T.Rex: (July 3, 1971) “T Rex … at the Town Hall, Birmingham” - The Birmingham Post

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T.Rex Live Review – Town Hall, Birmingham Publication: The Birmingham Post (Birmingham, England) Date: Saturday, July 3, 1971 Author: Ian Rufus	Contemporary concert review of T.Rex performing at Birmingham Town Hall during their early 1971 rise. The article examines Marc Bolan and the band’s transition from their acoustic Tyrannosaurus Rex roots to the emerging electric glam rock sound that would soon make them superstars.

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The reviewer notes that while T.Rex is not yet at the level of Bob Dylan’s stardom, they face a similar challenge in balancing commercial appeal with artistic credibility. He acknowledges that their shift from intimate acoustic “bongos-voice” performances to a fuller electric sound has been largely successful, though occasional moments still feel strained or disconnected from the audience.	Despite some minor criticisms, the review praises Marc Bolan’s captivating stage presence, his “impish laugh,” and the magical quality of the performance. The writer highlights Bolan’s charismatic connection with the crowd and concludes that “that, after all, is the magic of T. Rex.”

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