T. Rex (March 18, 1972) Wembley Concert Advertisement

A bold promotional advert for T. Rex’s historic Wembley concerts on March 18, 1972. The original evening show sold out instantly, leading to an additional matinee performance the same day.

Publication / Source: Concert Advertisement

Date: March 18, 1972

Country: United Kingdom Location: London

Section: Concert Promotion

THE STORY

The advert announces T. Rex live at Wembley with support from Quiver, Emperor Rosko, and Heavylights. Tickets were priced at 75p and available through Harlequin Records. The evening show (8:30 p.m.) sold out so quickly that promoters added a 5:30 p.m. matinee. The shows were filmed for posterity.

CONTEXT AND NOTES 

This advert captures T. Rex at the absolute peak of T. Rextasy in early 1972. Following the massive success of Electric Warrior, demand for live tickets was overwhelming. Wembley became a defining moment in the band’s career, symbolizing their shift from club venues to arena-scale hysteria.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS 

Event: Concert advertisement

Era: 1972 (Electric Warrior / T. Rextasy peak) Tone: Triumphant, urgent Photography: 

Striking black & white image of Marc Bolan

WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS

• Bold “T. REX LIVE AT WEMBLEY” headline

• Dramatic photo of Marc Bolan in sunglasses and fur-trimmed coat

• Support acts listed (Quiver, Emperor Rosko, Heavylights)

• Note that the evening show sold out and a matinee was added

• Ticket price and sales outlet information

RELATED MATERIAL

• July 1, 1972 NME news page (further Wembley speculation)

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SOURCES

• Original concert advertisement, March 1972

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