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🔘 I Love To Boogie – Single: Jun. 1976
In the summer of 1976, Marc Bolan and T. Rex were still delivering catchy, upbeat glam boogie even as the classic glam era was winding down. “I Love To Boogie” was a light-hearted, riff-driven rocker that harked back to the band’s earlier infectious energy with a strong 1950s rock ‘n’ roll influence. Released on June 4, 1976, the single appeared on EMI Records under Marc Bolan’s T. Rex Wax Co. label with catalogue number MARC 14. Backed with “Baby Boomerang,” this 7-inch rele

T.Rex
Jun 11, 19763 min read


🔘 Marc's Christmas Bop – Single: Nov. 1975
In the glitter-dusted winter of 1975, Marc Bolan was preparing what could have been T. Rex’s festive chart return. “Marc’s Christmas Bop” was a playful, upbeat boogie number recorded with his girlfriend Gloria Jones on backing vocals, capturing Bolan’s signature rock ‘n’ roll energy with a seasonal twist. Scheduled for release on November 14, 1975 (with some sources noting plans around late November), the single was catalogued as MARC 12 on the T. Rex Wax Co. label. Backed wi

T.Rex
Dec 14, 19753 min read


🔘 Teenage Dream – Single: Jan. 1974
A sweeping, romantic glam‑rock epic, “Teenage Dream” marked a new level of emotional depth and sophistication for Marc Bolan — lush, dramatic, and one of the most ambitious singles of T. Rex’s mid‑’70s era. Released on January 25, 1974, the single arrived as the lead release from the forthcoming album *Zinc Alloy and the Hidden Riders of Tomorrow*. Issued in the UK by EMI Records through the T. Rex Wax Co. under catalogue number MARC 6, the track showcased Bolan’s shift towar

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Jan 25, 19744 min read


🔘 Children of the Revolution – Single: Sep. 1972
In the golden autumn of 1972, Marc Bolan and T. Rex were at the absolute peak of T. Rextasy. With glitter on their cheeks and electric boogie in their veins, the band delivered one of their most confident and anthemic singles yet. “Children of the Revolution” was a swaggering, riff-heavy declaration of rock ’n’ roll rebellion, perfectly capturing the euphoric spirit of the glam era. Released on September 8, 1972, the single appeared on EMI Records under Marc Bolan’s own T. Re

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Sep 8, 19723 min read


📰 Bolan Launches Own Label - Article : Jan. 1972
A significant 1972 Melody Maker report announcing Marc Bolan’s bold decision to launch his own record label, T. Rex Wax Co., after parting with Fly Records. Bolan takes full creative and business control at the peak of T. Rextasy. Melody Maker Date: January 8, 1972 Length: 3 min read 📰 Key Highlights • Marc Bolan creates his own imprint: T. Rex Wax Co. • New label to be distributed by EMI in Britain and Europe • Plans for a new maxi-single and forthcoming album • Bo

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Jan 8, 19722 min read
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