T. Rex / Marc Bolan (July 31, 1973) – “Three Dog Night Concert" – The Mobile Press

The July 31, 1973 edition of The Mobile Press announces that Three Dog Night will perform the following evening at the Municipal Auditorium, with T-Rex led by Marc Bolan as the supporting act.

Publication: The Mobile Press Date: July 31, 1973

Country: United States

The short news item states that popular rock group Three Dog Night will be back in Mobile the next day for an 8 p.m. concert at the Municipal Auditorium.

Appearing with the group will be T-Rex, led by British pop star Marc Bolan. Three Dog Night, noted as holding 14 Gold Records, will feature the light show and sound system previously used by Pink Floyd.

Ticket prices are given as $5.50 in advance and $6.50 at the door, available from the auditorium box office and local outlets.

CONTEXT AND NOTES

The piece promotes the upcoming concert and specifically names T-Rex and Marc Bolan as the supporting attraction for the Mobile audience.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS 

Event: Concert announcement

Era: 1973 (Tanx era)

Tone: Promotional

Photography: Text-based item (no photo in clipping)

WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS

• Headline “Three Dog Night Concert Tomorrow”

• Mention of T-Rex led by British pop star Marc Bolan as support

• Concert details: Municipal Auditorium, 8 p.m., ticket prices and outlets

• Note of Three Dog Night’s light show and sound system

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