Tyrannosaurus Rex was the original name of the band that would later become the glam rock giants T. Rex. Formed in London in 1967 by Marc Bolan, they started as a mystical, acoustic duo creating a unique style of psychedelic folk — whimsical, poetic, and otherworldly. With Bolan’s distinctive voice, poetic lyrics about elves, wizards, and cosmic love, and a raw, intimate sound featuring acoustic guitar and bongos, they became darlings of the UK underground scene. CLASSIC EARL