Marc Bolan Marries June Child at Kensington Register Office, Chelsea Old Town Hall, King's Road, Chelsea, London SW3, England on January 30, 1970 The picture below of the bridal party was taken by a 10-year-old Indian boy who happened to be going by. Everyone decided that the group would be incomplete without the photographer in the picture so Pete Saunders joined the line-up and handed over his camera. Pictured just off the Portobello Road, they are: (left to right) Sue Wort

Bolan’s Ride a White Swan – BBC Top Gear Session Repeat: January 30, 1971 On October 26, 1970, T.Rex recorded four tracks for BBC Radio 1’s Top Gear: “Ride a White Swan,” “Jewel,” “Suneye,” and “Elemental Child.” The session first aired on November 7, 1970, with a repeat broadcast on January 30, 1971. These performances capture Marc Bolan and the band at a pivotal moment, just as “Ride a White Swan” was rising to become their breakthrough hit and the spark of the glam rock er

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

In late October 1969, the vibrant world of Tyrannosaurus Rex welcomed a new face: Mickey Finn, a charismatic figure whose arrival marked a pivotal shift for the band. Officially announced in Melody Maker for the week ending October 25, 1969, Finn’s recruitment as a percussionist came after a tumultuous split with original member Steve Peregrin Took. With the issue going to press on October 22, it’s estimated Finn joined around October 16 or 17, 1969, as he and Marc Bolan wer

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