Album: Solid Gold: The Best of T. Rex by T. Rex (2004)
Genre: Psychedelic Rock | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Energetic
Format: Compilation

Description: 20-track collection from the band (and their late iconic singer) that epitomised the 1970s Glam Rock movement. 

Includes definitive tracks such as '20th Century Boy', 'Metal Guru' and 'Children of the Revolution' plus live versions of 'Get it On', 'Jeepster' and 'Hot Love'.

Artist Background: Marc Bolan founded Tyrannosaurus Rex in August 1967. After a solitary performance as a four-piece at the Electric Garden in Covent Garden, the group immediately broke up. Bolan retained the services of percussionist Steve Peregrin Took and the duo began performing acoustic material with occasional homages to Gene Vincent and Eddie Cochran. The combination of Bolan's acoustic guitar and distinctive vocal style with Took's bongos and assorted percussion-which often included children's instrumen... Part of the London, England music scene. Emerged in the 1960s era. Associated with Psychedelic Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: Marc Bolan, Mott the Hoople, David Bowie, The Kinks

Music Scene: Part of the London, England music scene. Emerged in the 1960s era. Associated with Psychedelic Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Psychedelic Rock, Rock/Pop, Energetic, 2000s, Compilation


20-track collection from the band (and their late iconic singer) that epitomised the 1970s Glam Rock movement. 

Includes definitive tracks such as '20th Century Boy', 'Metal Guru' and 'Children of the Revolution' plus live versions of 'Get it On', 'Jeepster' and 'Hot Love'.

Solid Gold: The Best of T. Rex

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