Tyrannosaurus Rex (August 31, 1968) “A Combination, And A Daring Duo” Record Mirror

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 of their debut album My People Were Fair And Had Sky In Their Hair.... It includes commentary on their live performances, songwriting, and the mystical, poetic quality of their music, with an opinion piece by Jon Goddard.

CONTEXT AND NOTES

By late summer 1968, Tyrannosaurus Rex had released their debut album and were building a dedicated following in London’s underground scene. This Record Mirror feature captures them at a pivotal moment — transitioning from club performances to wider recognition under producer Tony Visconti.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS Event: In-depth band profile Era: 1968 (Early Tyrannosaurus Rex / Psychedelic Folk) Tone: Enthusiastic, exploratory, appreciative Photography: Black & white image of the duo (Marc Bolan with guitar)

WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS

• Bold headline “A COMBINATION, AND A DARING DUO TYRANNOSAURUS REX”

• Background on Marc Bolan and Steve Took

• Discussion of their music, name origin, and debut album

• Opinion column by Jon Goddard and overall byline by Derek Boltwood

RELATED MATERIAL This August 31, 1968 Record Mirror feature on Tyrannosaurus Rex builds on the earlier April 1968 single reviews and the March 1968 Middle Earth Club poster, showing the band’s continued momentum after the release of their debut album. For other relevant posts, see the tags at the foot of the page.

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