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T. Rex (August 28, 1971) – “Weeley Festival Advert” Feature – Disc and Music Echo
This Disc and Music Echo clipping from August 1971 promotes the upcoming Weeley Festival of Progressive Music, held near Clacton‑on‑Sea over the August Bank Holiday Weekend. The advert highlights T. Rex as one of the headline acts, alongside The Faces and King Crimson, marking one of the most ambitious British rock festivals of the early 1970s. Publication: Disc and Music Echo Date: August 28 1971 Country: United Kingdom The page combines two distinct features: a top‑half a

1971
Aug 27, 19712 min read


Tyrannosaurus Rex (July 13, 1968) –Way Ahead Yet Out of Date” Review – Disc and Music Echo
This Disc and Music Echo review from July 1968 praises the debut album by Tyrannosaurus Rex, highlighting Marc Bolan’s songwriting brilliance and Steve Peregrine Took’s inventive percussion. The piece describes Bolan as one of pop’s “nicest guys” and a prolific composer whose work already feels “months out of date” — a testament to his forward‑thinking creativity. Publication: Disc and Music Echo Date: July 13 1968 Country: United Kingdom THE STORY The review covers Tyran

Tyrannosaurus Rex
Jul 12, 19681 min read
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