I was there at the evening concert. I was lifted and thrown over the barrier at the front of the stage. A security guard came straight after me but a lady in a large black brimmed hat waved him away and let me sit on the floor beside her. I was literally 5ft from the stage and right in front of Marc. I will never forget her. I still remember every second of it. Marc...forever in my heart. ❤❤❤
I think that was the concert I was at - as a 16 year old taking my 16 year old girlfriend to see her heartthrob. My recollection is that Ringo was in the orchestra pit?
As I ran down to the front I bumped into a man with a beard who was filming as they came on stage. He called me the 'C' word ! It was a couple of months later when I saw him on TV that I realised it was Ringo. Had never seen him with a beard before that day
@@kimswain5300 Yes, Ringo was there filming the performance in the evening. I was only fourteen but remember being astonished that a man who had been in the Beatles such a short time ago was practically ignored by the audience, who only had eyes for T Rex.
I was born in 1982. I just watched this. This is one the greatest things ive ever seen. Jesus christ, Marc Bolan was a hero. A real musician and Rockstar. This music is timeless
Hi I saw them in Bournemouth in 75 or 76 . I then met the band in the chip shop . Marc had a pizza ..i was in shock..got all there autographs and hugged him ... I'm 61 now and still see him standing in the chip shop.... Rock on Marc xxx
Bolan Marc: I saw them at Birmingham town hall in Feb 76, my first ever concert. Bolan was a truly gifted artist and his earlier stuff with Tyrannosaurus Rex is amazingly poetic with beautiful occult inspired lyrics.
A fabulous snapshot of a long-vanished period in British pop music. Marc was at the height of his powers in 1972, and couldn't put a foot wrong. Iggy Pop was at that concert and was highly impressed. Bowie and Roxy were just waiting around the corner for their moment of glory. Superbly filmed, this is how Marc should be remembered. Hard to believe this footage is fifty years old. How time has flown.......
My favorite song writer and front man by a mile. I grew up on the Beatles, the kinks, David Bowie, Zeppelin, the stones. But the 5 T Rex albums Cosmic Warrior, The Slider, Tanx, Futuristic Dragon, Dandy in the Underground etc..Marc Bolan is the best. He doesn't get the credit he deserves. He was king. Rip! He will always be my favorite song writer.
T-Rex blew into our lives like a cosmic hurricane. Marc’s voice floats upon the thermals of my life...uplifting and sustaining me through my darkest times.
Taking my older brother to see T Rextasy in Grimsby UK May 14 . I’m 57 and he’s 62 and as we grew up T Rex was all that was played in our house and he’s a massive fan , I can’t wait !
I wasn't born until 1986 but I'd love to go back to the 70s. By far the greatest era of music, excluding all the disco. Music today is programmed. So sad.
0:01 Cadillac 8:50 Jeepster 13:50 Baby Strange 21:15 Spaceball Ricochet 25:05 Girl 28:15 Cosmic Dancer 33:10 Telegram Sam 37:55 Hot Love 42:55 Get It On 55:13 Summertime Blues
@@kennyplay5982 sure whatever you say. How many albums have you sold, how many songs you wrote? Some people say Bob Dylan can't sing so what? Marc played guitar perfect because there's only two kinds of music there's good music and there's bad music and I will be the judge of that. For somebody that isn't a very good guitar player according to you people are still listening to his music and you must be one of them or why are you here? Evidently you like music by people who aren't very good at playing guitar. You probably like Jimi too that cat sucked at guitar. Upside down and backwards constantly having to bend the strings to make it sound right. He couldn't even hold it right behind his back picking it with his teeth. He was so high he didn't know what he was doing most of the time. You're probably a Chet Atkins kind of guy maybe Pat Boone. That's cool to each their own. Anyway go ahead and post some links to your music I'd be more than happy to tell you it sucks and you can't play. Joe King
@@jaspernewcomb5656 never said songs aren't good/great. I'm talking strictly guitar playing. With studio tricks, things get fixed. Live playing? Make sure your guitar is in tune. They/he didn't.
Saw marc 3 times in concert when i was in my teens, absolutely loved the man and his music, 64 now and still loving him,brilliant brings back so many memories, rip marc and all t.rex,youngie.
