Marc Bolan / John Peel (September 25, 1967) “The Perfumed Garden” - Lincolnshire Echo

The September 25, 1967 edition of the Lincolnshire Echo profiles John Peel’s influential late-night pirate radio show The Perfumed Garden, highlighting his support for emerging underground artists — including an early mention of Marc Bolan as one of the talents Peel championed.

Publication: Lincolnshire Echo Date: September 25, 1967 Country: United Kingdom Location: Lincoln, Lincolnshire Section: Radio / Music Feature

THE STORY

The article portrays John Peel as a passionate advocate for new, unconventional music, broadcasting from midnight to 2 a.m. on Radio London. It notes Peel’s eclectic taste and his promotion of artists like Marc Bolan, who performed acoustic sets and poetry readings on the show during his transition from pop to the mystical folk sound of Tyrannosaurus Rex.

CONTEXT AND NOTES

This piece captures a pivotal moment in 1967 when Marc Bolan (still transitioning from his earlier career) was gaining traction in the UK underground scene. John Peel became one of Bolan’s earliest and most important supporters, giving airtime to his poetic, acoustic material long before mainstream success. The Perfumed Garden was a vital platform for the emerging psychedelic and folk underground.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS

Event: Radio show profile with early Marc Bolan mention

Era: 1967 (Pre-T. Rex / Underground Folk era)

WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS

• Discussion of John Peel’s The Perfumed Garden and its role in the underground scene

• Reference to Marc Bolan as one of the artists Peel regularly featured

• Details on Peel’s broadcasting style and championing of new talent

• Broader context of the 1967 counterculture and pirate radio

RELATED MATERIAL This September 25, 1967 Lincolnshire Echo feature marks one of the earliest regional press acknowledgments of Marc Bolan’s association with John Peel and the underground scene, pairing well with other 1967–1968 Tyrannosaurus Rex items. For other relevant posts, see the tags at the foot of the page.

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