December 11, 1971 - T. REX
This week, "Jeepster"/"Life's a Gas" has climbed one spot to number 2 on the UK Singles Chart, the single spent a total of 15 weeks on...
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T.REX
T.REX - (originally Tyrannosaurus Rex) were formed in London in 1967 by singer-songwriter and guitarist Marc Bolan, Though initially associated with the psychedelic folk genre, Bolan began to change the band's style towards electric rock in 1969, and shortened their name to T. Rex the following year. This development culminated in 1970 with their first significant hit single "Ride a White Swan", and the group soon became pioneers of the glam rock movement. From 1970 to 1973, T. Rex ruled the UK
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December 11, 1970 - T.REX
Released their self-titled album, the first under the new band abbreviated name. At the time of its release, "Ride A White Swan" was...
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December 11, 1971 - T.REX
An article appeared in New Musical Express ONCE upon a time there was a little monster all of a half dozen rejected singles and four...
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On The Cover - T.REX
Magazine covers featuring the band that pioneered a genre, and their enigmatic leader, Marc Bolan. All magazine covers are in...
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December 10, 1970 - T.REX
A performance for the BBC was recorded at The BBC Paris Theatre, 12 Lower Regent Street, St. James's, London SW1, England for John Peel's...
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December 9, 1972 - T.REX
Record Mirror A Billboard Publication Marc Bolan Cover Charts Born To Boogie Advert
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December 9th 1972 - T.REX
The single "Solid Gold Easy Action" entered UK chart at number 8 where it spent 11 weeks with its highest position being number 2 for...
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December 8, 1973 - David Cassidy Marc Bolan
David Cassidy graced the cover of the UK music magazine Music Star, which also included a Marc Bolan pinup inside.
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December 8, 1984 - T.REX
New Musical Express full page advertisement IT'S NEW. BOLAN VIDEO GOT IT ? 20TH CENTURY BOY CRIMSON MOON LASER LOVE JEWEL CHILDREN OF THE...
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December 7, 1965 - T.REX
Marc's Bolan's third appearance on British television took place on ABC Television's 'Thank Your Lucky Stars,' where he performed 'The...
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December 5, 1973 - Ringo Star
The album "Ringo" by Ringo Star entered the U.K. chart at number 09, reaching a peak position of number 07 , and remained on the chart...
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December 5, 1971
Marc Bolan joined Elton John and his band on stage at Fairfield Halls, Park Lane, Croydon, Surrey, England for the encore of the Elton's...
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December 4, 1971 - T.REX
"Jeepster"/"Life's A Gas" by T. REX holds the number 3 position on the U.K. Singles Chart. The release remained on the chart for a total...
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December 4, 1971 - T.REX
RECORD MIRROR U.K. Music Newspaper Marc Bolan Cover THE MEN WAR Plus features on: The Who Rod Stewart Paul M°Cartney Titanic Mott the Hoople
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December 3, 1976 - T.REX
The album Vixen (EMI EMC 3159) is released by Gloria Jones Side 1: "I Ain't Going Nowhere" (Jones, Pam Sawyer) "High" (Marc Bolan,...
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December 2, 1972 - Melody Maker
Melody Maker: UK Music Publication Rod Stewart: cover and article Chart : run down T. REX: Solid Gold Easy Action full page advertisement...
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December 1st 1972 - T.REX
The single "Solid Gold Easy Action" b/w "Born To Boogie" by T.REX (Marc 3) is released and reached No. 2 in the UK Singles Chart. The...
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Juke Box Magazine - T.REX
MARC BOLAN & T.REX Death and Legend of a Star Articles Upon Request VELVET UNDERGROUND Tribute to Sterling Morrison Interview Moe Tucker...
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Electric Sevens 2 - At The BBC - T.REX
Title: Electric Sevens 2 - At The BBC Artist: T. Rex Label: Universal Country: UK Catalogue: 534 391-0 Date: ...
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