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

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