Melody Maker concert advertisement promoting three special T. Rex shows for dedicated “Rex Friends” during the early breakthrough period of “Ride A White Swan”. Publication:Melody Maker Date: October 29, 1970 Country: United Kingdom Section: Concert Advertisement THE STORY WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS Advertisement inviting loyal fans to see T. Rex live at three UK venues: Civic Hall Dunstable (Oct 29), City Hall Hull (Oct 30), and Mountford Hall Liverpool (Nov 4). All shows at 8

This Melody Maker clipping captures a reader’s response to the debate surrounding the cost of live music, accompanied by a striking performance photograph captioned “MARC BOLAN: providing cheaper music.” The letter argues that if a major professional orchestra could perform at the Royal Albert Hall for a maximum ticket price of 25 shillings, leading rock bands should likewise be able to offer audiences more affordable concerts. T. Rex are singled out as an example, with the w

This short Melody Maker news item announces the forthcoming release of T. Rex's first single for the newly formed Fly Records label. The report provides details of the release, the label's structure and the tracks selected for what was described as a unique triple A-side single. Publication: Melody Maker Date: October 3, 1970 Country: United Kingdom Under the headline "Rex Single", the article reports that one of the first releases on the new Fly Records label would be a T. R

A sepia‑toned farewell to the acoustic era — and the first glimmer of the electric star Bolan was about to become

This Melody Maker advertisement promotes Tyrannosaurus Rex's single "By The Light Of The Magical Moon". Featuring a publicity photograph of Marc Bolan and Steve Peregrin Took, the advert supported the duo's first single release following the departure of Took's predecessor from the group and continued Tyrannosaurus Rex's association with Regal Zonophone. Publication: Melody Maker Date: January 17, 1970 Country: United Kingdom This small but eye-catching advertisement promotes

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 July 15, 1967 edition of Melody Maker announces a new single by John’s Children titled “Come And Play Me In The Garden”, noting that singer and songwriter Marc Bolan has recently left the group to form his own band, Tyrannosaurus Rex Publication: Melody Maker Date: July 15, 1967 Country: United Kingdom Section: News / Singles Announcement The short news item reports the upcoming release of John’s Children’s new single and informs readers that Marc Bolan has departed the b