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T. Rex

T. Rex was a British rock band that was active from the late 1960s to the mid-1970s. The band was led by singer, songwriter, and guitarist Marc Bolan, who is considered to be one of the pioneers of the glam rock movement.

T. Rex's early music was heavily influenced by folk rock and psychedelic rock, but they later developed a distinctive sound that blended hard rock, boogie rock, and pop sensibilities. Bolan's charismatic stage presence, flamboyant outfits, and poetic lyrics also contributed to the band's appeal.

T. Rex achieved their greatest commercial success in the early 1970s with hits such as "Ride a White Swan," "Hot Love," "Get It On," and "Children of the Revolution." Bolan's untimely death in a car accident in 1977 marked the end of the band's career, but their influence can still be heard in the music of many artists today.

T. Rex's legacy also extends to their impact on fashion and pop culture. Bolan's signature look of glittery makeup, feather boas, and platform shoes became synonymous with the glam rock movement and inspired many musicians and fashion designers.


Tyrannosaurus Rex I (1967 - 1969)
  • Marc Bolan - guitar/vocals - b. Marc Feld; d. 1977 - formerly with John's Children.
  • Steve Peregrine Took - percussion
Albums:
  1. "My People Were Fair And Had Sky In Their Hair, But Now They're Content To Wear Stars On Their Brow" (1968) - Single: "Debora"
  2. "Prophets, Seers And Sages, The Angels Of The Ages" (1968)
  3. "Unicorn" (1969) - Single: "King Of The Rumbling Spires"

Tyrannosaurus Rex II (1969 - October 1970)
  • Marc Bolan - guitar/vocals
  • Mickey Finn - percussion
Album:
  1. "A Beard Of Stars" (1970)
Changed name to T. Rex.

T. Rex I (October 1970 - 1971)
  • Marc Bolan - guitar/vocals
  • Mickey Finn - percussion
Albums:
  1. "T. Rex" (1970) - Single: "Ride A White Swan"

T. Rex II (1971 - 1973)
  • Marc Bolan - guitar/vocals
  • Mickey Finn - percussion
  • Steve Currie - bass
  • Bill Legend - drums - b. Bill Fifield
Albums:
  1. "Electric Warrior" (1971) - Single: "Bang A Gong (Get It On)"
  2. "The Slider" (1972) - Single: "Metal Guru"
  3. "Tanx" (1973) - Singles: "20th Century Boy", "The Groover"
  4. "Rabbit Fighter (The Alternate Slider)" (1994)
  5. "T. Rex Unchained: Unreleased Recordings Volume 1: 1972" (1995)
  6. "T. Rex Unchained: Unreleased Recordings Volume 2: 1972" (1995)
  7. "T. Rex Unchained: Unreleased Recordings Volume 3: 1973" (1995)
  8. "T. Rex Unchained: Unreleased Recordings Volume 4: 1973 Part 2" (1995)
  9. "Tanx / Left Hand Luke (The Alternate Tanx)" (1996)
  10. "Electric Warrior Sessions" (2-CDs) (1996)
  11. "Spaceball" (2-CDs) (1999) - from solo acoustic radio sessions during 1971 and 1972.

T. Rex III (1973 - 1974)
  • Marc Bolan - guitar/vocals
  • Mickey Finn - percussion
  • Steve Currie - bass
  • Bill Legend - drums
  • Jack Green - guitar
  • Gloria Jones - vocals
Album:
  1. "Light Of Love" (1974)

Marc Bolan and T. Rex IV(1974)
  • Marc Bolan - guitar/vocals
  • Mickey Finn - percussion
  • Steve Currie - bass
  • Jack Green - guitar
  • Gloria Jones - keyboards/vocals
  • Davy Lutton - drums
Albums:
  1. "Zinc Alloy And The Hidden Riders Of Tomorrow" (1974) - Single: "Teenage Dream"
  2. "Change (The Alternate Zinc Alloy)" (1995)

Marc Bolan and T. Rex V(1974 - 1977)
  • Marc Bolan - guitar/vocals
  • Steve Currie - bass
  • Gloria Jones - keyboards/vocals
  • Davy Lutton - drums
  • Dino Dins - keyboards
Albums:
  1. "Bolan's Zip Gun" (1975)
  2. "Futuristic Dragon" (1976) - Single: "I Love To Boogie"
  3. "Dandy In The Underworld" (1977) - Single: "The Soul Of My Suit"
  4. "T. Rex Unchained: Unreleased Recordings Volume 7: 1976-1977 Part 1" (1995)
  5. "T. Rex Unchained: Unreleased Recordings Volume 7: 1975" (1997)
  6. "Live 1977" (2-CDs) (1997)
  7. "Dazzling Raiment: The Alternate Futuristic Dragon" (1997)

Marc Bolan and T. Rex VI(1977)
  • Marc Bolan - guitar/vocals
  • Herbie Flowers - bass
  • Tony Newman - drums

Compilations:
  1. "Best Of T. Rex" (1971)
  2. "Bolan Boogie" (1972)
  3. "Great Hits" (1973)
  4. "Across The Airwaves" (1982)
  5. "T. Rextasy: The Best Of T. Rex, 1970-1973" (1985)
  6. "20th Century Boy: The Best Of T. Rex" (1985)
  7. "Messing With The Mystic (Unissued Songs: 1972-1977)" (1994)
  8. "The Definitive Tyrannosaurus Rex" (1994)
  9. "Greatest Hits 1972-1977, Vol. 1: The A-Sides" (1994)
  10. "Greatest Hits 1972-1977, Vol. 2: B-Sides" (1994)
  11. "Essential" (1995)
  12. "T. Rex Unchained: Unreleased Recordings Volume 5" (1995)
  13. "T. Rex Unchained: Unreleased Recordings Volume 6" (1996)
  14. "A Wizard, A True Star" (3-CD box set) (1996)
  15. "Great Hits: A & B Sides" (1996)
  16. "The Best Of Marc Bolan & T. Rex: 1972-77" (2-CDs) (1997)
  17. "Best Of Unchained Series" (1997)
  18. "T. Rex Unchained: Unreleased Recordings Volume 8" (1998)
  19. "Live At The BBC" (1998) - recorded during 1967-1970.

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