T. Rex quizzes
T. Rex was a pioneering British rock band led by the charismatic Marc Bolan, known for their signature glam rock sound and captivating stage presence. Their influence shaped the 1970s music scene and continues to inspire artists today.
Did You Know?
T. Rex recorded their hit 'Get It On (Bang a Gong)' in 1971 at Trident Studios in London, where artists like David Bowie and Queen also recorded during the same era.
Practice Questions
Q:When was the band T. Rex formed?
A:T. Rex formed in 1967 in London, England.
Originally created as Tyrannosaurus Rex by Marc Bolan, the band emerged from London’s psychedelic folk scene in 1967 before transitioning into glam rock fame as simply T. Rex.
Q:How did T. Rex get its name?
A:It’s a shortened version of Tyrannosaurus Rex.
The band originally performed under the full name Tyrannosaurus Rex, but Marc Bolan shortened it to T. Rex in 1970 to reflect a new, electric rock direction and broader appeal.
T. Rex Fact Sheet
| Inception | Formed in London, England in 1967. |
| Members | Marc Bolan, Gloria Jones, Herbie Flowers, Steve Peregrine Took |
| Top Albums | Electric Warrior (1971), The Slider (1972), Tanx (1973), Dandy in the Underworld (1977), Futuristic Dragon (1976), Unicorn (1969), A Beard of Stars (1970), Bolan’s Zip Gun (1975), T·Rex (1970), Zinc Alloy and the Hidden Riders of Tomorrow (1974). |
| Top Songs | Get It On (1971), Cosmic Dancer (1971), 20th Century Boy (1973), Jeepster (1971), Children Of The Revolution (1972), Mambo Sun (1971), Life's a Gas (1971), Bang a Gong [Get It On], Monolith (1971), Hot Love (1971). |
| Billboard Hot 100 | 1 Top-10 Hit |
| Hall of Fame | Inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2020. |
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