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T. Rex (December 1, 1970) Marc Bolan Rides A White Swan – Vamp Power Advertisement (Beat Instrumental Magazine)
A half-page advertisement from the December 1970 issue of Beat Instrumental magazine promoting VAMP Power amplifiers, featuring Marc Bolan of T. Rex “riding a white swan” with the band’s equipment. RELEASE / PUBLICATION DETAILS Artist: T. Rex / Marc Bolan Title: Marc Bolan Rides A White Swan (VAMP Power Ad) Date: December 1970 Label: VAMP International Ltd. Format / Type: Magazine Advertisement Country: United Kingdom THE STORY This advertisement highlights Marc Bolan and T.

T.Rex
Dec 1, 19702 min read


Tyrannosaurus Rex (May 31, 1970) Gollum's Cave, Golden Torch Club, Stoke-on-Trent UK
Newspaper advertisement for Tyrannosaurus Rex (Marc Bolan & Mickey Finn) performing at Gollum’s Cave at the Golden Torch Club in Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent. PUBLICATION: the Evening Sentinel Date: May 30, 1970 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Entertainment Advert Title: Gollum’s Cave Presents Tyrannosaurus Rex THE STORY Mushroom Promotions advertises the Sunday evening show at the Torch Club on Hose Street, Tunstall. The event runs from 7 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. with ticket

Tyrannosaurus Rex
May 31, 19701 min read


Tyrannosaurus Rex (August 8–10, 1969) Family Dog on the Great Highway – Concert Poster
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

Tyrannosaurus Rex
Aug 8, 19692 min read


Tyrannosaurus Rex (June 15, 1969) – BBC Top Gear Session Broadcast
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

Tyrannosaurus Rex
Jun 15, 19691 min read


Marc Bolan (June 11, 1969) – BBC Nightride Session
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

Marc Bolan
Jun 11, 19691 min read


Tyrannosaurus Rex (November 1, 1968) Prophets, Seers & Sages The Angels of the Ages LP (Mono / Stereo)
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

Tyrannosaurus Rex
Nov 1, 19682 min read


Tyrannosaurus Rex (July 6 & 7, 1968) – Woburn Music Festival Poster
A vibrant 1968 British festival poster for the Woburn Music Festival at Woburn Abbey, headlined by The Jimi Hendrix Experience with an outstanding lineup including Fleetwood Mac, John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers, Donovan, Tyrannosaurus Rex, Taste, and Al Stewart. Publication: Original Concert Poster Date: 1968 Country: United Kingdom Location: Woburn Abbey, Bedfordshire THE STORY This original paper advertising poster promotes the Woburn Music Festival held over the weekend of

glamslam72
Jul 6, 19682 min read


Tyrannosaurus Rex (July 5, 1968) – My People Were Fair... – UK Promo Poster
This rare 1968 UK promotional poster for Tyrannosaurus Rex’s debut album My People Were Fair and Had Sky in Their Hair... But Now They're Content to Wear Stars on Their Brows features a striking psychedelic design with a Tyrannosaurus Rex dinosaur. Publication: Original Promotional Poster Date: July 5, 1968 Country: United Kingdom Location: London Section: Album Promotion (Psychedelic Poster) THE STORY The vibrant pink and green poster depicts a stylized Tyrannosaurus Rex din

Tyrannosaurus Rex
Jul 5, 19682 min read


John's Children (October 6, 1967) “Go-Go Girl” / “Jagged Time Lapse” – Single 7" UK
The final single from John's Children, featuring a Marc Bolan-penned A-side even after his acrimonious departure from the band. “Go-Go Girl” / “Jagged Time Lapse” captures the raw energy of late-1960s British mod/psychedelic rock. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: John's Children Label: Track Date: October 6, 1967 Catalogue: 604010 Format: 7" Vinyl Single Country: UK A-Side: “Go-Go Girl” Written by: Marc Bolan B-Side: “Jagged Time Lapse” Written by: Hewlett, McClelland TRACK LIST UK 7

John's Children
Oct 6, 19671 min read


Marc Bolan / John Peel (September 25, 1967) “The Perfumed Garden” - Lincolnshire Echo
The September 25, 1967 edition of the Lincolnshire Echo profiles John Peel’s influential late-night pirate radio show The Perfumed Garden, highlighting his support for emerging underground artists — including an early mention of Marc Bolan as one of the talents Peel championed. Publication: Lincolnshire Echo Date: September 25, 1967 Country: United Kingdom Location: Lincoln, Lincolnshire Section: Radio / Music Feature THE STORY The article portrays John Peel as a passionate a

Marc Bolan
Sep 25, 19672 min read
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