đź“° Electric Warriors T. Rex - Advert : Oct. 1971
- T.Rex
- Oct 9, 1971
- 2 min read
A powerful full-page concert advertisement promoting T. Rex’s major “Electric Warriors” UK tour in October and November 1971, during the peak of T. Rextasy.
T. Rex — The Electric Warriors storm Britain with a massive autumn tour.
Melody Maker
Date: October 9, 1971
Length: 2 min read
đź“° Key Highlights
• Extensive UK tour dates from October 19th to November 10th
• Venues include Guildhall Portsmouth, ABC Cinema Plymouth, Capitol Cardiff, City Hall Sheffield, Fairfield Croydon, St. Georges Hall Bradford, The Dome Brighton, Greens Playhouse Glasgow, Empire Edinburgh, City Hall Newcastle, ABC Stockton, Town Hall Birmingham, Free Trade Hall Manchester, De Montfort Hall Leicester, ABC Lincoln, and ABC Wigan
• Presented by John & Tony Smith
• Striking live action photo of Marc Bolan on stage with guitar and top hat
• Captures T. Rex at the absolute height of their live popularity
đź“° Overview
Published on October 9, 1971, this advert announces T. Rex’s extensive “Electric Warriors” tour, showcasing the band at the peak of their chart dominance and glam rock explosion.
đź“° Source Details
Publication / Venue: Melody Maker
Date: October 9, 1971
Format: Full-page concert tour advertisement
Provenance Notes: Original 1971 Melody Maker gig advert.
đź“° The Story
The advertisement lists a full schedule of October and November 1971 dates across major UK cities and halls, highlighting T. Rex’s status as one of Britain’s biggest live draws. It reflects the massive demand for tickets during the height of T. Rextasy.
đź“° Visual Archive
Dramatic black-and-white live shot of Marc Bolan performing energetically on stage in his signature top hat and white outfit, paired with bold “Electric Warriors T.REX” lettering and a detailed list of tour dates.
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đź“° Closing Notes
This October 1971 Melody Maker advert perfectly captures T. Rex in their prime — the Electric Warriors tearing across Britain at the absolute peak of their fame and influence.
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