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T. Rex (September 19, 1972) – “Q&A: What does the rock name mean?” – The Brainerd Dispatch
This Brainerd Dispatch Q&A column from September 19 1972 answers a reader’s question about the origin of the band name T. Rex, offering a mix of factual background and colorful commentary on Marc Bolan’s persona and fame. Publication: The Brainerd Dispatch / The Brainerd Daily Dispatch Date: September 19 1972 Country: United States Responding to a query from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the column explains that T. Rex began as Tyrannosaurus Rex in the late 1960s before electrifyin

1972
Sep 18, 19721 min read
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