A T. Rex Brighton Boogie Blitz Published in the UK on December 12, 1970, Melody Maker’s page 40 full-page advert “BIG APPLE” announced T. Rex’s first England appearance since shortening the name — co-headlining with Pink Floyd and Status Quo at the Regent Theatre Concert Hall (Big Apple), Brighton on Friday, December 19, 1970 (advance 25/-). The ad also listed upcoming shows including East Of Eden (Christmas Eve) and Groundhogs (New Year’s Eve). A rare snapshot of peak T. Rex

On December 11, 1970, T.Rex’s T. Rex was issued as an LP in the UK by Fly Records (catalog number FLY 1), representing the band's first album under their shortened name. When the album came out, "Ride A White Swan" was at number 6 on the charts, and the band was in the midst of a UK tour, though the song was not included on the album. While the album was attributed to T. Rex, the recordings and cover shot were completed during their tenure as Tyrannosaurus Rex. The duo consi

A performance by T. Rex for the BBC was recorded at the BBC Paris Theatre, 12 Lower Regent Street, London, SW1Y 4NS, United Kingdom on December 10, 1970. The set included the tracks: "Debora," "Elemental Child, " "The Woodland Bop - Consuela - The King of the Mountain Cometh - The Woodland Bop" (medley), "Ride a White Swan," and "Jewel." The "Woodland Bop" medley can be found on the Marc Bolan – Electric Sevens 2 - At the BBC Limited edition box set release for Record Store D

Bolan’s acoustic duo storm the Paris Theatre – Peel’s perfect Christmas gift! T.Rex’s John Peel's Sunday Concert, recorded at The Paris Theatre, Regent Street, London, on Thursday, December 10, 1970. First broadcast on John Peel’s Sunday Concert on Sunday, December 20, 1970, and repeated Wednesday, December 23, 1970. Setlist Debora – 5:44 Elemental Child – 9:04 Woodland Bop Medley – 7:33 i. Woodland Bop ii. Conesuala iii. The King Of The Mountain Cometh iv. Woodland Bop Ride

Bolan plugs in for the Beeb – Hot Love hits the airwaves early! T.Rex’s Dave Lee Travis Show session, recorded at BBC Studio 5, Maida Vale, London, on Wednesday, December 9, 1970. First broadcast on The Dave Lee Travis Show on Sunday, December 13, 1970. Tracks: Summertime Blues (Eddie Cochran / Jerry Capehart cover) – 3:33 Jewel – 3:20 Hot Love – 3:09 More early electric Bolan gems added weekly.

T.Rex’s The Almighty Power of a Hit Record article by Rob Partrido, published in Record Mirror on December 5, 1970, discussing Marc Bolan preparing for his second Top of the Pops appearance and the power of a hit record. MARC Bolan was preparing for his second appearance on 'Top Of The Pops'. The almighty power of a hit record; it was only the third time T. Rex have ever been on television and the first occasion was only a Sunday religious programme two years ago. The T. Rex

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’s "The Sound Ground!" , a one-page advert, August 8, 1969.

Tyrannosaurus Rex’s "King of the Rumbling Spires" was released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK by Regal Zonophone (catalog number RZ 3022) Produced by Tony Visconti, who also played bass and electric organ, the track featured Bolan on multiple electric guitars (Fender Stratocaster) and Took on a toy drum kit. The single, backed with "Do You Remember," was a minor hit, charting for one week at 44 in the UK. Reviews at the time, such as in Melody Maker, called it Bolan’s mos

Released on Regal Zonophone (RZ 3016) in the UK on January 17, 1969, Tyrannosaurus Rex’s “Pewter Suitor,” a non-album track backed with “Warlord Of The Royal Crocodiles” from Unicorn, was their third single. Written by Marc Bolan and produced by Tony Visconti, it did not chart in the UK. Contemporary Reviews (1970) Tony Hatch (Melody Maker) admired Bolan’s courage and described it as a fantastic rhythm with the potential to sound amazing in a stoned state at a party. Chris We

