Tyrannosaurus Rex 1967-1970

A sepia‑toned farewell to the acoustic era — and the first glimmer of the electric star Bolan was about to become

A glimpse into 1970’s local‑press skepticism — Bolan’s mystic poetry admired, his evolving sound misunderstood.

The final Tyrannosaurus Rex album — and the first spark of Bolan’s electric future.

A fleeting regional report that captures Bolan’s electric awakening — a new song, new equipment, and a glimpse into the anxieties of a young artist facing America in 1970.

Photographer Pete Sanders held a photo session with Marc Bolan and Mickey Finn at Holland Park and Blenheim Crescent on January 29, 1970. Pictures from this session were later featured on the cover of "A Beard of Stars."

Bolan & Finn's Holland Park Shoot On January 29, 1970, a photo session featuring Marc Bolan and Mickey Finn was conducted by photographer Pete Sanders at two locations: Holland Park, Kensington, London W8, England, and 57 Blenheim Crescent, Ladbroke Grove, London W11, England. Two of the images captured during this session were later used on the cover of Tyrannosaurus Rex’s album A Beard of Stars (released March 13, 1970 ). Session Overview Date: January 29, 1970 Photographer

The Last Tyrannosaurus Rex 45 Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK on Regal Zonophone (catalogue: RZ 3025) in 1970, Tyrannosaurus Rex’s “By The Light Of A Magical Moon” — backed with “Find A Little Wood” — was the final releases under the full Tyrannosaurus Rex name before the shift to T. Rex. Written by Marc Bolan, produced by Tony Visconti, this dreamy folk-psych track closed the acoustic duo era. Track Listing A: By The Light Of A Magical Moon B: Find A Little Wood

A Bolan & Took Folk-Psych Swan Song Released as a vinyl LP in the UK on Regal Zonophone (catalogue: LRZ 1007 mono / SLRZ 1007 stereo), Tyrannosaurus Rex’s Unicorn was released May 16, 1969 — their third studio album — was the final Bolan/Took duo studio album. Produced by Tony Visconti at Trident Studios, this 16-track folk-psych gem featured John Peel reading a children’s story on “Romany Soup.” Issued in gatefold sleeve with mono blue labels (LRZ 1007) and stereo red labels

Tyrannosaurus Rex started their first tour to feature new member Mickey Finn, at Manchester Free Trades Hall November 21, 1969. The tour also was to showcase a number of the new tracks from the soon to be released A Beard Of Stars album

Bolan & Finn weave psychedelic folk magic for BBC Radio One! On their first radio session for BBC Radio One featuring Mickey Finn, Tyrannosaurus Rex recorded five tracks on November 17, 1969, they were transmitted on November 22. Hosted by Brian Matthews, the show included an interview and the songs.: “Fist Heart Mighty Dawn Dart,” “Pavilions Of Sun,” “A Day Laye,” “By The Light Of A Magical Moon,” “Wind Cheetah"