📰 T. Rex For Rex Friends - Advert : Oct. 1970

A classic early T. Rex concert advertisement aimed at “Rex Friends”, promoting three key UK dates in late October and early November 1970 as the band’s electric sound was breaking through with “Ride A White Swan”.

T. Rex invite their friends — three special shows in Dunstable, Hull and Liverpool.

Melody Maker

Date: October 29, 1970

Length: 2 min read

📰 Key Highlights

• Dedicated “For Rex Friends” advert with the iconic spiky T.REX logo

• Three dates: Civic Hall Dunstable (Oct 29), City Hall Hull (Oct 30), Mountford Hall Liverpool (Nov 4)

• Ticket prices ranging from 6/- to 12/-

• All performances starting at 8 p.m.

• Captures T. Rex in the exact breakthrough period as they transitioned to full electric glam

📰 Overview

Published on October 29, 1970, this advert promoted intimate club and hall shows for dedicated fans during the early explosive phase of T. Rextasy.

📰 Source Details

Publication / Venue: Melody Maker

Date: October 29, 1970

Format: Concert advertisement

Provenance Notes: Original 1970 Melody Maker gig listing.

📰 The Story

The advert invites loyal fans to see T. Rex live at three venues as the band’s popularity surged. It reflects the grassroots excitement building around Marc Bolan and Mickey Finn as they moved from underground status toward mainstream glam stardom.

📰 Visual Archive

Bold, hand-drawn spiky “T.REX” logo with dramatic lettering and clean typed venue/date details on a plain background, typical of early 1970s music paper ads.

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📰 Closing Notes

This October 1970 Melody Maker advert is a lovely snapshot of T. Rex in their rising phase — inviting “Rex Friends” to experience the electric boogie live just as glam rock was about to explode.

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