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Spot the track

 

Visual Clues to Several Tracks

Symbolism and References


A beard is a common symbol of age, wisdom and authority across many cultures, from Greek philosophers to ancient Mesopotamian kings. A "beard of stars" could metaphorically describe an ancient, all-knowing cosmic entity.

In Thomas Gray's "The Bard" (1757) a similar celestial majesty is evoked by the lines

Sublime their starry fronts they rear;
And gorgeous dames, and statesmen old
In bearded majesty, appear.

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Melody Maker Ad for Concerts October 1970

 

This was the start of their first tor as T Rex. They also played October 2, Leytonstone Red Lion, London and October 31, Imperial College, London. Also October 25, Grugahalle, Essen, in Germany (International Essen Blues & Pop Festival 1970)