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

This newspaper review examines Tyrannosaurus Rex's single "Pewter Suitor", describing the group's music as something listeners either loved or hated. While recognising the band's unique style and devoted following, the reviewer questions whether the record possessed sufficient commercial appeal to become a major hit. Publication: Dorset Echo / Dorset Evening Echo Date: January 21, 1969 Country: United Kingdom Under the headline "Music That You Either Love Or Hate", the review

A vibrant psychedelic poster promotes “Flight to Lowlands Paradise Two,” featuring Tyrannosaurus Rex (Marc Bolan & Steve Peregrin Took) at the landmark one-day festival held at the Margriethal – Jaarbeurs in Utrecht, Holland on December 28, 1968. Publication: Paradise II Festival Poster Date: December 28, 1968 Country: Netherlands Location: Utrecht Section: Concert Promotion / Festival Poster THE STORY The colourful poster advertises one of the Netherlands’ first major pop/ps

The December 1, 1968 edition of Beat Instrumental magazine reviews Tyrannosaurus Rex’s second album Prophets, Seers & Sages, Etc., praising the duo’s continued artistic growth and the quality of the material. Publication: Beat Instrumental Date: December 1, 1968 Country: United Kingdom Location: London Section: Album Review THE STORY The review notes that Marc Bolan and Steve Took are “getting better all the time,” highlighting the variety of moods across the tracks, Steve’s

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 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 Great Yarmouth Mercury column from September 13 1968 defends the writer’s stance on progressive music, responding to claims that he had condemned Marc Bolan, Steve Took, and Fleetwood Mac. The piece clarifies his admiration for John Peel’s musical taste and affirms that Bolan’s work was “exactly my cup of tea.” Publication: Great Yarmouth Mercury Date: September 13 1968 Country: United Kingdom The article addresses accusations that the columnist was anti‑progressive, usi

The August 31, 1968 edition of Record Mirror presents an in-depth profile of Tyrannosaurus Rex titled “A Combination, And A Daring Duo,” exploring the background, music, and rising underground appeal of Marc Bolan and Steve Took. Publication: Record Mirror Date: August 31, 1968 Country: United Kingdom Location: London Section: Major Feature THE STORY The article provides background on the duo’s formation, their unconventional name and sound, early struggles, and the release o

This Disc and Music Echo review from July 1968 praises the debut album by Tyrannosaurus Rex, highlighting Marc Bolan’s songwriting brilliance and Steve Peregrine Took’s inventive percussion. The piece describes Bolan as one of pop’s “nicest guys” and a prolific composer whose work already feels “months out of date” — a testament to his forward‑thinking creativity. Publication: Disc and Music Echo Date: July 13 1968 Country: United Kingdom THE STORY The review covers Tyran