There Was A Time: Marc’s Scrapbook:

The December 1, 1968 edition of Beat Instrumental magazine reviews Tyrannosaurus Rex’s second album Prophets, Seers & Sages, Etc., praising the duo’s continued artistic growth and the quality of the material. Publication: Beat Instrumental Date: December 1, 1968 Country: United Kingdom Location: London Section: Album Review THE STORY The review notes that Marc Bolan and Steve Took are “getting better all the time,” highlighting the variety of moods across the tracks, Steve’s

The August 31, 1968 edition of Record Mirror presents an in-depth profile of Tyrannosaurus Rex titled “A Combination, And A Daring Duo,” exploring the background, music, and rising underground appeal of Marc Bolan and Steve Took. Publication: Record Mirror Date: August 31, 1968 Country: United Kingdom Location: London Section: Major Feature THE STORY The article provides background on the duo’s formation, their unconventional name and sound, early struggles, and the release o

The July 30, 1968 edition of the Coventry Evening Telegraph reviews Tyrannosaurus Rex’s album My People Were Fair and Had Sky in Their Hair... But Now They're Content to Wear Stars on Their Brows under the heading “Judge this for yourself.” Publication: Coventry Evening Telegraph Date: July 30, 1968 Country: United Kingdom The reviewer states they are in two minds about the album. The whining eccentric vocals and surging words are described as intriguing at first but pale ov

The July 27, 1968 edition of the Evening Chronicle reviews the new Tyrannosaurus Rex album ( My People Were Fair) on Regal Zonophone, praising the fertile imagination of Marc Bolan. Publication: Evening Chronicle Date: July 27, 1968 Country: United Kingdom The short review states that Tyrannosaurus Rex defy description and have to be heard. It notes that their new Regal Zonophone album will be heard, and that every one of the 12 numbers comes from the fertile imagination of M

This Disc and Music Echo review from July 1968 praises the debut album by Tyrannosaurus Rex, highlighting Marc Bolan’s songwriting brilliance and Steve Peregrine Took’s inventive percussion. The piece describes Bolan as one of pop’s “nicest guys” and a prolific composer whose work already feels “months out of date” — a testament to his forward‑thinking creativity. Publication: Disc and Music Echo Date: July 13 1968 Country: United Kingdom THE STORY The review covers Tyran

The July 13, 1968 edition of the Evening Post reviews Tyrannosaurus Rex’s album, describing it as a “dirgy, over-fussy” release. Publication: Evening Post Date: July 13, 1968 Country: United Kingdom Location: Bristol Section: Music Review THE STORY The review criticises the album’s folksey and whimsical style, noting too many overworked fairy tale images. It acknowledges Marc Bolan’s startling voice but finds it insufficient to carry the record. CONTEXT AND NOTES This mixed

A vibrant 1968 British festival poster for the Woburn Music Festival at Woburn Abbey, headlined by The Jimi Hendrix Experience with an outstanding lineup including Fleetwood Mac, John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers, Donovan, Tyrannosaurus Rex, Taste, and Al Stewart. Publication: Original Concert Poster Date: 1968 Country: United Kingdom Location: Woburn Abbey, Bedfordshire THE STORY This original paper advertising poster promotes the Woburn Music Festival held over the weekend of

This rare 1968 UK promotional poster for Tyrannosaurus Rex’s debut album My People Were Fair and Had Sky in Their Hair... But Now They're Content to Wear Stars on Their Brows features a striking psychedelic design with a Tyrannosaurus Rex dinosaur. Publication: Original Promotional Poster Date: July 5, 1968 Country: United Kingdom Location: London Section: Album Promotion (Psychedelic Poster) THE STORY The vibrant pink and green poster depicts a stylized Tyrannosaurus Rex din

Rare original poster advertising Tyrannosaurus Rex’s early headline shows at the Purcell Room, Royal Festival Hall, London, on Friday April 5 and Saturday April 13, 1968. Publication: Concert Poster Date: April 1968 Country: United Kingdom Location: London Section: Live Performance THE STORY The striking black & white poster, designed by “Sebastian” and printed at the Ranelagh Press, promotes Tyrannosaurus Rex performing “In concert with John Peel”. It marks one of the group’

The June 4, 1968 edition of The Daily Telegraph reviews a Tyrannosaurus Rex performance at the Royal Festival Hall, offering a critical take on their folk style and experimental approach. Publication: The Daily Telegraph Date: June 4, 1968 Country: United Kingdom Location: London Section: Music Review THE STORY The review discusses Marc Bolan and Steve Peregrin Took’s acoustic set, describing their songs as “random” and questioning their connection to traditional folk. It con