973 – Glam Rock / U.S. Tour Era Tone: Promotional, descriptive, and enthusiastic
Photography: Text‑only concert notice
WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS
Announcement of joint concert featuring Three Dog Night and T. Rex
Introduction of Marc Bolan’s group to American readers
Mention of Tanx as T. Rex’s newest album
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