There Was A Time: Marc’s Scrapbook:

A prehistoric name, a mystical sound, and the early support of John Peel — the foundations of the Bolan legend were already in motion.

The April 19, 1968 edition of the Worcester News features a striking photo and profile of Tyrannosaurus Rex, positioning them as an essential act for anyone claiming to be even slightly avant-garde in the pop world, while highlighting their debut single “Debora” on Regal Zonophone. Publication: Worcester News Date: April 19, 1968 Country: United Kingdom Location: Worcester Section: Music Feature THE STORY The piece includes a prominent black & white photograph of Marc Bolan s

In early 1968, Tony Visconti walked into Middle Earth and saw a duo unlike anything he had encountered in London’s psychedelic underground. Marc Bolan and Steve Peregrin Took sat cross‑legged on the floor, weaving strange, hypnotic songs over hand‑drummed rhythms. That night, Visconti approached Bolan, offered his card, and unknowingly set the stage for one of the most important producer‑artist relationships of the era

A detailed newspaper profile from the Evening Sentinel dated 30 September 1967, capturing John Peel at the pivotal moment of his transition from pirate radio to the BBC. John Peel – Evening Sentinel feature on Perfumed Garden and BBC Radio 1 transition, 30 September 1967. SOURCE DETAILS Publication: Evening Sentinel Date: 30 September 1967 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Page 4 / Music Feature Title: John Peel’s Garden May Bloom Once More Author: Alan Jones THE STORY

The September 25, 1967 edition of the Lincolnshire Echo profiles John Peel’s influential late-night pirate radio show The Perfumed Garden, highlighting his support for emerging underground artists — including an early mention of Marc Bolan as one of the talents Peel championed. Publication: Lincolnshire Echo Date: September 25, 1967 Country: United Kingdom Location: Lincoln, Lincolnshire Section: Radio / Music Feature THE STORY The article portrays John Peel as a passionate a

This short review from July 1967 praises John’s Children’s new single Come and Play with Me in the Garden on Track Records. Following the near‑success of Desdemona, the piece describes the band’s latest release as loud, forceful, and perfectly tuned to the flower‑power groove of the era. Publication: Music Paper Date: July 22 1967 Country: United Kingdom The review notes that after Desdemona narrowly missed the charts, John’s Children quickly returned with another energetic

On July 22 1967, Marc Bolan officially formed Tyrannosaurus Rex after leaving John's Children. Initially conceived as a four‑piece electric rock band, the group played its first and only show at the Electric Garden in Covent Garden, London - a performance so chaotic that it prompted an immediate reformation into the acoustic folk duo that would define Bolan's early career. THE STORY Following his departure from John's Children, Marc Bolan assembled a new band under the name T

The July 15, 1967 edition of Melody Maker announces a new single by John’s Children titled “Come And Play Me In The Garden”, noting that singer and songwriter Marc Bolan has recently left the group to form his own band, Tyrannosaurus Rex Publication: Melody Maker Date: July 15, 1967 Country: United Kingdom Section: News / Singles Announcement The short news item reports the upcoming release of John’s Children’s new single and informs readers that Marc Bolan has departed the b

A brief but culturally important listing marking Bolan’s early national TV exposure on Ready, Steady, Go! during a pivotal moment in his artistic evolution.

The November 25, 1966 edition of the Worcester News features a review by Mike Pryce of Marc Bolan’s single “Hippy Gumbo,” an early solo release showcasing his emerging psychedelic and folk-influenced sound. Publication: Worcester News Date: November 25, 1966 Country: United Kingdom Location: Worcester Section: Music / Singles Review THE STORY The review discusses Marc Bolan’s “Hippy Gumbo,” highlighting his distinctive style during this transitional phase. It reflects the gro