T Rex were never fully appreciated here in the U.S.....they were not "heavy" enough like Zeppelin or Purple and were not "pop" enough like The Osmonds, Partridge Family.  They were just a fun band with a charismatic leader...certainly original or if you prefer, unique.  I first heard Hot Love in 1970 when I was 15. Had no idea what it sounded like just bought the 45 at the only place in town that had even heard of them.  The single had been No. 1 in Great Britain for what seemed like forever and I wanted to know WHY.  Have loved Bolan/T Rex ever since!  To this day I still buy and collect the CD's and am constantly looking for "new" items....especially the "live" footage.  T Rex comes across much differently to me Live.  T.Rex performed live all over the world but I was never fortunate to catch them...He was definitely Born To Boogie and Born To Be A Rock Star.....Simple kick ass rock and roll music! FANtastic!
T Rex were never fully appreciated here in the U. S..... they were not "heavy" enough like Zeppelin or Purple and were not "pop" enough like The Osmonds, Partridge Family. They were just a fun band with a charismatic leader... certainly original or if you prefer, unique. I first heard Hot Love in 1970 when I was 15. Had no idea what it sounded like just bought the 45 at the only place in town that had even heard of them. The single had been No. 1 in Great Britain for what seemed like forever and I wanted to know WHY. Have loved Bolan/T Rex ever since! To this day I still buy and collect the CD's and am constantly looking for "new" items.... especially the "live" footage. T Rex comes across much differently to me Live. T. Rex performed live all over the world but I was never fortunate to catch them... He was definitely Born To Boogie and Born To Be A Rock Star.... . Simple kick ass rock and roll music! FANtastic!