T. Rex (October 12, 1974) – “Blue Öyster Cult Concert / T. Rex” Venue Advert – Independent
A venue advertisement published in Long Beach's Independent newspaper promoting an upcoming concert appearance by T. Rex and Blue Öyster Cult at the Long Beach Auditorium Arena. Appearing within the publication's "What's Happening Now" entertainment listings, the advert highlighted one of the earliest dates of T. Rex's October 1974 North American tour.
PUBLICATION: Independent
DATE: October 4, 1974
COUNTRY: USA
EVENT DATE: October 12, 1974
Published in the October 4, 1974 edition of the Independent newspaper in Long Beach, California, this compact venue advertisement appeared within a larger "What's Happening Now" events page promoting attractions scheduled at the Long Beach Auditorium Arena and Pacific Terrace Center.
Among the listed events was a concert featuring Blue Öyster Cult and T. Rex, scheduled for October 12, 1974, at 8 p.m. The advertisement provided ticket prices of $4.50 in advance and $5.50 on the day of the show.
Although Blue Öyster Cult received the larger billing in the listing, T. Rex was specifically named beneath the concert heading, confirming the group's participation in the Long Beach performance during their American tour.
The surrounding advertisements promoted a variety of local events including sporting exhibitions, concerts, exhibitions and special attractions, placing the T. Rex appearance alongside other major entertainment events scheduled for the venue during October 1974.
CONTEXT AND NOTES
This advertisement was published just four days before T. Rex's October 8, 1974 appearance at Long Beach Arena for the recording of Don Kirshner's Rock Concert and eight days before the Victoria Memorial Arena concert advertised in Canadian newspapers during the same week.
Unlike full-feature articles or dedicated concert advertisements, this clipping represents a venue listing designed to inform local readers about upcoming events at Long Beach Auditorium Arena. Despite its small size, it provides valuable documentation of T. Rex's California touring schedule during October 1974.
The advert also demonstrates how T. Rex concerts were frequently promoted in conjunction with Blue Öyster Cult during portions of the North American tour.
FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS
EVENT: Blue Öyster Cult and T. Rex concert
ERA: October 1974 North American Tour
TONE: Venue event listing
DESIGN: Multi-event entertainment advertisement featuring concerts, sporting events and exhibitions
WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS
"What's Happening Now" entertainment listings page.
Long Beach Auditorium Arena event advertisements.
Blue Öyster Cult concert listing featuring T. Rex.
Concert date of October 12, 1974.
Advertised start time of 8 p.m.
Advance ticket price of $4.50.
Day-of-show ticket price of $5.50.
Ticket information telephone number.
Additional arena events promoted on the same page.
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