Tyrannosaurus Rex (April 19, 1968) “slightly avant-garde...” Worcester News
Updated: Jun 16
The April 19, 1968 edition of the Worcester News features a striking photo and profile of Tyrannosaurus Rex, positioning them as an essential act for anyone claiming to be even slightly avant-garde in the pop world, while highlighting their debut single “Debora” on Regal Zonophone.
Publication: Worcester News
Date: April 19, 1968
Country: United Kingdom Location: Worcester
Section: Music Feature
THE STORY
The piece includes a prominent black & white photograph of Marc Bolan standing and Steve Took seated, along with text praising the duo’s unique position in the underground scene and announcing their first disc “Debora,” naturally self-penned by Marc Bolan.
CONTEXT AND NOTES
This early regional feature with photo appears during the first wave of press for Tyrannosaurus Rex, shortly after the release of their debut single. It reflects the growing fascination with their mystical, poetic style in the psychedelic underground.
FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS
Event: Early band profile with photograph
Era: 1968 (Early Tyrannosaurus Rex / Psychedelic Folk)
Tone: Admiring, forward-looking Photography: Iconic black & white studio-style portrait of Marc Bolan and Steve Took
WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS
Large black & white photo of Marc Bolan (standing) and Steve Took (seated)
Text declaring Tyrannosaurus Rex essential for the avant-garde pop world
Mention of their first disc “Debora” on Regal Zonophone, written by Marc Bolan
RELATED MATERIAL
This April 19, 1968 Worcester News feature with photo of Tyrannosaurus Rex connects directly with the other same-date pieces (Widnes Weekly News, Manchester Evening News, Evening News and Star) and the March 23 Middle Earth Club poster.
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