Tyrannosaurus Rex (June 27, 1969) Bay Hotel Seaburn Concert Advertisement
Evening Chronicle advertisement promoting Tyrannosaurus Rex performing a special late dance at the Bay Hotel, Seaburn.
Publication: Evening Chronicle Date: June 27, 1969
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne / Seaburn
THE STORY | WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS |
Advertisement for a special late dance featuring Tyrannosaurus Rex at the Bay Hotel in Seaburn. The event was billed as “Tonight” with the band performing from 7–1 a.m. | • Bold “BAY HOTEL SEABURN” headline • “SPECIAL LATE DANCE” with “TYRANNOSAURUS REX” prominently displayed • “FREE THIS YEAR GIRL” promotion • Ticket price: Pay at Door 12/6 • Time: 7—1 a.m. |
CONTEXT AND NOTES | FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS |
This June 27, 1969 advertisement captures Tyrannosaurus Rex during their underground folk-psych phase, just before their major breakthrough with “Ride a White Swan” in 1970. The Bay Hotel gig was a typical club show for the duo of Marc Bolan and Steve Peregrin Took at this time. | Event: Concert advertisement Era: 1969 (Underground folk-psych era) Tone: Promotional, energetic Photography: Text-based advert with bold typography RELATED MATERIAL: For other related posts, see the tags at the foot of the page. |
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