T. Rex (June 25, 1972) “‘Hairy little feller’ is King for the night” Feature – Sunday Sun
- T.Rex
- Jun 25, 1972
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The June 25, 1972 edition of the Sunday Sun reports on the frenzied scenes at Marc Bolan and T. Rex’s concerts at Newcastle City Hall the previous night.
Publication: Sunday Sun
Date: June 25, 1972
Country: United Kingdom Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Section: News / Entertainment
THE STORY
The article vividly describes the hysterical reaction of teenage fans, fainting girls, police presence, and Bolan’s glamorous stage performance. It notes the high demand for tickets and the emotional intensity of the shows.
CONTEXT AND NOTES
This regional report captures the height of “T. Rextasy” in the North East during the summer of 1972, as the band toured behind the success of Electric Warrior.
FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS
Event: Live concert report
Era: 1972 (Electric Warrior / T. Rextasy peak)
Tone: Excited, descriptive Photography: Text-based article (no photo in clipping)
WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS
Bold headline “‘Hairy little feller’ is King for the night”
Detailed account of fan hysteria and concert chaos
Description of Bolan’s stage presence and fan behaviour
Typical regional newspaper concert coverage
RELATED MATERIAL
June 26, 1972 Northern Echo “Bolan fans go wild in City Hall”
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SOURCES
Sunday Sun, June 25, 1972
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