ARTIST T. Rex DATE Sunday, 9 May 1971 LOCATION Winter Gardens, Bournemouth, England EVENT TYPE Concert – Part of the May 1971 UK Tour PRESENTED BY John & Tony Smith VENUE DETAILS The Winter Gardens was Bournemouth’s principal concert hall and a major stop for touring acts throughout the 1960s and 1970s. The building was demolished in 2006. At the time of this performance, it was one of the largest indoor venues on the south coast. CONFIRMED INFORMATION • T. Rex performed at t

“T-Rex was made for middle ground — neither good nor bad, but generally harmless.”

A confirmed concert date from T. Rex’s early‑1971 UK run, performed during the rise of “Ride a White Swan” and days before the release of “Hot Love.”

The piece captures Marc Bolan on the cusp of transformation: newly electric, newly ascendant, and preparing to test his growing fame on American soil with a long, surprise‑laden London performance as a send‑off.

A classic early T. Rex concert advertisement promoting their show at London’s legendary Lyceum Ballroom during the crucial period when “Ride A White Swan” was breaking the band into the mainstream. T. Rex bring the electric boogie to the Lyceum — early glam energy on stage. Melody Maker Date: January 16, 1971 Length: 2 min read 📰 Key Highlights • T. Rex live at the Lyceum, Strand on Monday 25th January 1971 • Show times: 7:30–11:00 p.m. (doors open 7:00 p.m.) • Ticke

A glowing live review of Tyrannosaurus Rex performing at The Big Apple in Brighton, capturing the band’s magical transition from acoustic folk to electric glam rock. Woodland whimsy meets electric fairy dust — Marc Bolan and Mickey Finn enchanting a packed house. Sounds Date: December 26, 1970 Length: 3 min read 📰 Key Highlights • Live review of Tyrannosaurus Rex at The Big Apple, Brighton • Focus on their performance of the hit “Ride A White Swan” • Praise for the b