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T. Rex (July 2, 1971) Odeon Birmingham Concert Advertisement

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1971
Jul 1, 1971
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Sunday Mercury concert advertisement promoting T. Rex live at the Odeon, New Street, Birmingham with special guests Bronco.

Publication: Sunday Mercury Date: June 27, 1971

Country: United Kingdom Location: Birmingham

THE STORY

WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS

Promotional advertisement for T. Rex in concert at the Odeon, New Street, Birmingham on Friday, July 2nd 1971. The show was presented by John & Tony Smith with special guests Bronco.

• Bold “ODEON” branding with “The Big Screen Scene” logo • Date and times: Friday, July 2nd at 6.30 and 9 p.m.

• “T. REX IN CONCERT” with special guests BRONCO

• Ticket price: All seats bookable 60p • Box Office telephone number

CONTEXT AND NOTES

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS

This advertisement appeared in the Sunday Mercury on June 27, 1971, during T. Rex’s breakthrough year. “Ride a White Swan” was climbing the charts and “Hot Love” had just been released. The Odeon show was part of the band’s rising momentum as they transitioned to their electric four-piece lineup.

Event: Concert advertisement

Era: 1971 (Glam breakthrough) Tone: Promotional

Photography: Text-based advert with bold typography

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Tags: T. Rex, Sunday Mercury, 1971, Odeon Birmingham, Concert Advertisement, Artist Scrapbook

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