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T. Rex (March 12, 1971) Winter Gardens, Weston-super-Mare Concert Notice

Writer: 1971
1971
Mar 11, 1971
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Shepton Mallet Journal event listing for T. Rex’s performance at the Winter Gardens on Saturday, March 20, 1971.


Publication: Shepton Mallet Journal Date: March 12, 1971 Country: United Kingdom Section: Event Listing / Venue Announcement

THE STORY

WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS

Advertisement for T. Rex’s concert at the Winter Gardens, Weston-super-Mare on Saturday, March 20, 1971. Tickets priced at 75p. The notice also promotes The Equals performing one week earlier on March 13.

• Bold “WINTER GARDENS” header • Venue, date, and ticket price for T. Rex’s show • Support act (The Equals) listed for March 13 • Telephone number and booking information

CONTEXT AND NOTES

RELATED MATERIAL

This March 12, 1971 listing captures T. Rex during their rapid ascent. With “Hot Love” climbing the charts, the Weston-super-Mare show was one of the last opportunities to see the band in a mid-sized regional venue before their popularity demanded larger halls.

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FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS

SOURCES

Event: Concert notice Era: 1971 (Glam breakthrough) Tone: Straightforward, promotional Photography: Text-based listing

• Shepton Mallet Journal, March 12, 1971

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