R.I.P the three members of T. Rex Steve Currie (May 19, 1947 - April 28, 1981), aged 33 Mickey Finn (June 3, 1947 - January 11, 2003), aged 55 Marc Bolan (September 30, 1947 - September 16, 1977), aged 29 You will be remembered as legends
Love the fact Marc was smiling all the way through this even when he was having to chase the microphone all the way through telegram sam a true superstar one of my first heroes.
That mic stand was past due to be retired. Stage hand came out and tightened it mid-song and it still acted like it was a giving the microphone a carnival ride.
At the peak of their power and despite all the technical hang ups they still set the place on fire! So magical so unique and so underrated. God bless you Marc I’ll love you and your music forever
I can remember 1972 when Marc burst on to the music scene and blew us all away , with those incredible hits and everybody raved about the phenomenal album Electric Warrior . Marc is a legend .
mr Bolan... One ultra talented dude who was taken away from us way too early.. We are lucky that his amazing music lives on, and that his ideas went on to influence artists worldwide. Some say he was the pioneer of the New Romantic style that was so big in the early 80's. RIP M.B 👍
Never boring renditions. A great ROCK band. What a rhythm section. I'm happy to get one small photo of this band at that special time. Boogie with soul.
Funny how it always took other cultures to show Americans that they had a culture. America sort of invented Rock & Roll in the 50's.... but lost their way. It took the Beatles and the British Invasion to breathe new life into it in the 60's.... and then in the 70's, yet another resurgence with groups like AC/DC, T.Rex, Black Sabbath all kind of taking it back to the meat-and-potatoes version of just drums, bass & guitar. No string section, no brass section (Chicago, Blood/Sweat & Tears). This was 50's Rock and Roll updated for the 1970's. It wasn't fluff/pop/bubblegum like what was coming out of the states.
@@That_AMC_Guy Good points raised. Also a band like the Stones, or artists like say Clapton or John Mayall, also reintroduced an awareness and appreciation of the blues, from whence the whole thing kind of started, back into American culture. Especially to younger audiences who were unaware of this historic link to R'n'R. Before this most Americans, white folks in particular, knew or cared little about this art form, which was kind of slowly dying out in a way. These performers gave it a huge shot in the arm.
I was born in 1964.. had two older brothers who where realy into that stuff and they showed me their world in terms of music. I started to collect 45er singles and had all of them from T. Rex, Slade, Urriah Heep, etc. Later on I became a Punk as I was 14, but this music from T. Rex led me to it because it was so revolutionary too.
I was there at this very concert and this video brings back that amazing time. Thank you for posting it so everyone can enjoy a true legend of rock music who is still missed.
I’m so glad they filmed at least one complete concert for posterity so rock fans can see Marc Bolan live forever! He died way too young and this is the only way to see him again and hear the music he made along with his band. Thanks to whoever posted this show and thank God TH-cam exists! 👏🏻🎸😎
I grew up listening to Marc Bolan and T.Rex, I loved their music when I was a kid and still love them now. I can remember one of my first albums I ever got on vinyl was Electric Warrior and it just completely blew me away. Hard to believe it's almost 50 years since we tragically lost Marc but his legacy lives on in his music and he'll never be forgotten. He is a rock legend. Rock on Marc.
For all you young people who now go to gigs. This is how we used to do it! Raw music! Not many sound engineers like you get at Glasto! Pure Music! Created and executed by a true legend!
@@robertbrown8362 no shit you have to pay to get z jab? Scary. What's the world coming to? 🤔 😆 I love jabs so you don't have to go through pneumonia. Epatitis B, Teatanos and that. Sparing the NHS with useless winning and that.
@@albertineno2443 Yeah but when i was ambulanced to hospitol last oct (not covid related) many of the doctors and nurses told me it was bs and they were being coerced into going along with the stupid scam,plus the hospitol was basi ally empty
Loved this!!! Marc was born to perform; he had a fire burning in him that was put out too soon. I still enjoy this music as much as I did when I first heard it. I hope Marc is performing somewhere and that we'll all meet again.
I cant believe I missed this gem and just found it tonight. This man is a legend like Freddie and will never be forgotten, If you get a chance go see T-Rextacy, closest thing to Marc and his band and they are amazing...
Saw T-Rextasy on Friday 08.10.2021. absolutely excellent. Wish I had seen them earlier. Never got to see Marc himself, my parents wouldn't let me go to concerts.
the tribute band Too rex are just as good as Trextasy only much friendler the whole band came into the crowd after the show chatted and had drinks with the fans.
