| June 1972 #4 |
They were initially
known as Tyrannosaurus Rex. Their
music was sophisticated, maybe a little too much. They
shortened their name to T.Rex and started to play more
simple, raunchy music. Within a few months, they
became the most appealing band since the rise of
the Beatles.
Each one of their
moves is followed by riots, and their leader, Marc
Bolan, a young man of ambiguous charms, is causing
fainting by the dozen.
The USA as well has
adopted the band who have given a second life to
events that we believed were only possible with the
Rolling Stones. We once talked of
Beatlemania; now it's time for T.Rexmania.
In France their career
hasn't really started yet, despite the release of an
album and a few singles. But their name is quoted more
and more often and in glowing terms.
T.Rexmania will perhaps
spread here soon in full gear. If you want to be
'in' when it happens, then listen now to Jeepster
and Telegram Sam or read Marc Bolan's poetry
book, The Warlock Of Love.
Between 1962 and 1965 at the peak of Beatlemania,
Ringo was certainly the most popular Beatle,
especially in the USA. His brilliant humour when
interviewed, and his parts in the two Beatles
movies during this time were the cause of his
success.
Then the Beatles changed and their activities,
mainly recording in studios, did not allow him to
shine like the other Beatles, drumming being
rather restrictive compared to the possibilities of
other instruments.
After the Beatles split, Ringo recorded two
albums, Sentimental Journey and Beaucoups of Blues and
a single, It don't come Easy, the latter being a
huge success. This shows evidence that despite
being behind the three other Beatles during their last
years, he was nonetheless as talented at them at
least.
He is currently filming the band T.Rex who are, at
the moment, as hot as the Beatles when they started.
T.Rex : a new record
causes riots !
In London, T.Rexmania
still reigns. Their last album was eagerly
awaited in London's records shops. As soon as it was
released, hordes of fans assailed them.Sadly this new
record had only old songs and T.Rex fans, quite
disappointed, started mini-riots in the record shops.
They soon kept quiet
when they were told a new album was about to be
released with only new songs this time.
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| February 1977
#27 |
Yes ! It's done ! T.Rex will finally
tour France ! Thousands of fan letters finally
hit their target, and let me tell you
immediately the list of towns where you will be able
to attend their concerts... concerts that will stay
in your memories, no doubt ! On 3rd February at
NANTES, on 4th at BORDEAUX (at Macumba clubs for
both), on 5th at TOULOUSE (at La Halle Aux Grains),
on 7th at PAU (at the Casino), on 9th at LYON (at
the Palais d'hiver), on 10th DIJON (hall 19), 11th
at PARIS (at Bataclan), and 12th at TROARN. So, be
quick, hurry up and get your tickets !
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