{"product_id":"marc-bolan-t-rex-television-guru-the-best-of-the-broadcast-years","title":"Marc Bolan \u0026 T-Rex - Television Guru (The Best Of The Broadcast Years)","description":"\u003cp\u003eMarc Bolan remains one of the defining figures of British popular music and one of the most charismatic performers\u003cbr\u003eof the rock era. After beginning his career in the mid-1960s, he formed Tyrannosaurus Rex with percussionist Steve\u003cbr\u003ePeregrin Took in 1967, initially embracing an acoustic, psychedelic folk sound. By the dawn of the 1970s, the group\u003cbr\u003ehad evolved into the electric powerhouse T. Rex, with Bolan's irresistible blend of infectious hooks, flamboyant style\u003cbr\u003eand magnetic stage presence helping to ignite the glam rock movement. A succession of chart-topping singles and\u003cbr\u003eclassic albums established him as one of the decade's most influential artists.\u003cbr\u003eThroughout the 1970s, Bolan continually reinvented his music while retaining the unmistakable sound that made T.\u003cbr\u003eRex an international phenomenon. From anthems such as 'Hot Love', 'Get It On', 'Telegram Sam', 'Metal Guru' and\u003cbr\u003e'Children of the Revolution' to his later recordings, his songwriting combined rock and roll, pop, blues and boogie into\u003cbr\u003ea style that was uniquely his own. His influence extended far beyond his lifetime, inspiring generations of musicians\u003cbr\u003eand ensuring his place among the true icons of British rock.\u003cbr\u003eThis collection brings together some of the finest television performances by Marc Bolan and T. Rex, originally\u003cbr\u003ebroadcast between 1971 and 1977 across a variety of celebrated programmes and television specials. Captured at\u003cbr\u003ethe height of their fame, these appearances showcase Bolan's effortless charisma, unforgettable songs and\u003cbr\u003ecommanding stage presence, preserving the excitement that made every television performance an event. Together\u003cbr\u003ethey provide a remarkable record of one of Britain's greatest live performers during the most celebrated years of his\u003cbr\u003ecareer.\u003cbr\u003e• Featuring timeless songs, unforgettable performances and the unmistakable glamour that defined an era,\u003cbr\u003ethis collection is an essential addition to any T. Rex or classic rock collection. More than four decades on,\u003cbr\u003eMarc Bolan's music continues to captivate audiences, and these historic television recordings stand as a\u003cbr\u003efitting testament to his enduring legacy\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WICKER MAN","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":55685038833991,"sku":"TRI-82835","price":13.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0931\/9779\/5655\/files\/0823564040622.jpg?v=1793698133","url":"https:\/\/towerrecords.ie\/products\/marc-bolan-t-rex-television-guru-the-best-of-the-broadcast-years","provider":"Tower Records Dublin Ireland","version":"1.0","type":"link"}