Tyrannosaurus Rex performed at the Queen Elizabeth Hall, London on the January 13, 1969 They were supported by John Peel and Vytas Serelis. The programme contains 12 inside pages with song lyrics, images and various advertisements for EMI, NEMS and Apple. The programme measures 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10 inches x 8 inches) Two shows were performed on this evening, the first at 6.15 p.m. and the second at 9.00 p.m. Setlist: 'Conesuala', 'The Seal of Seasons', 'One Inch Rock', 'East

Marc Bolan & Mickey Finn bring psychedelic folk to Utrecht’s first big Dutch pop bash! Tyrannosaurus Rex appeared at Paradise II, Margriethal – Jaarbeurs Utrecht, Holland, on December 28, 1968. The "Paradise II" festival was a landmark event in Dutch music history – a one-day psychedelic extravaganza inspired by the 14-Hour Technicolor Dream. Organized by Utrecht provo artist Bunk Bessels, it featured a diverse lineup of experimental and underground acts, drawing a huge crowd

Bolan’s acoustic elves weave pure folk magic for the Beeb – the underground at its dreamiest! Tyrannosaurus Rex’s The Travelling Tradition was recorded at BBC Studio 1, 201 Piccadilly, London, on Monday, October 14, 1968. First aired on Top Gear on Sunday, December 22, 1968. More pre-glam Bolan whispers added weekly.

Bolan’s acoustic elves share the bill with psychedelic heavies – pure late-60s underground magic! Tyrannosaurus Rex played the Highbury Technical College Dance, London, England on December 18, 1968, accompanied by Elmer Gantry’s Velvet Opera, Heaven, and Coconut Mushroom.

Marc & Steve conjure strange worlds – Beat Instrumental hails Tyrannosaurus Rex’s growing magic! Tyrannosaurus Rex’s Prophets, Seers & Sages The Angels of the Ages (Regal Zonophone SLRZ 1005) – album review in Beat Instrumental, December 1968. Side One Deboraarobed • Stacey Grove • Wind Quartets • Conesuala • Trelawny Lawn • Aznageel The Mage • The Friends Side Two Salamanda Palaganda • Our Wonderful Brownskin Man • O Harley (The Saltimbanques) • Eastern Spell • The Travellin

A Tyrannosaurus Rex Folk-Psych Dawn Released as a vinyl LP in the UK on November 1, 1968, on the Regal Zonophone label, catalog number LRZ 1005 for Mono and SLRZ 1005 for Stereo. Background Tyrannosaurus Rex's debut album My People Were Fair and Had Sky in Their Hair... But Now They're Content to Wear Stars on Their Brows had been an unexpected success, charting at number 15 on the UK Albums Chart with the non-LP single "Debora" coming in at number 34 on the UK singles chart.

Tyrannosaurus Rex’s "A Combination, and a Darling Duo," a one-page article in Record Mirror, August 31, 1968.

Tyrannosaurus Rex’s "One Inch Rock"  backed with "Salamanda Palaganda" , was released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK by Regal Zonophone (catalog number RZ 3011) on August 23, 1968, peaking at number 28 on the BBC Chart as the band’s only Top Thirty single. PRESS REVIEWS: “A group that’s becoming increasingly popular around the club circuit... Can’t make up my mind about this disc – it’s happy, light-hearted and thoroughly infectious, yet I wonder if it has enough substanc

Released as a vinyl LP album in the UK on the Regal Zonophone label in both mono (LRZ 1003) and stereo (SLRZ 1003) on July 5, 1968, Tyrannosaurus Rex’s My People Were Fair and Had Sky in Their Hair... But Now They're Content to Wear Stars on Their Brows still holds the record for the longest title of a vinyl record. It marked the beginning of Marc Bolan’s journey as a distinctive voice in the British underground music scene. Background: After leaving the mod-influenced band J