1970: The Swan King

The year Marc Bolan plugged in, shortened the band name to T. Rex, and ignited the glam rock revolution with the breakthrough hit “Ride a White Swan”. This section covers the electric transformation from the acoustic folk era of Tyrannosaurus Rex to the start of T. Rex’s chart-dominating glory.

Tyrannosaurus Rex (16 May 1970) Extravaganza 70 - NME Advert

A vibrant full-page advertisement from New Musical Express dated 16 May 1970, promoting the ambitious 8-day Extravaganza 70 music and fashion festival at Olympia, London SOURCE DETAILS Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: May 16, 1970 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Full-Page Advertisement Title: Extravaganza 70 – 8 Day Music & Fashion Festival THE STORY This eye-catching NME advert announces “Extravaganza 70”, an ambitious week-long event (29 May – 6 June 19

There Was A Time: Marc’s Scrapbook:

Tyrannosaurus Rex

May 16, 19702 min read

Tyrannosaurus Rex (March 30, 1970) “Beard of Stars” Album Review – Greenock Telegraph

A fleeting Scottish review that quietly acknowledges the shift from mystical folk to the electric swagger that would soon define T. Rex.

There Was A Time: Marc’s Scrapbook:

glamslam72

Mar 30, 19701 min read

A black‑and‑white newspaper clipping from New Musical Express (March 28, 1970) featuring a headline reading “Tyrannosaurus Rex: ‘Really We’re Just Pop’,” accompanied by a portrait of Marc Bolan and Micky Finn. The article discusses the band’s evolving sound, lineup changes, and the release of A Beard of Stars.

Tyrannosaurus Rex (March 28, 1970) “Really We’re Just Pop” NME

Before the glitter, before the chart‑topping roar of T. Rex, there was a duo insisting — with quiet confidence — that they were “just pop.” In 1970, that simplicity was the most radical statement Marc Bolan could make

There Was A Time: Marc’s Scrapbook:

Tyrannosaurus Rex

Mar 28, 19702 min read

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1970: The Swan King

Tyrannosaurus Rex (16 May 1970) Extravaganza 70 - NME Advert

Tyrannosaurus Rex (March 30, 1970) “Beard of Stars” Album Review – Greenock Telegraph

Tyrannosaurus Rex (March 28, 1970) “Really We’re Just Pop” NME

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