Wonderful performance. I have remembered fondly Marc Bolan's music and sheer stage presence for 50 years now but I had almost forgotten Mickey's marvellous contribution also
Got to agree. I've been watching various acts which I grew up with, which we all know the chart hits but never heard a live performance or they were not our faves (hence my thumbnail), and I've been very impressed. Just watched Dr Feelgood lately and that was class. Just pure raw talent not like the manufactured shit these days.
Brilliant memories after watching this superb live recording - I was lucky enough to see T. Rex at Weeley festival in 1971. They were fantastic even though some of the hippies did boo the electric numbers at first. One of my best weekends ever. Marc was a true star and Electric Warrior must be the best album of 1971 in my opinion.
Brilliant 👏 I just love mmarc and t rex since 71 as an 11 year old. My two girl cousins went to this gig. I couldn't go but they took me to the Xmas gig Edmonton sundown 72, my first gig ever. Still love Marc at 63 , music is brilliant as was he. Rip mate
The drummer is really solid and the bass player really feels the songs letting Marc take the lead and supporting him. Great band. Steve is in great form too.
Steve Currie on bass, Bill Legend on drums. That's Mickey Finn on percussion, not Steve Peregrine Took. Steve left Tyrannosaurus Rex between the albums Unicorn (1969) and A Beard of Stars (1970). He was never in the electric version of the band.
Mickey Finn looks like a bit of a prima donna, the way he threw that tambourine at the roadie at the start of the clip. And what was his contribution to the band? Hitting a few bongo drums and shaking a tambourine!
T - REX are the best, great backing band, they did it all! In those days no one cared about tuning an instrument, but the crew were happy with that, whilst having a fixed hairstyle and microphone adjustment problems? The audience loved it and that's what counts. What Bolan did was amazing, I love it. Wish Marc was still here to hear us cheer him. xxx ooo....
мне в 12 лет попал винил на ночь от одного мажора, так у меня крышка отъехала, до этого получил от него Юрай Хип с Волшебником, на всю жизнь, особая любовь, М.Болан и Кен Хенсли!
This is so well filmed and edited compared to a lot of footage of the era, where there's usually an extreme close up of the bass player during the guitar solo and that kind of nonsense. Hats off to the film crew for capturing the magic and doing these guys justice.
One of my favourite bands and it's very good but I'm pretty sure it's been coloured enhanced. Looks a bit like what Peter Jackson's crew did to enhance old Beatles footage in 'Get Back'. But I still love it.
I was at this concert, believe it or not Ring Starr was behind the camera filming it! A great night, the music was so loud I went deaf and had to have my ears syringed! Great memories.
I was in the army in Germany in early 71 and I remember seeing posters everywhere with T- Rex headlining concerts everywhere. Never got to see them but when I got out at the end of 71 and bought the album Electric Warrior I understood their popularity. A really fun band with some amazing hooks!
Oct. 8, 1972, Arlington TX, i was fortunate to have seen T-Rex play. One of the best concerts i have ever seen. I can only imagine if Bolan hadn't died so early..a true pioneer of glam rock, but back then it was just rock.
When I was a lad (I'm now 60) in England, it was either T.Rex or Slade. I was firmly in the latter camp but I've grown to appreciate T.Rex over the years.
Actually, I was firmly in the former camp when I was a young fella, but I've started to appreciate Slade much more than I used to. (Sweet too). I reckon Noddy loudly singing out that, 'Baby, Baby, Babeah!' at the start of 'Cum On Feel The Noize', then the band kicks in, is one of the best openings for a rock song ever. Really dig Slade Alive! as well.
This is 50 years later. Those kids were my age then. I dig this music just as much if not more. Funny, I was coming of age & now, well I dont know what this time of life is called...maybe ...freedom! Luv it & this is the soundtrack to it again. Lifes a gas.
I'm 68 years old and I so remember those days when T Rex were at their height and I was about 15 years old. Although I loved the music back in the day this is the first time I've seen Marc Bolan and T.Rex doing a live concert and to be honest I didn't realise until now watching this how poor a guitarist Marc Bolan was.. Thank goodness for session musicians on the records.
You're funny, most people here praise Marc for his virtuoso guitar skills. And as a musician I also say he is one of the greatest guitar geniuses there was. You just have to know the profession well and then you will understand its genius. Learn!
