There Was A Time: Marc’s Scrapbook:

On Monday, June 3, 1968, Tyrannosaurus Rex performed at the prestigious Royal Festival Hall in London, supported by Roy Harper, Stefan Grossman, and David Bowie, with John Peel providing “vibrations”. Publication: Concert Programme + Review Date: June 3, 1968 (concert) / June 4, 1968 (review) Country: United Kingdom Location: London Section: Live Performance THE STORY The evening featured Tyrannosaurus Rex (Marc Bolan & Steve Peregrin Took) performing their poetic acoustic fo

A striking psychedelic concert advertisement from Melody Maker dated May 11, 1968, promoting an intimate club show by Tyrannosaurus Rex at the legendary Middle Earth venue in Covent Garden.

The April 27, 1968 edition of Melody Maker reviews Tyrannosaurus Rex’s debut single “Debora” (Regal Zonophone), praising Marc Bolan’s distinctive voice and the track’s simple yet effective production. Publication: Melody Maker Date: April 27, 1968 Country: United Kingdom Location: London Section: Singles Review THE STORY The review traces Bolan’s career from his solo single “The Wizard,” through John’s Children, to the current duo with Steve Took. It highlights the bongo-driv

The April 26, 1968 edition of the Great Yarmouth Mercury includes a mention of Tyrannosaurus Rex in Ian Burfield’s “Turntable Topics” column, noting the band’s rising profile, their new single “Debora,” and support from John Peel. Marc Bolan and Steve Peregrin Took – Tyrannosaurus Rex featured in “Turntable Topics,” Great Yarmouth Mercury, April 26 1968. Publication: Great Yarmouth Mercury Date: April 26, 1968 Country: United Kingdom Location: Great Yarmouth Section: Music Co

The April 25, 1968 edition of the Leicester Mercury includes a short review of Tyrannosaurus Rex’s single “Debora,” describing the duo’s “way out, distant sound” while noting its commercial potential, with Marc Bolan credited as the writer. Publication: Leicester Mercury Date: April 25, 1968 Country: United Kingdom Location: Leicester Section: Music / Singles Review THE STORY The brief review portrays Tyrannosaurus Rex (Marc Bolan and Steve Peregrin Took) as an unconventional

The November 9, 1968 edition of Record Mirror features Derek Boltwood’s review of Tyrannosaurus Rex’s debut album, praising its poetic, otherworldly quality and highlighting tracks such as “Salamanda Palaganda.”  “Poetry and Music,” Record Mirror, November 9  1968 — Derek Boltwood’s analysis of Marc Bolan’s lyrical and spiritual vision. Publication: Record Mirror Date: November 9, 1968 Country: United Kingdom Location: London Section: Album Review THE STORY Derek Boltwood des

The April 25, 1968 edition of the Runcorn Weekly News includes a short review of Tyrannosaurus Rex’s debut single “Debora,” praising the duo’s distinctive and original style of music. Publication: Runcorn Weekly News Date: April 25, 1968 Country: United Kingdom Location: Runcorn Section: Music / Singles Review THE STORY The review highlights Tyrannosaurus Rex’s unique sound and notes that their debut disc “Debora,” written by Marc Bolan, is available on the Regal Zonophone la

Publication: Worcester News Date: April 19 1968 Country: United Kingdom Section / Page: Page 7 Format: Small News Piece / Artist Profile The Story Behind It By April 1968, Tyrannosaurus Rex had become fixtures of London’s underground clubs, performing cross‑legged sets of hypnotic acoustic music. This Worcester News piece introduces them to regional readers as the latest avant‑garde discovery championed by John Peel, whose Perfumed Garden and Top Gear programmes had already m

The April 19, 1968 edition of the Manchester Evening News features a review and profile of Tyrannosaurus Rex, noting their unusual name and describing their debut single “Debora” while highlighting their first public appearance at Hyde Park. Publication: Manchester Evening News Date: April 19, 1968 Country: United Kingdom Location: Manchester Section: Music Review / Pop Column THE STORY The piece explains the meaning of the band’s name (“King of the Lizards”) and introduces M

The April 19, 1968 edition of the Widnes Weekly News profiles the rising underground duo Tyrannosaurus Rex (Marc Bolan and Steve Took), highlighting their unusual name and distinctive music style. Publication: Widnes Weekly News Date: April 19, 1968 Country: United Kingdom Location: Widnes Section: Music Feature THE STORY The article explains the origin of the band’s name (referencing the prehistoric reptile) and describes their unique acoustic sound. It covers their recent s