T. Rex played a concert on January 31, 1972, at the Musikhalle Hamburg. Earlier that day, an autograph session was planned at the Schallplatte record shop, attracting about two thousand fans. However, the band's flight was delayed, leaving no time for the signing session. As a result, the group proceeded directly to the venue for a sound check for that night's concert, which Mickey unfortunately missed part of due to illness.

Bolan's Boston Starlight Hysteria Published in the UK on January 22, 1972, Melody Maker’s one-page feature article “T.Rextasy!” by Michael Watts reported on a literally hysterical gig by T. Rex at the Starlight Rooms, Boston, Lincolnshire, on Saturday (January 15, 1972). The piece captured the explosive spark of T. Rextasy — the frenzied fan reaction, Marc Bolan’s charismatic command of the stage, and the undeniable confirmation of T. Rex as a cultural phenomenon. Watts descr

cover and one-page feature in New Musical Express , January 22, 1972. AT the Boston Gliderdrome on Saturday, T. Rex turned the musical clock back to the early sixties. In scenes of hysteria and confusion unparalleled since the days of Beatlemania, thirty- three people fainted and one girl was taken to hospital after falling off the balcony in her excitement. Extra police were drafted in to cope with the crowd of more than five thousand including some from as far as Cardiff an

A Melody Maker T. Rex Gig Promo Published in the UK on January 15, 1972, Melody Maker’s one-page advert “Starlight Rooms Boston” promoted T. Rex’s upcoming performance at The Starlight Rooms, Boston Gliderdrome, in Lincolnshire — one of the most iconic and filmed T. Rex shows of the early glam era. The ad highlighted the gig as a major event, with footage later used in documentaries and posters. Advert Overview Publication Details Magazine: Melody Maker (UK). Date: January

The Starlight That Hit TV & Posters On January 15, 1972, T. Rex performed at The Starlight Rooms, Boston Gliderdrome, in Lincolnshire — one of the true high spots in the band's history. Often overlooked, the show was filmed for both UK and overseas TV, with footage later appearing in the documentary Whatever Happened to Tin Pan Alley?. Many of the iconic posters and pictures that adorned fans' walls over the next year came from this night, including the one used for the back

Marc drops The Slider bombshells live – the glam future starts here! London Weekend Television's ‘Music In The Round’ featuring T. Rex was recorded on December 8, 1971, and aired on April 23,1972, by which time the content had been radically altered. The original broadcast ran way over schedule; only two songs were performed, along with a longer interview between Marc and presenter Humphrey Burton, chat with the audience, as well as a demonstration by Marc of his guitar effec

Bolan & Elton's Fairfield Halls Jam On May 12, 1971, Marc Bolan joined Elton John and his band on stage at Fairfield Halls, Park Lane, Croydon, Surrey, England. The setlist included 'Whole Lotta Shakin' and 'Get It On'. "However, it was at the concert's conclusion that Elton truly brought the house down, with Marc Bolan joining him on stage. Even the most enthusiastic fans could hardly have imagined seeing both John and Bolan performing together. The specifics of their perfor

T. Rex, led by Marc Bolan, performed at the Weeley Festival in Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, on August 28, 1971, as part of a massive rock...

T Rex perform at the Odeon Theatre, Lewisham on the July 19, 1971. The poster measures 100.8cm x 77cm (39.6 inches x 30.2 inches).

T Rex perform at City Hall, Newcastle An original concert poster for the T Rex performance at City Hall, Newcastle on the May 20, 1971. It features pink tinted images of the group along with the venue and date. The poster measures 100cm x 76.5cm (39.5 inches x 30 inches). The item originally comes from the archive of designer David Arnott.