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T. Rex (March 11, 1973) “Konzert in Essen: Götterdämmerung” Concert Review – BRAVO Magazine

Writer: 1973
1973
Mar 11, 1973
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The March 11, 1973 edition of German teen magazine BRAVO reviews T. Rex’s concert at the Grugahalle in Essen, delivering a passionate fan’s perspective on the show while noting some sound

Publication: BRAVO Magazine Date: March 11, 1973

Country: Germany

Location: Germany

Section: Concert Review

THE STORY

The article, written from a fan’s viewpoint (Sandro), describes the atmosphere of the concert, Marc Bolan’s performance, and the band’s energy. It mentions technical problems with the loudspeakers and sound balance but still celebrates the overall experience, comparing it to T. Rex’s stronger UK shows.

CONTEXT AND NOTES T

his review captures T. Rex during their European tour in early 1973 at the height of their fame. German teen magazines like BRAVO played a big role in spreading glam rock across Europe, and fan-written pieces like this highlight the intense devotion of their young audience.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS

Event: Concert review

Era: 1973 (T. Rex Glam Rock peak) Tone: Fan-driven, honest, enthusiastic Photography: Black & white stage photo of Marc Bolan with guitar + smaller inset photo

WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS

  • Bold red headline “T. Rex – Konzert in Essen: Götterdämmerung”

  • Large photo of Marc Bolan performing on stage

  • Smaller inset photo of fans/security

  • Detailed German-language review text by a fan


RELATED MATERIAL

  • February 1, 1973 Circus Magazine interview

  • February 10, 1973 NME tour announcement

  • February 17, 1973 Disc and Record Mirror features

  • March 2, 1973 Melody Maker “20th Century Boy” single review

  • March 3, 1973 Melody Maker “The Godfathers of Rock” and “20th Century Boy” advert

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

SOURCES

  • BRAVO Magazine, March 11, 1973

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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