đź“° T. Rex Lyceum - Advert : Jan. 1971
- T.Rex
- Jan 16, 1971
- 2 min read
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
đź“° 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.)
• Tickets priced at 10 shillings
• Guest DJ: Jeff Dexter
• Support/guest group: America
• Striking hand-drawn illustration of Marc Bolan with wild hair and top hat
đź“° Overview
Published on January 16, 1971, this advert announces one of T. Rex’s key London shows as they transitioned from underground folk duo to electric glam rock stars.
đź“° Source Details
Publication / Venue: Melody Maker
Date: January 16, 1971
Format: Concert advertisement
Provenance Notes: Original 1971 Melody Maker gig listing.
đź“° The Story
The advert promotes T. Rex’s appearance at the historic Lyceum venue, highlighting the band’s growing popularity following the success of “Ride A White Swan”. It reflects the exciting early days of T. Rextasy as Marc Bolan and Mickey Finn prepared to electrify London audiences.
đź“° Visual Archive
Atmospheric hand-drawn black-and-white illustration of Marc Bolan with flowing hair, top hat, and dramatic expression, paired with bold “T. REX” lettering and venue details.
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đź“° Closing Notes
This January 1971 Melody Maker advert captures T. Rex right at the tipping point — the moment the band stepped out of the underground and began their journey to becoming one of Britain’s biggest glam rock sensations.
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