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T. Rex – Metal Guru (Single) · 5 May 1972
(UK · MARC 1 · T. Rex Wax Co.) Overview Released on 5 May 1972, “Metal Guru” marks the absolute apex of T. Rextasy, arriving at a moment when Marc Bolan was not just a pop star but a cultural phenomenon. Issued on the band’s own T. Rex Wax Co. imprint (manufactured and distributed by EMI), the single became the group’s fourth and final UK No.1, completing a run of dominance unmatched by any other glam‑era act. The single’s release timing is significant: It followed the chart‑

T.Rex
May 5, 19726 min read
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