T. Rex (June 17, 1972) “Last Night” - Manchester Evening News
Updated: Jun 16
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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