Marc Bolan
T.Rex ‘Get It On’ For A Second Time In 1971
Tony Visconti tells the story of the time he and Marc Bolan arrived in Los Angeles and created a pop classic.
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Features4 days ago‘The Slider’: Another Intoxicating Hit of T. Rextasy
T. Rex followed up their seminal ‘Electric Warrior’ with ‘The Slider,’ another glam rock classic that’s every bit as great as its predecessor.
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Features2 months ago
From Elton John To Taron Egerton: The Many Missions Of ‘Rocket Man’
The varied history and many interpretations of one of the most enduring John-Taupin compositions.
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Features2 months ago
‘Metal Guru’: T.Rex’s Glam Anthem And Final No.1
‘Metal Guru’ is classic T.Rex, a sound that was made by Marc Bolan's voice and guitar, but also by Tony Visconti's superb arranging and production skills.
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Features3 months ago
‘Prophets Seers & Sages’ & ‘My People…’: T. Rex’s Four-Year Run To No.1
As Bolanmania spread across the UK, the first two Tyrannosaurus Rex albums hit No.1 together.
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Features3 months ago
‘Black Rose’: Thin Lizzy’s Creativity Blooms In Paris
Gary Moore began his third spell as a member of Thin Lizzy, as they went on a Parisian adventure with producer Tony Visconti.
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Features4 months ago
The Queen Of Northern Soul: Gloria Jones
Motown’s secret weapon, Marc Bolan’s widow, and a Northern soul icon, Gloria Jones’ legacy extends far beyond ‘Tainted Love.’
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Features4 months ago
‘Hot Love’: Marc Bolan Sets T. Rex Ablaze With First No.1
The 1971 chart-topper was the latest product of the T. Rex team that helped create Bolanmania.
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Features4 months ago
‘A Beard Of Stars’: Marc Bolan Paves The Way For Superstardom
The final LP released by Tyrannosaurus Rex before they transmuted into T. Rex came out on March 13, 1970.
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Features6 months ago
Tyrannosaurus Rex Goes Extinct: Meet The New T. Rex
On January 16, 1971, it was farewell Tyrannosaurus Rex, long live T. Rex the band and T. Rex the LP.
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In-Depth6 months ago
Children Of The Revolution: How Glam Rock Changed The World
Glam rock sparked a cultural evolution, with its thrilling music, spectacular costumes, and a dash of provocative sexual tension.
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Features7 months ago
Best David Bowie Collaborations: 12 Encounters With The Starman
The best David Bowie collaborations find the legendary artist mixing his unique vision with other like-minded musicians. Here are 12 essential examples.
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Features7 months ago
Flying Tonight: The Axe Attack Of The Gibson Flying V
The highly distinctive Flying V guitar was trademarked by Gibson on January 6, 1958.
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Features8 months ago
‘Solid Gold Easy Action’: T. Rex Lose Out To The Festive Novelties
‘Solid Gold Easy Action’ became the second consecutive single by Bolan and the band to peak at No.2 in the UK in less than three months.
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Features8 months ago
‘If I Were Your Woman’: Gladys Knight & The Pips Bare Their Motown Soul
The stirring ballad became the group's second Motown, and third overall, R&B No.1.
