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Tyrannosaurus Rex (July 30, 1968) – Album Review – Coventry Evening Telegraph
The July 30, 1968 edition of the Coventry Evening Telegraph reviews Tyrannosaurus Rex’s album My People Were Fair and Had Sky in Their Hair... But Now They're Content to Wear Stars on Their Brows under the heading “Judge this for yourself.” Publication: Coventry Evening Telegraph Date: July 30, 1968 Country: United Kingdom The reviewer states they are in two minds about the album. The whining eccentric vocals and surging words are described as intriguing at first but pale ov

Tyrannosaurus Rex
Jul 29, 19682 min read


Tyrannosaurus Rex (July 27, 1968) – “Fertile” Album Review – Evening Chronicle
The July 27, 1968 edition of the Evening Chronicle reviews the new Tyrannosaurus Rex album ( My People Were Fair) on Regal Zonophone, praising the fertile imagination of Marc Bolan. Publication: Evening Chronicle Date: July 27, 1968 Country: United Kingdom The short review states that Tyrannosaurus Rex defy description and have to be heard. It notes that their new Regal Zonophone album will be heard, and that every one of the 12 numbers comes from the fertile imagination of M

Tyrannosaurus Rex
Jul 26, 19681 min read


Tyrannosaurus Rex (July 13, 1968) Album Review – Evening Post
The July 13, 1968 edition of the Evening Post reviews Tyrannosaurus Rex’s album, describing it as a “dirgy, over-fussy” release. Publication: Evening Post Date: July 13, 1968 Country: United Kingdom Location: Bristol Section: Music Review THE STORY The review criticises the album’s folksey and whimsical style, noting too many overworked fairy tale images. It acknowledges Marc Bolan’s startling voice but finds it insufficient to carry the record. CONTEXT AND NOTES This mixed

1971
Jul 12, 19681 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 4, 19682 min read


Tyrannosaurus Rex (April 5 & 13, 1968) “Oak, Ash & Thorn” Concert Poster – Royal Festival Hall
Rare original poster advertising Tyrannosaurus Rex’s early headline shows at the Purcell Room, Royal Festival Hall, London, on Friday April 5 and Saturday April 13, 1968. Publication: Concert Poster Date: April 1968 Country: United Kingdom Location: London Section: Live Performance THE STORY The striking black & white poster, designed by “Sebastian” and printed at the Ranelagh Press, promotes Tyrannosaurus Rex performing “In concert with John Peel”. It marks one of the group’

Tyrannosaurus Rex
Jun 4, 19681 min read


Tyrannosaurus Rex (June 4, 1968) “Out-of-Touch Folk in the Random Idiom” Royal Festival Hall (June 3, 1968) Review – The Daily Telegraph
The June 4, 1968 edition of The Daily Telegraph reviews a Tyrannosaurus Rex performance at the Royal Festival Hall, offering a critical take on their folk style and experimental approach. Publication: The Daily Telegraph Date: June 4, 1968 Country: United Kingdom Location: London Section: Music Review THE STORY The review discusses Marc Bolan and Steve Peregrin Took’s acoustic set, describing their songs as “random” and questioning their connection to traditional folk. It con

Tyrannosaurus Rex
Jun 3, 19681 min read


Marc Bolan (November 25, 1966) “Hippy Gumbo” Worcester News – Single Review
The November 25, 1966 edition of the Worcester News features a review by Mike Pryce of Marc Bolan’s single “Hippy Gumbo,” an early solo release showcasing his emerging psychedelic and folk-influenced sound. Publication: Worcester News Date: November 25, 1966 Country: United Kingdom Location: Worcester Section: Music / Singles Review THE STORY The review discusses Marc Bolan’s “Hippy Gumbo,” highlighting his distinctive style during this transitional phase. It reflects the gro

Marc Bolan
Nov 25, 19662 min read
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