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’s first major headline appearances in London.

CONTEXT AND NOTES

This was an important early milestone for Tyrannosaurus Rex (Marc Bolan & Steve Peregrin Took) as they transitioned from underground clubs to prestigious venues. The Purcell Room shows helped build their reputation in the psychedelic folk scene just before their breakthrough album My People Were Fair....

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS 

Event: Concert Poster

Era: 1968 (Early Tyrannosaurus Rex acoustic era)

Tone: Mystical, artistic Photography: Ornate line drawing of a face and hand with the band’s distinctive logo

WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS

• Bold “TYRANNOSAURUS REX” logo

• Detailed line illustration by “Sebastian”

• Venue and date information for the Purcell Room

• “In concert with John Peel” billing

RELATED MATERIAL

• June 3, 1968 Royal Festival Hall Concert (with David Bowie)

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SOURCES

• Original 1968 Concert Poster

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