Tyrannosaurus Rex (March 5, 1970) "Amusing poster outside of the Winter Gardens Pavilion" - Western Daily Press

Western Daily Press article featuring an early review and interview snippet with Marc Bolan of Tyrannosaurus Rex following their performance at Weston-super-Mare.

Publication: Western Daily Press Date: March 5, 1970

Country: United Kingdom Section: Entertainment / Music News

THE STORY	WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS
The article reports on Tyrannosaurus Rex’s performance at the Winter Gardens Pavilion in Weston-super-Mare. It mentions their new sound equipment, a brand-new song “Jewel” written by Marc Bolan only two days earlier, and includes comments from Bolan about his upcoming American tour and his thoughts on the film Easy Rider.	• Headline referencing an amusing poster advertising Tyrannosaurus Rex (Tyran, Nosau, Rus and Rex) • Hand-drawn cartoon illustration of a face with glasses • Detailed review and quotes from correspondent Mark Ashley

CONTEXT AND NOTES	RELATED MATERIAL
This early 1970 piece captures Tyrannosaurus Rex during their transition from psychedelic folk to electric rock, just before their major breakthrough as T. Rex. It shows Marc Bolan’s growing confidence and his candid views on touring and culture.	For more similar posts, check out the tags at the bottom of the page.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS	SOURCES
Event: Newspaper review & interview Era: 1970 (Pre-glam / Electric transition) Tone: Amused, observational Photography: Hand-drawn cartoon illustration	• Western Daily Press, March 5, 1970 • Contribution by Mark Ashley

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