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member

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. They have completed a European tour and were expected to release an album.

History

In 2014

, the last surviving member of the classic 1970–1973

lineup, went about putting a new band together to perform old T. Rex songs despite having signed a petition to attempt to stop

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. from performing with the T. Rex name a few years earlier. He recruited lead vocalist Danny McCoy, lead guitarist Ross McEwen, keyboardist Lee Swindon and bassist Stuart McArthur to complete the lineup. They have completed a tour of Europe and are expected to release an album titled ''Mover and the Groover'' despite T. Rex fans, including

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being unhappy about a new album under a slightly different name to the original band.

Band members

- drums (2014–present) *Danny McCoy - lead vocals (2014–present) *Ross McEwen - lead guitar (2014–present) *Lee Swindon - keyboards (2014–present) *Stuart McArthur - bass guitar (2014–present)

Discography

* ''Mover and the Groover'' (Unreleased)

References

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External links

Bill Legend's T. Rex official web site
English glam rock groups Musical groups established in 2014 2014 establishments in England