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T. Rex (June 25, 1972) “‘Hairy little feller’ is King for the night” Feature – Sunday Sun

Writer: 1972
1972
Jun 24, 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”

For other relevant posts, see the tags at the foot of the page.

SOURCES

  • Sunday Sun, June 25, 1972

All magazine scans, newspaper cuttings, scrapbook items, photographs and original text excerpts remain the property of their respective copyright holders. This entry is a transformative, non-commercial archival summary created for historical documentation and educational reference.

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  • 1971 The Warrior's Reign The arrival of T. Rextasy. Chart success, cultural influence, and the breakthrough.

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  • 1976: The Dragon Takes Flight The Futuristic Dragon era. New ideas, renewed momentum, and the foundations of a remarkable comeback.

  • 1977: The Dandy's Return The celebrated comeback year. New music, television .

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