The piece captures a moment when producers were becoming as culturally influential as the artists they shaped, with Visconti positioned as a quiet architect behind some of the era’s most defining sounds.

One of T. Rex’s biggest hits during the peak of T. Rextasy, “Metal Guru” became the band’s fourth and final UK No.1 single in 1972, showcasing Marc Bolan’s glam rock brilliance. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: T. Rex Label: T. Rex (EMI) Date: June 8, 1972 Catalogue: T. REX-9929 Format: 7" Vinyl Single Country: Australia Genre: Glam Rock Style: Glam Rock, Rock & Roll TRACK LIST Australia 7" Commercial Single (T. REX-9929) A-Side: “Metal Guru” Written by: Marc Bolan Produced by: Tony V

Tyrannosaurus Rex’s fourth studio album A Beard of Stars marked a pivotal transition from pure acoustic psychedelic folk toward an electric sound, introducing Mickey Finn after Steve Peregrin Took’s departure and showcasing Marc Bolan’s growing confidence with guitar and production. RELEASE / PUBLICATION DETAILS Artist: Tyrannosaurus Rex Title: A Beard of Stars Date: June 6, 1970 (US) Label: Blue Thumb (US) / Regal Zonophone (UK) Format / Type:Album Country: United States Cat