I Need TV: When I've Got T. Rex

Born To Boogie: The Motion Picture was issued on Blu-ray by Edsel Records in 2016, bringing one of the most important visual documents of the glam rock era back into circulation. Originally released in 1972, the film captured Marc Bolan and T. Rex at the absolute height of their fame during the period often described as "T. Rextasy." Directed by Ringo Starr, the film combined concert footage, specially staged sequences and behind-the-scenes material into a unique cinematic po

Marc was a British pop‑music television series presented by Marc Bolan and produced in Manchester by Granada Television for the ITV network. Broadcast Date: September 28, 1977 The sixth and final edition of Marc, broadcast on 28 September 1977, featured an eclectic mix of established stars, emerging new-wave acts, dance performances and appearances by Marc Bolan and T. Rex. The programme is particularly remembered for featuring David Bowie's appearance performing "Heroes" and

The second episode of Marc, broadcast on 30/31 August 1977, continued Marc Bolan’s six‑part ITV music series produced by Muriel Young and directed by Nicholas Ferguson. Granada TV had carved out a niche producing tea‑time pop shows such as Get It Together, The Arrows, and Bay City Rollers, and now gave Bolan the opportunity to create a programme in his own image. The concept originated with Johnny Hamp, who, along with Young, had known Bolan since the 1960s. They saw him as t

The T. Rex live performance of Dandy in the Underworld (recorded on June 22 at Granada TV studios) was broadcast as part of the Get It Together TV show on June 29, 1977.

This edition of Top Of The Pops featured the television debut of the new T. Rex line-up as Marc Bolan and the group performed "Laser Love". Recorded on October 6, 1976 and broadcast the following evening, the appearance marked an important moment in the continuing evolution of T. Rex during the late 1970s. Programme: Top Of The Pops Broadcast Date: October 7, 1976 Recording Date: October 6, 1976 Channel: BBC One Country: United Kingdom T. Rex appeared on Top Of The Pops to pe

On October 5, 1976, Marc Bolan recorded a performance of "Laser Love" for the UK television programme Supersonic. The performance was subsequently broadcast on October 16, 1976, giving viewers an opportunity to see Bolan promote his latest single on one of Britain's leading pop music shows. "Laser Love" was released as a non-album single on October 2, 1976, just days before the Supersonic recording. The single was backed with "Life's an Elevator" and became a modest chart suc

The June 17, 1976 edition of BBC’s Top of the Pops opened with T. Rex performing their hit “I Love To Boogie,” marking a high-energy start to the show. Event: BBC Television (Top of the Pops) Date: June 17, 1976 Country: United Kingdom Location: London THE STORY T. Rex opened the episode with a performance of “I Love To Boogie.” The full show featured a mix of mimed performances, music videos, and dance routines by Ruby Flipper, presented by Dave Lee Travis. Full Performanc

Article Context & Main Highlights Key Content Publication: The Mail (Millom and South Copeland edition) / North Western Evening Mail Date: Friday, August 15, 1975 “Shang-a-Lang” TV listing promoting the popular children’s pop music series Shang-a-Lang, featuring a performance by Marc Bolan and T. Rex. The episode includes Bay City Rollers with Marc Bolan and Sparks. It aired on Saturday, August 16, 1975 (Episode 18). T. Rex performed their single “New York City” from the alb

Article Context & Main Highlights Key Content Publication: The Northern Echo (Yorkshire edition) Date: Tuesday, August 12, 1975 “Shang-a-Lang” TV listing for the popular children’s pop music series featuring a promotional performance by Marc Bolan and T. Rex. Episode 18 of Shang-a-Lang (produced by Muriel Young for Granada Television) included a vibrant performance of T. Rex’s single “New York City” from the album Futuristic Dragon. The show also featured the Bay City Rollers

A second performance of "New York City" by T. Rex was recorded for BBC Top of the Pops on July 16, 1975, and aired the following day. The segment showed Marc Bolan miming to the single-release version, dressed in a white sailor suit, with Eric Hall in costume as the Frog. The performance was part of a lively broadcast hosted by Dave Lee Travis, with choreography by Flick Colby and musical direction from Johnny Pearson. Broadcast: Top of the Pops – BBC TV Date: July 17 1975...