Was born in 70 and my mama fancied him for sure. Always playing in the house. What a LEGEND! After i watched this gig i was gutted to understand that Jack White from the White Stripes must of studied him. Watch Under Blackpool Lights and say it aint so. I cannot playing this full monty!!
When I first saw Jack White play live I thought this guy reminds me of Marc Bolan. Both are unique talents who write brilliant lyrics. And play great guitar.
I was at this concert with my best friend Roddy. Let me tell you, you could not hear a damn word lol cos the screaming was nuts. He was the electric warrior that night. This is better sound than the actual concert. It's beautifully filtered sound. Everyone was on their feet and screaming. Marc was the bomb at that moment. The sound and smell was unforgettable cos young girls who were 80% of the audience were peeing themselves. We two guys were shell-shocked. Don't let this video fool you. It was nuts. Wow, 52 years ago. I'm 66 now and was 15 1/2 and still remember it.
The DVD was given to me by someone who didn't like it I lost my mind when I watched it I am 61 and listen Marc and band over 50y I think it's the only recording of the entire T.Rex concert and it makes the DVD more valuable. He has two almost identical concerts. A matinee for a younger audience and an evening concert. Marc gave everyone the opportunity to see him live. The acoustic guitar sounds horrible, but Marc doesn't bother with the darkness. The show must go on.
How great if Marc and T Rex were still here, touring once more for all of us to see. Could use some of his magic, big time. At least we have these videos and all the music. Thanks for the magic, sweet Marc and the band.
I don’t know, the great thing about rock stars who died young is that we never have to see them as shadows of their former selfs, still trying to be rock stars in their 70’s, attempting to play guitar with arthritic fingers and sing with shot vocal chords.
🧔 T rex is the best glam rock band ever. The 70s is the best decade ever. I'm 35 years old and would have loved to live in the greatest decade ever. Marc Bolan is a genius songwriter,guitar player and has great Stage presence. I love his look from the long hair and bangs to the platform shoes ,glittery tops and bell bottoms. We need to keep the 70s alive, especially 70s glam rock alive and kicking. We need to show the younger generation that this is real music. Long live 70s glam rock forever. 🌻✌☮🔯
6 years of age. First record I ever bought was Ride A White Swan. For the next 6 years, I was a complete Bolan fanatic. I'd get up on my bed and pretend to play an imaginary guitar thinking I was Marc Bolan. Music hit me really early in my life and has been my 'thing' ever since. As my life went on, I learnt to play guitar, keyboards over the years. Played in a few bands and all thanks to this man. His inspiration was my starting point. A big shout out for Steve Currie. A great musician and he went far too early. His contribution would have been immense had he lived.
Me too. I just went to a Motley crue concert and wondered where the hair bands started. Motley Crue mentioned Trex and Cheap trick as inspiration. Love what I'm hearing.
2021 it's almos over and it's the first time in my life that I get to watch a complet T-Rex live performance, Now I see why they made history , for some unknown reason I felt that same vibe as with Jack White or Dan Auerbach in their beginnings pure raw talent. Thank you for sharing this precious footage.
Man I love T Rex!! My first album was "the Slider" and I've been hooked ever since! Been rockin out to Marc since I was in the 2nd grade and I'm 39 now. All the new stuff that's been released over the years has been awesome!
I remember hearing T. Rex in the car when my dad was driving in the very early 70s, when I was five or six. Thank you for this video - it’s one of my very favorite things I’ve ever found anywhere.❤
Fantastic memories,, proud to say I was there,, Youth Club outing from Chester, 16 years old,, managed to see him many times right up till final tour, just months before he passed,, Truly a one off, such a talent,, I still Love To Boogie,,
OK.Meine Art baby T.Rex. IT'SSCHULLE WINDOWS WORLD MUSIC ART of freedom GOTT without US and with YOU, FANTASTICO @@@ I am sorry ale mohu se uvolnit pouze v pátek@@#
I was there at the evening concert. I was lifted and thrown over the barrier at the front of the stage. A security guard came straight after me but a lady in a large black brimmed hat waved him away and let me sit on the floor beside her. I was literally 5ft from the stage and right in front of Marc. I will never forget her. I still remember every second of it. Marc...forever in my heart. ❤❤❤
I think that was the concert I was at - as a 16 year old taking my 16 year old girlfriend to see her heartthrob. My recollection is that Ringo was in the orchestra pit?
