Marc Bolan & T. Rex (2006) Truck Off CD – Truck Off Tour Rehearsals

A fascinating archival release capturing Marc Bolan & T. Rex in early 1974 during rehearsals for the Truck Off UK Tour. This CD features a rare, previously unreleased interview with Marc at his Bond Street offices in January 1974, interspersed with complete live rehearsal performances of key tracks from the glam era.

RELEASE / PUBLICATION DETAILS Artist: Marc Bolan & T. Rex

Title: Truck Off

Date: 2006 Label: Easy Action Format / Type: CD Album

Country: UK Catalogue: EARS 024

TRACK LIST

01. Interview (January 1974)

02. Born To Boogie

03. Get It On

04. Metal Guru

05. I Want To Tell You

06. Chariot Choogle

07. Chariot Choogle

08. Chariot Choogle

09. Buick MacKane

10. Buick MacKane

11. Born To Boogie

THE STORY

Recorded in January 1974 at the start of the Truck Off UK Tour, this CD presents a candid interview with Marc Bolan at his London Bond Street offices, seamlessly mixed with energetic tour rehearsal takes. A limited A2 brown and white poster was originally included with mail-order copies.

CONTEXT & NOTES

This release offers a unique behind-the-scenes look at T. Rex during a key transitional period. The interview is interspersed with complete songs from the rehearsals, including multiple versions of “Chariot Choogle” and “Buick MacKane.”PERSONNEL

• Marc Bolan – Guitar and Vocals

• Mickey Finn – Congas

• Sister Pat Hall and the Gloria Jones – Vocals

• Jack Green – Guitar

• Steve Currie – Bass

• Paul Fenton – Drums

• Davey Lutton – Drums

PRODUCTION

Archival recordings from January 1974. Remastered and produced for release by Easy Action.

PACKAGING / ARTWORK HIGHLIGHTS

• Cover photo of Marc Bolan on stage with glowing branch prop and dramatic lighting

• “Think Zinc!” tour slogan

• Original mail-order version included limited A2 brown and white poster

WHAT THE SLEEVE SHOWS 

Front cover: Close-up live shot of Marc Bolan with curly hair under colorful stage lights, holding a glowing branch-like prop. Blue “Truck Off” title with green “TRUCK OFF TOUR REHEARSALS” subtitle and red “Think Zinc!” banner. Back cover: Live band performance photo in front of large illuminated “T.REX” sign, with full track listing and credits.

RELATED MATERIAL

• T. Rex Tanx (1973) and Zinc Alloy and the Hidden Riders of Tomorrow (1974)

• Other Easy Action Bolan archival releases

SOURCES Discogs, Easy Action Records,

All album artwork, photographs, labels, and original text excerpts remain the property of their respective copyright holders. This entry is a transformative, non-commercial archival summary created for historical documentation and educational reference.