This is a one hour look at the history of the band T. Rex, hosted by Steve Damien from WLUW 88.7FM Chicago. This show features full songs from their career, and a look at the life of Marc Bolan. Read the full description.
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Piece Description
T. Rex were an English glam rock band fronted by guitarist, singer and songwriter Marc Bolan. Formed as Tyrannosaurus Rex in 1960s London, the folk rock group's debut album My People Were Fair and Had Sky in Their Hair... But Now They're Content to Wear Stars on Their Brows (1968) reached number 15 in the UK. In the 1970s, they achieved mainstream success as a glam rock band with hits such as "Hot Love," "Get It On," "Telegram Sam" and "Metal Guru." After waning commercial success in the mid-70s, T. Rex ended in 1977 after Bolan was killed in a car accident.
Timing and Cues
59 minutes, 50 seconds. No breaks.
Musical Works
| Title | Artist | Album | Label | Year | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Various Songs | T. Rex | 59:00 |
Brian Kennedy
Posted on November 06, 2009 at 04:07 PM | Permalink
Fantastic!
This is a great program, featuring an underappreciated legend of rock and roll.