David Bowie turned out to be the more enduring artist, but T. Rex's Marc Bolan was the greatest star of glam rock. Keith Altham interviewed him for NME in October 1971, following the release of T. Rex ...

There are the David Bowies of the world, but there are also the Marc Bolans. Here is the story of the rivalry that strained their friendship.

The new documentary Angelheaded Hipster: The Songs of Marc Bolan & T. Rex covers the life and career of pioneering glam rocker Marc Bolan T. Rex's biggest hits included the 1971 U.K. No. 1 singles ...

Most Americans know Marc Bolan and his band T. Rex for their 1971 hit “(Bang a Gong) Get It On,” but in the U.K., the group was a national phenomenon. Some accountants claimed at the time that these ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Estate of Keith Morris/Redferns) Although Marc Bolan only scored the one U.S. hit — “Bang ...

T. Rex had 10 Top 10 U.K. singles between 1970 and 1973, including the 1971 classic "Bang a Gong (Get It On)" Bolan died in a 1977 car accident at age 29 Masculinity has long been a tricky topic in ...

1 Get It On T. Rex 2 Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep Middle of the Road 3 Co-Co The Sweet 4 Me and You and a Dog Named Boo Lobo Get It On was the biggest hit for glam rock pioneers Marc Bolan and T. Rex. It ...

MARC BOLAN was pop’s preening, platform-heeled peacock. In the early Seventies, the T.Rex star struck a genius groove of hooks and hits. With a mop of dark curls framing his baby face, Bolan was the ...