Lyceum Strand Advert: 1971

Bolan's Monday Night Lyceum Call

Published in the UK on January 16, 1971, Melody Maker’s advert promoted T. Rex’s concert at the Lyceum, Strand, London, on Monday, January 25, 1971. The show ran from 7.30–11.00 p.m. (doors open 7.00 p.m.), with tickets priced at 10 shillings. The event featured Jeff Dexter as DJ and guest group America.

Advert Text

LYCEUM, STRAND

MONDAY 25th JANUARY

7.30-11.00 p.m.

Doors open 7.00 p.m.

T.REX

TICKETS 10/-

With JEFF DEXTER and GUEST GROUP AMERICA

Legacy

This advert captures T. Rex at the dawn of their electric glam explosion — just after “Ride A White Swan” and before the full T. Rextasy wave. A classic early 1971 gig promo.

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