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Steve Currie
T. Rex (originally Tyrannosaurus Rex) were an English rock band formed in London in 1967 by singer-songwriter and guitarist Marc Bolan, who was their leader, frontman and only consistent member. 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 were extremely popular in the UK, with a run of eleven top ten singles, four of which reached number one: " Hot Love", " Get It On", "Telegram Sam" and "Metal Guru". The band's 1971 album ''Electric Warrior'' received critical acclaim, reached number 1 in the UK and became a landmark album in glam rock. The 1972 follow-up, '' The Slider'', entered the top 20 in the US. Bolstering their style with soul music, funk and gospe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bill Legend
Bill Legend (born William Arthur Fifield; 8 May 1944) is an English musician and former drummer for glam rock band T. Rex during their most successful period. His life and career have been discussed in multiple published books and other works about the band. Biography One of three children, Legend worked as a commercial artist after leaving school, while playing the drums in a variety of bands. He was drumming under his real name for a group called "Legend", fronted by Mickey Jupp, when Marc Bolan, the man behind the new-found success of T. Rex, spotted him and asked producer Tony Visconti to approach him. Mark Paytress, ''Bolan - The Rise and Fall Of A 20th Century Superstar'' Omnibus Press 2002, p173Paul Roland. ''Cosmic Dancer- The Life and Music of Marc Bolan'' Tomahawk Press 2012, pp 152-153Lesley Ann Jones, ''Ride A White Swan - The Lives and Death of Marc Bolan'', Hodder & Stoughton, 2012, pp180-184 Legend agreed to join T. Rex, immediately buying a number of the band ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gloria Jones
Gloria Richetta Jones (born October 19, 1945) is an American singer and songwriter who first found success in the United Kingdom, being recognized there as "The Queen of Northern Soul". She recorded the 1965 hit song "Tainted Love" and has worked in multiple genres as a Motown songwriter and recording artist, backing vocalist, and as a performer in Musical theatre, musicals such as ''Hair (musical), Hair''. In the 1970s, she was a keyboardist and vocalist in Marc Bolan's glam rock band T. Rex (band), T. Rex. She and Bolan were also in a committed romantic relationship and had a son together. Early life and career Jones was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, and moved to Los Angeles, California, at the age of seven, where she first started singing. Jones' first taste of fame came at the age of 14, when, while still at school, she formed with Frankie Kahrl and Billy Preston the successful gospel group the COGIC Singers, with whom she recorded the album ''It's a Blessing''. Although she r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Metal Guru
"Metal Guru" is a song by the British rock band T. Rex, written by Marc Bolan. It was the band's fourth (and final) number one on the UK Singles Chart when it topped the chart for four weeks from May–June 1972. It was also included on the album '' The Slider'' in 1972. Song and recording Bolan himself described the song's apparent religious references as this: The backing track for "Metal Guru" was recorded during initial sessions for '' The Slider'' between 8-12 March 1972 at Strawberry Studios, Chateau d'Herouville in France. At that point it had a stripped-down acoustic arrangement, with massive overdubs of electric guitars, orchestra, and backing vocals by Flo and Eddie added a few weeks later in London. Release and reception The single was released on 5 May 1972 with the b-sides "Thunderwing" and "Lady". T. Rextasy was peaking in Britain at this time as it followed three preceding number one singles (and two number 2s), as well as '' Electric Warrior'' being the UK ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Telegram Sam
"Telegram Sam" is a song written by Marc Bolan for the British rock group T. Rex, appearing on their 1972 album '' The Slider''. The song was their third UK number one single, remaining at the top of the charts for two weeks. Background and recording "Telegram Sam" was allegedly written by Bolan about his manager Tony Secunda (''T''elegram ''S''am = ''T''ony ''S''ecunda) who was his 'main man' in respect to being Bolan's manager and narcotics supplier. The lyrics feature numerous figures such as Bobby (a natural born poet who is just outta sight), Golden Nose Slim (who knows where you been), Jungle Faced Jake (about whom no mistake must be made) and Purple Pie Pete (whose lips are like lightning and capable of generating a heat power sufficient to liquefy females). Despite their charms, the singer expresses his loyalty to his "main man", the titular Sam. The song also contains these lines Marc Bolan wrote to refer to himself: ''Me I funk/but I don't care/I ain't no square/w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Get It On (T
Get It On may refer to: Songs * "Get it On" (Diesel song), 1995 * "Get It On" (Grinderman song), 2007 * "Get It On" (Intenso Project song), 2004 * "Get It On" (Kingdom Come song), 1988 * "Get It On" (Kumi Koda song), 2006 * "Get It On" (T. Rex song), retitled "Bang a Gong (Get It On)" in the U.S., 1971; covered by the Power Station, 1985 * "Get It On", by Chase from '' Chase'', 1971; prompted the retitling of the T. Rex song * "Get It On", by Metro Station from '' Savior'', 2015 * "Get It On", by Rasheeda from '' Dirty South'', 2001 * "Get It On", by Turbonegro from '' Apocalypse Dudes'', 1998 * "Get It On", by Vains of Jenna, 2009 Albums * ''Get It On'', by Pacific Gas & Electric, 1968 * ''Get It On!'', by Fraternity of Man, 1969 * '' Tripping Daisy Live – Get It On'', by Tripping Daisy, 1994 See also * '' Let's Get It On'', a 1973 album by Marvin Gaye ** "Let's Get It On" (song), the title song * '' Get It On...Tonite'', a 1999 album by Montell Jordan {{disambi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hot Love (T
Hot Love may refer to: * "Hot Love" (T. Rex song) * "Hot Love" (Five Star song) * "Hot Love" (Twisted Sister song) * "Hot Love", a song by Cheap Trick Cheap Trick is an American rock band formed in Rockford, Illinois in 1970 by guitarist Rick Nielsen, bassist Tom Petersson, lead vocalist Robin Zander and drummer Bun E. Carlos. Their work bridged elements of '60s pop rock, guitar pop, '70s har ... *''Hot Love'', a film by German director Jörg Buttgereit {{Disambig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Glam Rock
