A 2007 Italian compilation album, released on vinyl and CD, collecting rare and early Tyrannosaurus Rex tracks, demos, and alternate versions from Marc Bolan’s pre-T. Rex psychedelic folk period. RELEASE / PUBLICATION DETAILS Artist: Tyrannosaurus Rex Title: A Star Of Beards Date: 2007 Label: Get Back Format / Type: CD Album (Compilation) Country: Italy Catalogue: GET660 Barcode: 8013252366024 TRACK LIST Child Star Sleepy Maurice Deep Summer Demon Queen One Inch Rock Highway

The June 20, 1996 edition of the Evening Standard features an article highlighting the relative obscurity of Steve Peregrin Took, the original percussionist and co-founder of Tyrannosaurus Rex alongside Marc Bolan Publication: Evening Standard Date: June 20, 1996 Country: United Kingdom Location: London Section: Arts THE STORY The piece discusses Steve Peregrin Took’s tragic life and death, his departure from the band, and the efforts of fans (including Susan Hibberd) to rest

Former Tyrannosaurus Rex percussionist Steve Took reflects on his years with Marc Bolan, his departure from the group, and his attempts to forge a new musical path. In a candid interview with Charles Shaar Murray, Took discusses fame, boogie, underground culture, drugs, creativity and life beyond Bolanmania. Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Publication Date: October 14, 1972 Country: United Kingdom Event Date: October 1972 Written by Charles Shaar Murray, this substanti

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

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

A local newspaper report reveals a last‑minute change to a University of East Anglia dance event after the Spencer Davis Group withdrew, leading organisers to secure Tyrannosaurus Rex as replacement performers for the same evening's concert. Publication: Eastern Daily Press Publication Date: October 12, 1968 Country: United Kingdom Event Date: October 12, 1968 This short news report covers disruption to a dance organised by the Students' Union of the University of East Anglia

A local newspaper report documents Tyrannosaurus Rex's unexpected appearance at the University of East Anglia after the last‑minute cancellation of the Spencer Davis Group. The article captures an early chapter in the group's rise, with Marc Bolan and Steve Peregrin Took stepping in to save the event at short notice. Publication: The Eastern Evening News Publication Date: October 14, 1968 Country: United Kingdom Event Date: October 12, 1968 This report appeared following a Un

A small but historically significant local newspaper advertisement promoting a Tyrannosaurus Rex appearance at Glastonbury Town Hall. Published during the duo's formative years, the advert captures Marc Bolan and Steve Peregrin Took as they continued to build their reputation through a relentless schedule of club, university and dance hall appearances across Britain. Publication: Evening Post Publication Date: October 5, 1968 Country: United Kingdom Event Date: October 5, 196

Newspaper advertisement promoting Tyrannosaurus Rex's appearance at Glastonbury Town Hall, capturing Marc Bolan and Steve Peregrin Took during their rapidly emerging underground success in Britain. Published the day before the performance, the advert provides contemporary evidence of one of the duo's early Somerset appearances. Publication: The Wells Journal Publication Date: October 4, 1968 Country: United Kingdom Event Date: October 5, 1968 This striking display advertiseme

This rare single-sided SPOT acetate preserves Jasper C. Debussy, one of twelve recordings completed by Marc Bolan and Steve Peregrin Took during two recording sessions held at Spot Studios during August 1967. These sessions represent a key turning point in Bolan's artistic development and document the earliest stages of the musical partnership that would soon become Tyrannosaurus Rex. RECORDING The recording was produced by Simon Napier Bell. Recording took place at Spot Stud