As I ran down to the front I bumped into a man with a beard who was filming as they came on stage. He called me the 'C' word ! It was a couple of months later when I saw him on TV that I realised it was Ringo. Had never seen him with a beard before that day
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@@kimswain5300 Yes, Ringo was there filming the performance in the evening. I was only fourteen but remember being astonished that a man who had been in the Beatles such a short time ago was practically ignored by the audience, who only had eyes for T Rex.
So jealous …I love Marc but I’m 24 so I’m so jealous of everyone who got to see him back then. He died way too young anyways 😢 rip babes
I was born in 1982. I just watched this.
This is one the greatest things ive ever seen.
Jesus christ, Marc Bolan was a hero. A real musician and Rockstar. This music is timeless
🤣 🤘Rock on
Neponovljiv
Look in the dictionary under rockstar and Marc Bolan's picture is to the right of the definition.
Hi I saw them in Bournemouth in 75 or 76 . I then met the band in the chip shop . Marc had a pizza ..i was in shock..got all there autographs and hugged him ... I'm 61 now and still see him standing in the chip shop.... Rock on Marc xxx
That’s cap
how lovleiy such a grea memory
extremely doubtful....I was in the chip shop and did not see you at all there...
also...marc was not in a huggy mood that day
Bolan Marc: I saw them at Birmingham town hall in Feb 76, my first ever concert. Bolan was a truly gifted artist and his earlier stuff with Tyrannosaurus Rex is amazingly poetic with beautiful occult inspired lyrics.
Aww! Such a amazing memory!
Bolan had something so special it cant be found again . Always beautiful❤
You're so right!
A fabulous snapshot of a long-vanished period in British pop music. Marc was at the height of his powers in 1972, and couldn't put a foot wrong. Iggy Pop was at that concert and was
highly impressed. Bowie and Roxy were just waiting around the corner for their moment of glory. Superbly filmed, this is how Marc should be remembered.
Hard to believe this footage is fifty years old. How time has flown.......
I loved dancing to tiger feet.
You made me sad... time does fly. But gawd, this was so great to go back in time too.
Timeless!
kudos to Ringo for having the taste and foresight to film this whole concert so we are able to enjoy it today
Feels like from another planet, now.
My favorite song writer and front man by a mile. I grew up on the Beatles, the kinks, David Bowie, Zeppelin, the stones. But the 5 T Rex albums Cosmic Warrior, The Slider, Tanx, Futuristic Dragon, Dandy in the Underground etc..Marc Bolan is the best. He doesn't get the credit he deserves. He was king. Rip! He will always be my favorite song writer.
A live rock performance doesn’t get better than this.
T-Rex blew into our lives like a cosmic hurricane. Marc’s voice floats upon the thermals of my life...uplifting and sustaining me through my darkest times.
@E.V. Hodge Thank you 😊
Me 2.
Cosmic Dancer.
Marc couldn’t have written it better
0:01 Cadillac
8:50 Jeepster
13:50 Baby Strange
21:15 Spaceball Ricochet
25:05 Girl
28:15 Cosmic Dancer
33:10 Telegram Sam
37:55 Hot Love
42:55 Get It On
55:13 Summertime Blues
Thank you!
That roadie had no clue how to tighten the mic during Telegram Sam ! So funny.
John T that was giving me such anxiety for Marc lol!
Cheer's! Always a little Marc in my heart!
Appreciated
Merci !
Taking my older brother to see T Rextasy in Grimsby UK May 14 . I’m 57 and he’s 62 and as we grew up T Rex was all that was played in our house and he’s a massive fan , I can’t wait !
I saw Grimsby and I got excited for a second. Sadly the Grimsby near me (Canada) is few thousand km from the show. Enjoy
One of the most original and unique performers of all time.
one of the worlds most original singers writers muscian goodlookin guys ever!!!!!
Absolutely 💯 REAL sells with integrity 👏
Hi man .I'm on the vibes we you.
When I was a 13 year old at school I was laughed at and put down for loving this sound..I kept listening
Born in 62 so this was a golden era for me.
God, how I miss the. Seventies. Sure I’m not the only one.
You're definitely not the only one
I know what you mean - I feel like that - but people always miss the time when they were young. You would, wouldn't you?
I wasn't born until 1986 but I'd love to go back to the 70s. By far the greatest era of music, excluding all the disco. Music today is programmed. So sad.
