Tyrannosaurus Rex (June 4, 1968) “Out-of-Touch Folk in the Random Idiom” Royal Festival Hall (June 3, 1968) Review – The Daily Telegraph

The June 4, 1968 edition of The Daily Telegraph reviews a Tyrannosaurus Rex performance at the Royal Festival Hall, offering a critical take on their folk style and experimental approach.

Publication: The Daily Telegraph Date: June 4, 1968

Country: United Kingdom Location: London

Section: Music Review

THE STORY

The review discusses Marc Bolan and Steve Peregrin Took’s acoustic set, describing their songs as “random” and questioning their connection to traditional folk. It contrasts them with other performers on the bill like Roy Harper and David Bowie.

CONTEXT AND NOTES

This early review captures Tyrannosaurus Rex during their underground folk phase, just before their breakthrough. It reflects the mixed critical reception their whimsical, poetic style sometimes received in the mainstream press.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS

Event: Concert review

Era: 1968 (Tyrannosaurus Rex acoustic era)

Tone: Critical, observational Photography: Text-based review (no photo in clipping)

WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS

• Headline “Out-of-Touch Folk in the Random Idiom”

• Detailed critique of Tyrannosaurus Rex’s performance and style

• Mention of the Royal Festival Hall show and other acts

• Typical newspaper music review layout

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• March 9, 1968 Middle Earth Club performance (Tony Visconti discovery)

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SOURCES

• The Daily Telegraph, June 4, 1968