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📰 From Bolan Boogie to Gutter Rock – Feature : Oct. 1972
A raw, unflinching two-page interview with Steve Took pulls back the curtain on his fractured relationship with Marc Bolan and the harsh realities of life after leaving T. Rex. The piece is laced with bitterness, regret, and dark humour as Took reflects on the glam explosion he helped spark but was largely written out of. This October 1972 NME feature gives voice to one of glam rock’s most overlooked figures at the exact moment T. Rextasy was at its peak, offering a stark cou

T.Rex
Oct 14, 19723 min read


📰 Double Dose of T.Rex – Album Review : Apr. 1972
A breezy, appreciative review page in Record Mirror celebrates a “double dose” of Tyrannosaurus Rex reissues, spotlighting the early acoustic magic of Marc Bolan and Steve Took while contrasting it with the band’s evolving electric sound. The large group photograph of Marc with Steve Took anchors the piece, evoking the intimate, poetic beginnings of what would become glam rock. This April 22, 1972 Record Mirror feature captures a transitional moment — looking back fondly at t

Tyrannosaurus Rex
Apr 22, 19722 min read


📰 Took Talks – Article: Apr. 1972
📰 Took Talks – Article: Apr. 1972 A raw, unvarnished glimpse into Steve Took’s post‑T. Rex world, delivered with candour, frustration, and flashes of wry humour. The page feels like a reckoning long deferred. A moment where Took reclaims his voice, challenging the mythology surrounding Marc Bolan and the band they once shared. The piece captures the emotional residue of a partnership dissolved, revealing the personal costs behind glam‑rock’s glittering façade. 🗞 NME 📅 Dat

Tyrannosaurus Rex
Apr 15, 19723 min read


📰 A Combination, And A Daring Duo - Article : Aug. 1968
A detailed 1968 profile of Tyrannosaurus Rex during their underground folk-rock phase, featuring Marc Bolan’s candid thoughts on his music, career, and philosophy. Pre-fame, pre-glam Tyrannosaurus Rex — poetic, eccentric, and fiercely independent. Record Mirror Date: August 31, 1968 Length: 4 min read 📰 Key Highlights • In-depth interview with Marc Bolan and Steve Took • Bolan discusses the band’s origins and underground success • Reflections on dropping out, staying

Tyrannosaurus Rex
Aug 31, 19682 min read


📰 Causing Quite A Stir – News Item: Apr. 1968
A local pop column from spring 1968 captures the early stirrings of Tyrannosaurus Rex’s rise, framed within the shifting landscape of Yarmouth’s youth entertainment scene. The tone is conversational and community‑minded, reflecting the era’s fascination with new sounds and emerging artists. 📰 Quotes from the Article “Yarmouth is now the proud possessor of two discotheques.” “Tyrannosaurus Rex, who have appeared on John Peel’s Radio One Show, have a new single ‘Deborah’.” 📰

Tyrannosaurus Rex
Apr 26, 19683 min read


📰 Debora – Single Review : Apr. 1968
A short, curious review in the Leicester Mercury takes an early look at Tyrannosaurus Rex’s debut single “Debora,” praising its eccentric charm while predicting commercial success for the duo’s unique sound. The brief, slightly puzzled write-up perfectly captures the bewilderment and intrigue that greeted Marc Bolan and Steve Took’s early work. This April 25, 1968 clipping from the Leicester Mercury is one of the very first published reviews of Tyrannosaurus Rex, documenting

Tyrannosaurus Rex
Apr 25, 19682 min read


📰 Debora – Single Review : Apr. 1968
A short, wry single review in the Norwich Evening News praises Tyrannosaurus Rex’s “Debora” as one of those rare records that rises above the hollow commercialism of the charts, highlighting Marc Bolan and Steve Took’s unique poetic charm. The review mixes gentle humour with genuine appreciation for the duo’s ability to transcend typical pop values. This April 22, 1968 clipping offers an early, local-press glimpse of Tyrannosaurus Rex at the very beginning of their acoustic-f

glamslam72
Apr 22, 19682 min read


📰 Whispering Sweet Things – News: Apr. 1968
A stark, early glimpse of Marc Bolan and Steve Took as they begin to surface in the avant‑garde corners of the pop world — mysterious, acoustic, and already whispered about by those in the know. 📰 Publication Details Publication: Worcester News Date: April 19, 1968 Country: United Kingdom Section / Page: Page 7 Format: Small News Piece 📰 What the Clipping Shows A short column beneath a black‑and‑white promotional photograph of Marc Bolan and Steve Took. The text introduc

Tyrannosaurus Rex
Apr 19, 19682 min read


📰 Biggest Ever – News: Apr. 1968
A playful, lightly humorous tone runs through this late‑’60s clipping, capturing Tyrannosaurus Rex at the moment they first stepped into public view. The atmosphere is one of curiosity and novelty — a duo emerging from London’s underground scene with a name as striking as their sound. 📰 Quotes from the Article “‘Tyrannosaurus Rex’ means ‘king of the lizards.’” “Their sound is ‘different’… with a repetitive chorus and lightning guitar work.” 📰 Publication Details Publication

Tyrannosaurus Rex
Apr 19, 19682 min read


📰 Their Music Is As Unusual As Their Name – News: Apr. 1968
A warm, curious tone runs through this 1968 feature, capturing Tyrannosaurus Rex at the very beginning of their journey. The clipping radiates the sense of discovery that surrounded Marc Bolan and Steve Took as they emerged from London’s underground clubs into the wider pop conversation. 📰 Quotes from the Article “‘Tyrannosaurus Rex’ means ‘King of the Lizards.’” “Their music is as unusual as their name.” 📰 What the Clipping Shows The clipping is a mid‑column feature with a

Tyrannosaurus Rex
Apr 19, 19683 min read
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