Complete Chronicles

On June 15 1969, BBC Radio 1’s Top Gear broadcast the final track from a special Tyrannosaurus Rex session — marking the last ever Top Gear session to feature Steve Peregrin Took. RELEASE / BROADCAST DETAILS Artist: Tyrannosaurus Rex (Marc Bolan & Steve Peregrin Took) Show: BBC Radio 1 – Top Gear Recorded: Monday, May 5 1969 at The Playhouse Theatre, Northumberland Avenue, London Broadcast Dates: May 11 1969 (tracks 2-3 to 2-6) June 15 1969 (final track 2-7) TRACK LISTING

On June 11 1969, Marc Bolan recorded a rare and intimate poetry session at Broadcasting House, London for BBC Radio’s Nightride. This broadcast featured Bolan reading his own poetic works with spoken chat, showcasing his lyrical and mystical side. RECORDING & BROADCAST DETAILS Artist: Marc Bolan Studio: Broadcasting House, London Recorded: Wednesday, June 11 1969 Show: Nightride (BBC Radio) Broadcast Date: Wednesday, June 11 1969 TRACK LISTING A Star of Youth: Poem With Chat

Unicorn – Album Overview Tyrannosaurus Rex’s third studio album, Unicorn, arrived in May 1969 as their most intricate and mystical work to date — a dense tapestry of psychedelic folk, mythic storytelling and increasingly ambitious arrangements. Recorded at Trident Studios, the album captured Marc Bolan and Steve Peregrin Took at the height of their acoustic, otherworldly partnership, just before their creative split later that year. Released on 16 May 1969 by Regal Zonophone

On May 5 1969, Tyrannosaurus Rex recorded a magical session at The Playhouse Theatre, Northumberland Avenue, London for BBC Top Gear. The session, which included an interview with Brian Matthew, was broadcast across multiple dates in May and June 1969. RECORDING & BROADCAST DETAILS Artist: Tyrannosaurus Rex (Marc Bolan & Steve Peregrin Took) Studio: The Playhouse Theatre, Northumberland Avenue, London Recorded: Monday, May 5 1969 Show: Top Gear (BBC Radio 1) Broadcast Dates:

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

A quirky, rhythmic folk-rock single from Tyrannosaurus Rex, “Pewter Suitor” showcased Marc Bolan’s poetic wordplay and mystical style during the duo’s acoustic era. Released as a non-album single, it highlighted their evolving sound just before the major transition to electric glam. Artist: Tyrannosaurus Rex Label: Regal Zonophone Date: January 17, 1969 Catalogue: RZ 3016 Format: 7" Vinyl Single Country: UK A-Side: “Pewter Suitor” Written by: Marc Bolan Produced by: Tony Visc

A vibrant psychedelic poster promotes “Flight to Lowlands Paradise Two,” featuring Tyrannosaurus Rex (Marc Bolan & Steve Peregrin Took) at the landmark one-day festival held at the Margriethal – Jaarbeurs in Utrecht, Holland on December 28, 1968. Publication: Paradise II Festival Poster Date: December 28, 1968 Country: Netherlands Location: Utrecht Section: Concert Promotion / Festival Poster THE STORY The colourful poster advertises one of the Netherlands’ first major pop/ps

The December 1, 1968 edition of Beat Instrumental magazine reviews Tyrannosaurus Rex’s second album Prophets, Seers & Sages, Etc., praising the duo’s continued artistic growth and the quality of the material. Publication: Beat Instrumental Date: December 1, 1968 Country: United Kingdom Location: London Section: Album Review THE STORY The review notes that Marc Bolan and Steve Took are “getting better all the time,” highlighting the variety of moods across the tracks, Steve’s

Tyrannosaurus Rex’s second album, Prophets, Seers & Sages The Angels of the Ages, released just four months after their debut, deepened Marc Bolan’s mystical psychedelic folk vision with richer acoustic arrangements and Steve Peregrin Took’s eclectic percussion. RELEASE / PUBLICATION DETAILS Artist: Tyrannosaurus Rex Title: Prophets, Seers & Sages The Angels of the Ages Date: November 1, 1968 Label: Regal Zonophone Format / Type: LP Vinyl Album (Mono & Stereo editions) Countr

The August 31, 1968 edition of Record Mirror presents an in-depth profile of Tyrannosaurus Rex titled “A Combination, And A Daring Duo,” exploring the background, music, and rising underground appeal of Marc Bolan and Steve Took. Publication: Record Mirror Date: August 31, 1968 Country: United Kingdom Location: London Section: Major Feature THE STORY The article provides background on the duo’s formation, their unconventional name and sound, early struggles, and the release o