1968: The Stars Start To Shine

Tyrannosaurus Rex (July 5, 1968) My People Were Fair and Had Sky in Their Hair... But Now They're Content to Wear Stars on Their Brows LP (Mono / Stereo) RELEASE / PUBLICATION DETAILS Artist: Tyrannosaurus Rex Title: My People Were Fair and Had Sky in Their Hair... But Now They're Content to Wear Stars on Their Brows Date: July 5, 1968 Label: Regal Zonophone Format / Type: LP Vinyl Album (Mono & Stereo editions) Country: United Kingdom Catalogue: Stereo: SLRZ 1003 Mono: LRZ 1

The duo made their international debut at 'The First Holiness Kitschgarden For The Liberation Of Love And Peace In Colours!!!' festival, held on June 21-22, 1968, at the Houtrusthallen in The Hague. The lineup also featured Cream, Traffic, Small Faces, Family, and The Move.

Marc Bolan and Steve Peregrin Took recorded a wonderful session at BBC Studio 1, 201 Piccadilly, London for John Peel’s Top Gear. The beautifully intimate recordings (with chat) included: "Stacey Grove" "One Inch Rock" "Salamanda Palaganda" "Eastern Spell" "Wind Quartets" First broadcast on July 14th and August 25th 1968, these tracks perfectly capture Tyrannosaurus Rex in their early psychedelic folk-hippie prime — gentle, mystical, and full of charm .A lovely early document

On June 11 1968, Tyrannosaurus Rex recorded a mystical and intimate session at BBC Studio 1, 201 Piccadilly, London for Top Gear. The session was broadcast in two parts during the summer of 1968. RECORDING & BROADCAST DETAILS Artist: Tyrannosaurus Rex (Marc Bolan & Steve Peregrin Took) Studio: BBC Studio 1, 201 Piccadilly, London Recorded: Tuesday, June 11 1968 Show: Top Gear (BBC Radio 1) Broadcast Dates: Sunday, July 14 1968 (tracks 1-19 to 1-22) Sunday, August 25 1968 (tra

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’

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