Monday 8th Feb 1971, Top Rank Cardiff, Slade were to have been the original support band for T.Rex, but there was a row leading to accusations in the music press that Bolan had prevented them from playing'. We don't have a gig for this date yet, they were in the country, Wolvo the night before, so it's quite possible the group had a night off at home?
Marc Bolan- 1947-1977 A Chronology.
T. Rex - LP
1971
Hot Love - Maxi-Single
Flyback 2 - The Best Of T. Rex - LP
Get It On - Maxi-Single
Jeepster - Single
Electric Warrior - LP
1972
Telegram Sam - Maxi-Single
(Tyrannosaurus Rex - Debora - Maxi-Single)
Bolan Boogie - LP
Metal Guru - Maxi-Single
The Slider - LP
Ride A White Swan - LP
The Children Of The Revolution - Maxi-Single
Solid Gold - Easy Action - Single
1973
Tanx - LP
20th Century Boy - Single
The Groover - Single
STIFF COMPETITION, INDEED!
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Which gives us the opportunity to take a look at what Slade's biggest competitors were up to during their heyday, before Slade "stole" their crown!
The definitive line-up of T. Rex, comprised of Marc Bolan, Mickey Finn, Steve Currie & Bill Legend, notched up a string of hit singles and albums!
1970
Ride A White Swan - Maxi-Single
1970
Ride A White Swan - Maxi-Single
T. Rex - LP
1971
Hot Love - Maxi-Single
Flyback 2 - The Best Of T. Rex - LP
Get It On - Maxi-Single
Jeepster - Single
Electric Warrior - LP
1972
Telegram Sam - Maxi-Single
(Tyrannosaurus Rex - Debora - Maxi-Single)
Bolan Boogie - LP
Metal Guru - Maxi-Single
The Slider - LP
Ride A White Swan - LP
The Children Of The Revolution - Maxi-Single
Solid Gold - Easy Action - Single
1973
Tanx - LP
20th Century Boy - Single
The Groover - Single
STIFF COMPETITION, INDEED!
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