@@daneison9888 So very true.Cant stand disco and I cringe at ABBA and cheesy groups.The 60 and 70s were the best times ever.✌
I, for one, am happy to be as old as I currently am if it meant that I was a young person listening and seeing the music of the Sixties and Seventies.
The band was all together and the songs went on forever.
Except for Mickey Finn - He was a complete waste space
Lady Stardust
0:01 Cadillac
8:50 Jeepster
13:50 Baby Strange
21:15 Spaceball Ricochet
25:05 Girl
28:15 Cosmic Dancer
33:10 Telegram Sam
37:55 Hot Love
42:55 Get It On
55:13 Summertime Blues
That's Bowie and the spiders from Mars
It's all down to the mix😮
The man doesn’t get the respect he deserves as a guitarist. And he gets my top pick for on stage charisma.
He shouldn't. He was a pretty bad guitar player.
@@kennyplay5982 fuck off plays with soul
@@kennyplay5982 sure whatever you say. How many albums have you sold, how many songs you wrote? Some people say Bob Dylan can't sing so what? Marc played guitar perfect because there's only two kinds of music there's good music and there's bad music and I will be the judge of that. For somebody that isn't a very good guitar player according to you people are still listening to his music and you must be one of them or why are you here? Evidently you like music by people who aren't very good at playing guitar. You probably like Jimi too that cat sucked at guitar. Upside down and backwards constantly having to bend the strings to make it sound right. He couldn't even hold it right behind his back picking it with his teeth. He was so high he didn't know what he was doing most of the time. You're probably a Chet Atkins kind of guy maybe Pat Boone. That's cool to each their own. Anyway go ahead and post some links to your music I'd be more than happy to tell you it sucks and you can't play.
Joe King
@@rossfraser3415 I agree, love the soul.
@@jaspernewcomb5656 never said songs aren't good/great. I'm talking strictly guitar playing. With studio tricks, things get fixed. Live playing? Make sure your guitar is in tune. They/he didn't.
A whole concert in very good sound and picture quality. It's nice for me to see how T.REX really rocked the stage. Thanks for that.
По мне, так запись много лучше чем это выступление. В данном случае - полное разочирование...
I saw them three times in the 70s and I'm sure they used to have proper soundchecks. It's like they are in a village hall.
@@chriselwell8269 К сожалению, слышал только в записи. Но их музыку люблю с 1971 года.
we have Ringo to thank for there being a whole T Rex concert in great sound and picture quality
Proper music, proper musicians, played and wrote songs with passion. Brilliant. Marc still lives on, thanks for sharing.
Saw marc 3 times in concert when i was in my teens, absolutely loved the man and his music, 64 now and still loving him,brilliant brings back so many memories, rip marc and all t.rex,youngie.
Am 66 yrs young, never seen them, (Him) live but Electric Warrior, Slider, still sound sooo good on my turntable today, he was a GURU!
Amen bro, you and I are in the same 66 boat
I have à little bit more now. But i like To. Even "get in on" studio version 🤭
I had no idea T-Rex was this savage live.
Yeah dude 🤘. Oh my goodness 😅 lifelong fan but never watched em live til today. Sooooo good
I was there. What a fabulous night it was!
R.I.P the three members of T. Rex
Steve Currie (May 19, 1947 - April 28, 1981), aged 33
Mickey Finn (June 3, 1947 - January 11, 2003), aged 55
Marc Bolan (September 30, 1947 - September 16, 1977), aged 29
You will be remembered as legends
All Stars
He was only 24 yrs old when this epic show went down! Totally mindblowing!!!
God they all died really young. Whats up with that?
Heaven is rocking
Drummer Bill Legend (80) is still alive. Prior drummer Steve Peregrin Took choked to death on a cocktail cherry in 1980 at age 30. - via Wikipedia.
Love the fact Marc was smiling all the way through this even when he was having to chase the microphone all the way through telegram sam a true superstar one of my first heroes.
Could've been a real "Spinal Tap" moment. 😀😁
That mic stand was past due to be retired. Stage hand came out and tightened it mid-song and it still acted like it was a giving the microphone a carnival ride.
Man, I’m 19 and have been raised on this music!! It’s the absolute best!! I wish people my age knew about this stuff let alone like it 💙🤘🏽
Really glad you like it ! Marc and T.Rex are timeless.A lot of 'today's music' won't last 5 minutes.