Glam rock is a style of rock music that developed in the United Kingdom in the early 1970s and was primarily defined by the flamboyant clothing, makeup, and hairstyles of its musicians, particularly platform shoes and glitter. Glam artists drew on diverse sources, ranging from bubblegum pop and 1950s rock and roll to cabaret, science fiction, and complex art rock.P. Auslander, ''Performing Glam Rock: Gender and Theatricality in Popular Music'' (Ann Arbor, MI: University of Michigan Press, 2006), , pp. 57, 63, 87 and 141. The flamboyant clothing and visual styles of performers were often camp or androgynous, and have been described as playing with other gender roles. Glitter rock was a more extreme version of glam rock. The UK charts were inundated with glam rock acts from 1971 to 1975. The March 1971 appearance of T. Rex frontman Marc Bolan on the BBC's music show ''Top of the Pops''—performing " Hot Love"—wearing glitter and satins, is often cited as the beginning of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ride A White Swan
"Ride a White Swan" is a song by English band T. Rex. It was released as a stand-alone single on 9 October 1970 by record label Fly, and was the first single credited under the band's new name. It was written by the group's singer, guitarist and founder Marc Bolan. The song was included on the US version of the 1970 album, '' T. Rex''. The song was the band's first significant hit, and, according to Ned Raggett of AllMusic, the song "inadvertently founded glam rock mania", although Bolan did not wear characteristic glam stage clothing until the promotion of the follow up single " Hot Love". Background and recording In spring 1969, after three acoustic Tyrannosaurus Rex albums and an equal number of singles released to limited appeal, Bolan began to make the transition from basing his band's sound around an acoustic guitar to an electric. The new sound was premiered on single "King of the Rumbling Spires" and tracks were recorded for a planned fourth album, before Bolan rep ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rock Music
Rock is a Music genre, genre of popular music that originated in the United States as "rock and roll" in the late 1940s and early 1950s, developing into a range of styles from the mid-1960s, primarily in the United States and the United Kingdom. It has its roots in rock and roll, a style that drew from the black musical genres of blues and rhythm and blues, as well as from country music. Rock also drew strongly from genres such as electric blues and folk music, folk, and incorporated influences from jazz and other styles. Rock is typically centered on the electric guitar, usually as part of a rock group with electric bass guitar, drum kit, drums, and one or more singers. Usually, rock is song-based music with a Time signature, time signature and using a verse–chorus form; however, the genre has become extremely diverse. Like pop music, lyrics often stress romantic love but also address a wide variety of other themes that are frequently social or political. Rock was the most p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tony Newman (drummer)
Richard Anthony Newman (born 17 March 1943) is an English rock drummer. He was at various times a member of the bands Sounds Incorporated, May Blitz, Three Man Army, T. Rex, and Boxer. He has performed with Little Richard, Jeff Beck, David Bowie, George Harrison, Robert Palmer, Eric Clapton, Donovan, Mick Ronson, Gene Vincent, Crystal Gayle, The Everly Brothers and others. In 1965, Newman played with Sounds Incorporated as one of the acts opening for the Beatles at Shea Stadium in New York City. He played on Donovan's " Barabajagal" (1968),Donovan, ''Troubadour: The Definitive Collection, 1964–1976'', Epic Legacy CD 46986: Liner notes. and on Jeff Beck's '' Beck-Ola'' (1969). For David Bowie, he performed on the '' Diamond Dogs'' album in 1974, and live with Bowie on his subsequent North American tour, including a recording at the Tower Theater in Upper Darby Township, Pennsylvania, released as '' David Live''. Newman was one of the featured drummers on the soundtr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Herbie Flowers
Brian Keith "Herbie" Flowers (19 May 1938 – 5 September 2024) was an English musician specialising in bass guitar, double bass and tuba. He was a member of groups including Blue Mink, T. Rex and Sky and was also a prolific session musician. Flowers contributed to recordings by Elton John, Camel, David Bowie, Lou Reed, Roy Harper, David Essex, Al Kooper, Bryan Ferry, Harry Nilsson, Cat Stevens, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr. He also played bass on '' Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of the Worlds''. He created his most famous bassline for Lou Reed's 1972 hit single " Walk on the Wild Side" from the album ''Transformer''. By the end of the 1970s, Flowers had played bass on an estimated 500 hit recordings. Life and career Flowers was born in Isleworth, Middlesex, England, on 19 May 1938. He began his musical training in 1956 when conscripted into the Royal Air Force, electing at first to serve for nine years as a bandsman playing tuba. He took up d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miller Anderson (musician)
Miller Anderson (born 12 April 1945) is a UK-based blues and rock guitarist and singer. He worked extensively with Ian Hunter in the formative years of the 1960s, before either of them achieved significant success. They worked in bands such as the Scenery and At Last The 1958 Rock 'n' Roll Show (later called Charlie Woolfe), and Anderson is referenced in the title track of Hunter's 1976 album '' All American Alien Boy'' ("well I remember all the good times me and Miller enjoyed, up and down the M1 in some luminous yo-yo toy"). Anderson would later guest on two Hunter solo albums. Apart from pursuing his solo career, he was a member of the Keef Hartley Band. Other groups Anderson has been associated with are the Spencer Davis Group, Broken Glass, the Dukes, Mountain A mountain is an elevated portion of the Earth's crust, generally with steep sides that show significant exposed bedrock. Although definitions vary, a mountain may differ from a plateau in having a limi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
