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T REX

T. Rex were an English rock band, formed in 1967 by singer, songwriter, poet and guitarist Marc Bolan (born Mark Feld in Hackney, London on September 30, 1947). They were initially called Tyrannosaurus Rex, releasing four psychedelic folk albums under this name. T. Rex became one of the first post-Beatles acts to enjoy that level of success, with four UK Number 1 singles including Hot Love and Get It On in the very early 1970s. Marc Bolan spearheaded a whole movement of glam rock turns that would soon flood the pop chart.

T. Rex enjoyed three Number 1 albums with Electric Warrior and Bolan Boogie, as well as the reissue of earlier Tyrannosaurus Rex long players Prophets, Seers & Sages: The Angels of the Ages /My People Were Fair and Had Sky in Their Hair... But Now They're Content to Wear Stars on Their Brows as a double pack (and also possibly in a bid to have the longest album title ever).

Marc Bolan had his own TV show, which featured stars such as David Bowie and Cilla Black, as well as showcasing new bands such as The Damned. Marc Bolan sadly died a fortnight shy of his 30th birthday in on September 16, 1977.

T REX Songs stats

UK No. 1s
4
UK Top 10s
11
UK Top 40s
21
UK Top 75s
28
Weeks in the Top 1
16
Weeks in the Top 10
70
Weeks in the Top 40
179
Weeks in the Top 75
229

T REX Albums stats

UK No. 1s
3
UK Top 10s
9
UK Top 40s
18
UK Top 75s
22
Weeks in the Top 1
12
Weeks in the Top 10
67
Weeks in the Top 40
170
Weeks in the Top 75
222

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