There Was A Time: Marc’s Scrapbook:

This EMI Records press release was issued to promote Tyrannosaurus Rex's new single "By The Light Of A Magical Moon". Although the document itself is undated, it accompanied the release of the single and formally introduced Mickey Finn as Marc Bolan's new musical partner following the departure of Steve Peregrin Took. Document: EMI Records Press Release Associated Release Date: January 16, 1970 Country: United Kingdom Label: Regal Zonophone Catalogue Number: RZ 3025 THE PRESS

This rare 1969 first-printing concert poster promotes Tyrannosaurus Rex (Marc Bolan’s early duo) performing at Family Dog on the Great Highway in San Francisco, alongside Country Joe & the Fish and other acts. Publication: Original Concert Poster Date: August 8, 9 & 10, 1969 Country: United States Location: San Francisco, California Section: Concert Promotion (Psychedelic Poster) THE STORY The elegant brown-and-white poster, designed with a nautical ship’s wheel motif, advert

A full-page promotional advertisement from Blue Thumb Records announces Tyrannosaurus Rex’s arrival in America, promoting their album Unicorn and their first major US tour following successful European sell-out shows. Publication: Blue Thumb Records Promotional Page (Music Trade Press) Date: August 8, 1969 Country: United States Location: California Section: Full-Page Record Company Advertisement THE STORY The striking ad features a dramatic black & white portrait of Marc Bol

The 8 August 1969 edition of The San Francisco Examiner lists Tyrannosaurus Rex in the “Today’s Highlights” rock section for a show at the Family Dog on the Great Highway. Publication: The San Francisco Examiner Date: August 8, 1969 Country: United States Under the heading “TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS,” the Rock listing reads: Country Joe and the Fish, Tyrannosaurus Rex, Tongue and Groove and Kevin, tonight through Sunday from 9 to 2 at the Family Dog on the Great Highway. CONTEXT AND

The 8 August 1969 edition of the San Francisco Chronicle lists Tyrannosaurus Rex among the acts for a dance-concert at the Family Dog on the Great Highway. Publication: San Francisco Chronicle Date: August 8, 1969 Country: United States THE STORY The short listing announces a Dance-Concert featuring Country Joe and the Fish, Tongue and Groove, Kevin the Organist and Tyrannosaurus Rex at the Family Dog on the Great Highway, 660 Great Highway, next to Playland. CONTEXT AND NOT

The July 26, 1969 edition features an interview with Marc Bolan of Tyrannosaurus Rex discussing underground music, exposure, and the band’s philosophy. Publication: Music Magazine / Press Date: July 26, 1969 Country: United Kingdom Location: UK Section: Interview / Feature THE STORY Marc Bolan talks about the challenges underground groups face in getting exposure, the band’s transformation, and their approach to music. He emphasizes staying true to their artistic vision rathe

A July 26, 1969 music press review praises Tyrannosaurus Rex’s single “King Of The Rumbling Spires” as a fascinating, poetic track with a catchy hook. Publication: Music Magazine / Press Date: July 26, 1969 Country: United Kingdom Location: UK Section: Single Review THE STORY The review describes the song as more than a track — a poem set to music. It highlights Marc Bolan’s enigmatic lyrics, the simple yet catchy melody, and the band’s new use of electronic equipment (fuzz

Evening Chronicle advertisement promoting Tyrannosaurus Rex performing a special late dance at the Bay Hotel, Seaburn. Publication: Evening Chronicle Date: June 27, 1969 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne / Seaburn THE STORY WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS Advertisement for a special late dance featuring Tyrannosaurus Rex at the Bay Hotel in Seaburn. The event was billed as “Tonight” with the band performing from 7–1 a.m. • Bold “BAY HOTEL SEABURN” headline • “SPECIAL LATE DANCE” with “T

Tyrannosaurus Rex’s legendary “Lion And Unicorn” tour concert at Manchester’s historic Free Trade Hall on Saturday, February 22, 1969, promoted by NEMS Enterprises, with David Bowie opening the show performing his experimental one-man mime act depicting China’s invasion of Tibet. Publication: Original Concert Poster + Signed Tour Programme Date: February 22, 1969 Country: United Kingdom Location: Free Trade Hall, Manchester THE STORY Marc Bolan and Steve Peregrin Took brought

This newspaper review examines Tyrannosaurus Rex's single "Pewter Suitor", describing the group's music as something listeners either loved or hated. While recognising the band's unique style and devoted following, the reviewer questions whether the record possessed sufficient commercial appeal to become a major hit. Publication: Dorset Echo / Dorset Evening Echo Date: January 21, 1969 Country: United Kingdom Under the headline "Music That You Either Love Or Hate", the review