T. Rex (May 8 1971) May Tour -Advert
- T.Rex
- May 8, 1971
- 1 min read
Updated: May 6
Publication:
Melody Maker
Date: May 8 1971
Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Tour Adverts / Page 28 Title: T. Rex – May Tour 1971
Overview
This Melody Maker advert from May 8 1971 announces the T. Rex May Tour, presented by John & Tony Smith in association with E.G. Management. The design is stark and typographically bold — black text on cream paper, dominated by the band’s name in large block letters: T REX IN CONCERT. The advert lists thirteen UK dates spanning 9 May to 28 May 1971, marking the band’s first major national tour since their transformation from acoustic duo to full electric phenomenon.
The tour coincided with the height of “Hot Love” mania and the band’s ascension to pop superstardom, setting the stage for the release of Electric Warrior later that yea
“John & Tony Smith present in association with E.G. Management – May Tour T. Rex in Concert.” — Melody Maker, 8 May 1971
Tour Dates and Venues
Bournemouth Winter Gardens – Sunday 9 May 7.45 pm
Portsmouth Guildhall – Tuesday 11 May 7.45 pm
Nottingham Albert Hall – Friday 14 May 7.30 pm
Manchester Free Trade Hall – Sunday 16 May 7.30 pm
Sheffield City Hall – Monday 17 May 7.30 pm (40p seats)
Wolverhampton Civic Hall – Wednesday 19 May 7.30 pm
Newcastle City Hall – Thursday 20 May 7.30 pm
Glasgow Green’s Playhouse – Friday 21 May 8 pm
Croydon Fairfield Hall – Sunday 23 May 7.30 pm
Bristol Colston Hall – Monday 24 May 7.30 pm
Leicester De Montfort Hall – Tuesday 25 May 7.30 pm
Bradford St. George’s Hall – Thursday 27 May 7.30 pm
Liverpool Philharmonic Hall – Friday 28 May 7.30 pm
Design Notes
The advert’s minimalist layout — no imagery, just typography — reflects the confidence of T. Rex’s new electric identity. By May 1971, Marc Bolan’s transformation from cult folk figure to glam‑rock icon was complete, and this tour cemented his dominance of the British stage.
Related Material — T. Rex May Tour Advert (Melody Maker May 8 1971)
T. Rex – Concert Advert
(Leicester Mercury, May 3 1971)
T. Rex – Feature: Bolan and America
(NME, May 6 1972)
T. Rex Metal Guru Advert
(NME, May 6 1972)
Sources — T. Rex May Tour Advert (Melody Maker May 8 1971)
Publication data sourced from Melody Maker archive records (1971)
Tour information verified from visible advert content
Sources — NME Feature – The Cassidy Phenomenon
(May 6 1972)
Related Material — NME Feature – The Cassidy Phenomenon
(May 6 1972)
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