T. Rex
- Type: Band/Group
- Country: United Kingdom
- Born: July 22, 1967 in London, England, United Kingdom
- Died: 16 September 1977, London, England, United Kingdom
- Active: 1967 - 1977
Biography
T. Rex was a British rock band formed in 1967 by frontman Marc Bolan. Initially a psychedelic folk duo named Tyrannosaurus Rex, they achieved fame after shortening their name and pivoting to a more electric sound. As pioneers of the glam rock movement, T. Rex dominated the UK charts in the early 1970s with a string of hit singles including 'Hot Love', 'Get It On', 'Telegram Sam', and 'Metal Guru'. Their landmark album 'Electric Warrior' and its follow-up 'The Slider' defined their sound with fuzzy guitar riffs, cosmic lyrics, and undeniable pop hooks. The band's run of massive popularity, dubbed "T. Rextasy," ended with Bolan's tragic death in 1977.
Genres
T. Rex Discography
- T. Rex (1970) - Album - rated 3.9/5
- Electric Warrior (1971) - Album - rated 4.27/5
- The Slider (1972) - Album - rated 4.05/5
- Bolan Boogie (1972) - Compilation - rated 3.99/5
- Tanx (1973) - Album - rated 3.58/5
- 20th Century Boy / Free Angel (1973) - Single - rated 4.21/5
- Bolan's Zip Gun (1975) - Album - rated 2.86/5
- Futuristic Dragon (1976) - Album - rated 3.14/5
- Dandy in the Underworld (1977) - Album - rated 3.41/5
- Live at the BBC (1998) - Album
- 20th Century Boy: The Ultimate Collection (2002) - Compilation - rated 4.05/5
- The T. Rex Wax Co. Singles A's and B's, 1972-77 (2002) - Compilation - rated 3.88/5
- Hits! - The Very Best of T.Rex (2002) - Compilation - rated 3.47/5
Members
- Marc Bolan - lead vocals, guitar (1967–1977)
- Steve Peregrin Took - percussion, backing vocals (1967–1969)
- Mickey Finn - percussion, backing vocals (1969–1975)
- Steve Currie - bass (1970–1976)
- Bill Legend - drums (1971–1973)
- Gloria Jones - keyboards, vocals (1973–1976)
- Dino Dines - keyboards (1974–1977)
- Davy Lutton - drums (1974–1976)