The Telegram That Ushered In Glam Rock T. Rex's recorded performance of "Telegram Sam" was broadcast on Top of the Pops for the first time on January 20, 1972, a day prior to the single's official UK release. Glam Rock may have been initiated by Marc Bolan's appearance with glitter under each cheek during a performance of "Hot Love," but the release of T. Rex's "Telegram Sam" ushered in a new sound. Bowie's "Starman" was directly influenced by this release, and most bands wou

A Jeepster & Mambo Sun Swiss TV Boogie On January 5, 1972, T. Rex recorded performances of “Jeepster” and “Mambo Sun” for the Swiss TV show Hits A Go Go. The performances were broadcast on January 14, 1972. Together with the previous night’s appearance on Disco 1972, these TV spots promoted T. Rex’s upcoming concerts in Hamburg and Munster later that month. A double-dose of glam promotion. Performance Overview Details Show: Hits A Go Go (Swiss TV). Recording Date: January 5

On January 4, 1972, T-Rex recorded a performance of "Jeepster" for the ZDF show Disco 1972. 'Disco' is a cult pop program where bands and singers perform their current hit songs, with some acts playing live and others miming. The performance was broadcast on January 15.

Bolan and Elton team up for the ultimate glam Christmas surprise! T. Rex’s performance of Get It On with Elton John on piano for the Top of the Pops Christmas Special was broadcast on December 27, 1971. More festive T.Rex magic added weekly.

Bolan & John team up for Glam’s ultimate Christmas piano party! T. Rex recorded performances of “Hot Love” (broadcast December 25) and “Get It On” – with special guest Elton John on piano (broadcast December 27) – for the Christmas Top of the Pops specials on December 20, 1971.

Marc drops The Slider bombshells live – the glam future starts here! London Weekend Television's ‘Music In The Round’ featuring T. Rex was recorded on December 8, 1971, and aired on April 23,1972, by which time the content had been radically altered. The original broadcast ran way over schedule; only two songs were performed, along with a longer interview between Marc and presenter Humphrey Burton, chat with the audience, as well as a demonstration by Marc of his guitar effec

The Ride That Soundtracked The Rundown On January 7, 1971, T. Rex’s “Ride A White Swan” was featured on BBC’s Top Of The Pops — playing in the background during the Top 30 chart rundown. Performance Overview Details Show: Top Of The Pops (BBC). Date: January 7, 1971. Type: Played Over Charts (background during Top 30 rundown). Do you remember Ride A White Swan over the charts? Ready to ride the swan again? Share in the comments! Whilst every effort is made to provide acc

T. Rex recorded a performance of "Ride A White Swan" at Point Cloud, Paris, on December 22, 1970. The performance was recorded in a Parisian cellar where bands were pitted against another band, with viewers invited to vote by postcard for their favorite.

Marc & Mickey cast a spell on BBC’s biggest stage! With "Ride a White Swan", at number 30 on the BBC Singles Chart, T. Rex recorded their TOTP debut at BBC Television Centre, 201 Wood Lane, Shepherd’s Bush, London W12, England, on Wednesday, November 11, 1970. The duo—Marc Bolan on Gibson Les Paul and Mickey Finn on bass—delivered a mimed performance, broadcast the following day (November 12). The song was performed for a second time and broadcast on November 26, 1970. Again

T.Rex’s performance of "Ride a White Swan" for the French TV show Point Chaud at Le Rock 'n' Roll Circus, recorded on December 22, 1970,...

Marc’s Bolan’s third appearance on British television took place on December 7, 1965 on ABC Television’ s Thank Your Lucky Stars , where he performed The Wizard. MAY 1982 SLEEVE

On November 12, 1965, the British music television program Ready Steady Go!, broadcast on Rediffusion, featured an eclectic lineup of performers capturing the vibrant mid-1960s pop and soul scene. This episode marked the television debut of Marc Bolan (then performing under his newly adopted stage name, born Mark Feld), who lip-synced his debut single "The Wizard" – a psychedelic pop track with soul influences, backed by session musicians including Jimmy Page on guitar and pr