Tyrannosaurus Rex (April 19, 1968) “slightly avant-garde...” Worcester News

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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