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

The December 29, 1973 edition of Record Mirror Poll Supplement ranks Marc Bolan as the No. 3 International Male Singer of the year, behind only Elvis Presley and David Bowie. Publication: Record Mirror Date: December 29, 1973 Country: United Kingdom Location: London Section: Poll Supplement THE STORY The supplement presents the results of the annual readers’ poll for International Male Singer. Marc Bolan received 137 points, placing him third. The feature includes a large por

On June 15 1973, BBC’s Top of the Pops rebroadcast T. Rex’s performance of “The Groover” (originally recorded on May 30 1973). BROADCAST DETAILS Show: Top of the Pops Original Recording: May 30 1973 Rebroadcast Date: June 15 1973 Performance: T. Rex – “The Groover” (Mimed repeat performance, Chart position #6) PERFORMANCES FEATURED ON THIS EPISODE The Hotshots – Snoopy Vs The Red Baron (Played Over Charts) Linda Lewis – Rock-a-doodle-doo (Mimed) Geordie – Can You Do It (Mimed

A wiped broadcast, but not a lost moment — “20th Century Boy” thundered through the BBC countdown, turning a simple chart rundown into a glam‑rock lightning strike.

UK first‑pressing of The Slider (BLN 5001 / 1E 062 ◦ 93596), with red lyric inner sleeve, 1972. Released on July 21, 1972, by EMI in the UK and August 1972 by Reprise in the US, it featured two number-one singles, “Telegram Sam” and “Metal Guru.” Arriving at the peak of T. Rextasy, The Slider followed the chart‑topping Electric Warrior (1971) and cemented Marc Bolan’s reputation as the “King of Glam.” Written mostly while on tour in late 1971, the album blends hard‑hitting “Z

On January 15, 1972 T.Rex performed at The Starlight Rooms Boston Gliderdrome in Lincolnshire. This was a Saturday night show. This performance is one of the true high points of the band's history. It was filmed for both UK and overseas television and some footage is part of the documentary "Whatever Happened to Tin Pan Alley?". Many of the posters and pictures to adorn fans walls over the next year would come from photos taken on this night, including the image used om the b

Event: August 5, 1971 – Top of the Pops (Episode 396), BBC. A look at Britain’s best-selling discs, artists, and news from the Top 30. Including performances from Family, Diana Ross, and John Williams. Introduced by Ed Stewart. 40 minutes. Archive status: Wiped. Recorded the previous day (4 August 1971). Performances Featured • Dawn Feat. Tony Orlando – What Are You Doing Sunday (Played Over Charts, Chart #27) • Family – In My Own Time (Mimed, Chart #11) • Chicory Tip – Excus