T. Rex (June 17, 1972) “Last Night” - Manchester Evening News

The June 17, 1972 edition of the Manchester Evening News features a lively review of T. Rex’s concert at Belle Vue the previous night, praising Marc Bolan’s performance and the band’s ability to excite a frenzied crowd of over 5,000 fans.

Publication: Manchester Evening News Date: June 17, 1972

Country: United Kingdom Location: Manchester

Section: Music / Live Review

THE STORY

Reviewer David Clark describes Marc Bolan’s striking stage outfit (high-heeled sneakers, red pants, white satin coat) and energetic performance. The set included hits like “Jeepster”, “Get It On”, “Hot Love”, and “Telegram Sam”. The article notes the wild audience reaction, with fans standing on seats, screaming, and several girls fainting.

CONTEXT AND NOTES

This review captures T. Rex at the absolute height of T. Rextasy in mid-1972. The Belle Vue show was part of their massive UK tour, where they were dominating the charts and drawing huge, hysterical crowds. The article highlights both the musical excitement and the fan hysteria typical of the era.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS 

Event: Live concert review

Era: 1972 (T. Rex Glam / T. Rextasy peak) Tone: Energetic, descriptive, enthusiastic

Photography: None in this clipping

WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS

• Bold headline “LAST NIGHT T Rex”

• Detailed review by David Clark describing Bolan’s appearance and stage presence

• Mentions of specific songs: Jeepster, Get It On, Hot Love, Telegram Sam

• Vivid descriptions of the audience frenzy and the overall concert atmosphere

RELATED MATERIAL 

This June 17, 1972 concert review from Manchester complements other 1972 T. Rex newspaper clippings and posters in the scrapbook, documenting the peak of their live popularity. For other relevant posts, see the tags at the foot of the page.

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