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Tyrannosaurus Rex (July 4, 1970) Blues at the Eyrie Festival

Writer: 1970
1970
Jul 3, 1970
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On Saturday, July 4, 1970, Tyrannosaurus Rex performed at the Blues at the Eyrie open-air festival at Bedford Town Football Ground. This was a pivotal transitional gig for Marc Bolan’s band. They were evolving from their psychedelic folk roots toward the heavier electric sound that would soon spark the glam rock explosion.

Main Acts: • Deep Purple (headliners)

• Chicken Shack

• Tyrannosaurus Rex 

• Medicine Head, Principal Edwards Magic Theatre, Skin Alley + others


Compèred by John Peel.

Deep Purple Setlist 


  1. Speed King

  2. Hush (Joe South cover)

  3. Into the Fire

  4. Child in Time

  5. Wring That Neck

  6. Mandrake Root

  7. Paint It Black (The Rolling Stones cover)

  8. Drum Solo Encore:

  9. Black Night

  10. Lucille (Little Richard cover)

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  • 1971 The Warrior's Reign The arrival of T. Rextasy. Chart success, cultural influence, and the breakthrough.

  • 1972: The Height Of T. Rextasy The phenomenon reaches its peak. Hit records, sold-out concerts, television appearances.

  • 1973: Beyond The Revolution Moving beyond the peak years, Marc continued to evolve creatively while remaining one of Britain's most visible and influential performers.

  • 1974: Zinc Alloy's Dream A year of experimentation, reinvention, and ambitious new directions as Marc sought fresh creative horizons.

  • 1975: Zip Gun Boogie Defined by the release of Bolan's Zip Gun, this period documented Marc's continuing creativity.

  • 1976: The Dragon Takes Flight The Futuristic Dragon era. New ideas, renewed momentum, and the foundations of a remarkable comeback.

  • 1977: The Dandy's Return The celebrated comeback year. New music, television .

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