Я Данил мне 63г,, я вырос слушая, под травкой,, ну тогда,, и сейчас слушаю,,...
I'm in the same boat. I'm 23 and I've loved T-Rex since I first watched Billy Elliot when I was a toddler 😁
Im 15 wish music like this could still be mainstream lol
Вы просто молочина..
At the peak of their power and despite all the technical hang ups they still set the place on fire!
So magical so unique and so underrated.
God bless you Marc I’ll love you and your music forever
With my Les Poul
I know i'm small
But i enjoy living anyway
Actually they weren't a good live band.
Sounds pretty good to me
Marc is something that will never be repeated. Something like Marc happens only once in all eternity. Amazing.
Unreal energy and swagger - getting to watch this at a time when everything is locked down is a godsend!
I can remember 1972 when Marc burst on to the music scene and blew us all
away , with those incredible hits and everybody raved about the phenomenal
album Electric Warrior . Marc is a legend .
Best album he done and the slider
Beard of stars is brilliant.
or 1970 with Ride A White Swan is what I remember
mr Bolan... One ultra talented dude who was taken away from us way too early.. We are lucky that his amazing music lives on, and that his ideas went on to influence artists worldwide. Some say he was the pioneer of the New Romantic style that was so big in the early 80's. RIP M.B 👍
The Seventies had the greatest soundtrack to our lives
I miss Marc more as time goes by. Cosmic Dancer spoke to me in a way that anything rarely ever can. All good wishes to the fans!
Never boring renditions. A great ROCK band. What a rhythm section. I'm happy to get one small photo of this band at that special time. Boogie with soul.
So real. So raw. Bolan. The legend.
Master Marc
Funny how it always took other cultures to show Americans that they had a culture. America sort of invented Rock & Roll in the 50's.... but lost their way. It took the Beatles and the British Invasion to breathe new life into it in the 60's.... and then in the 70's, yet another resurgence with groups like AC/DC, T.Rex, Black Sabbath all kind of taking it back to the meat-and-potatoes version of just drums, bass & guitar. No string section, no brass section (Chicago, Blood/Sweat & Tears). This was 50's Rock and Roll updated for the 1970's. It wasn't fluff/pop/bubblegum like what was coming out of the states.
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@@That_AMC_Guy Good points raised. Also a band like the Stones, or artists like say Clapton or John Mayall, also reintroduced an awareness and appreciation of the blues, from whence the whole thing kind of started, back into American culture. Especially to younger audiences who were unaware of this historic link to R'n'R. Before this most Americans, white folks in particular, knew or cared little about this art form, which was kind of slowly dying out in a way. These performers gave it a huge shot in the arm.
yeah. raw power... but so nice melodies and lyrics. for example The Ballroom of Mars. deep,yeah
Awsome Im 63 When l was sixteen l would get totally Baked and listen to Electric Warrior almost every night
I remember rocking to T Rex as a 10 year old. “The Slider” was about 3 years old. I’m still a big fan.
Gorgeous band, I was only 7 but raised on their music. So raw and real. ❤
I was born in 1964.. had two older brothers who where realy into that stuff and they showed me their world in terms of music. I started to collect 45er singles and had all of them from T. Rex, Slade, Urriah Heep, etc. Later on I became a Punk as I was 14, but this music from T. Rex led me to it because it was so revolutionary too.
similar story here. 1964, three older sisters, T. Rex, Bowie, Roxy Music ..punk at 14 :D
I was there at this very concert and this video brings back that amazing time. Thank you for posting it so everyone can enjoy a true legend of rock music who is still missed.
Jelouss
I’m so glad they filmed at least one complete concert for posterity so rock fans can see Marc Bolan live forever!
He died way too young and this is the only way to see him again and hear the music he made along with his band.
Thanks to whoever posted this show and thank God TH-cam exists!
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Great sound quality too . Thank God Rock 'n' Roll exists .
see trexstacy if u get a chance superb
Ahhh God invented & runs the internet. Never knew that. Cheers G-G-GOD!
Totally agree!...did you know you can see this also his 8.30 concert on did ✌
I have double DVD Born to Boogie and he is in special place in room
I grew up listening to Marc Bolan and T.Rex, I loved their music when I was a kid and still love them now. I can remember one of my first albums I ever got on vinyl was Electric Warrior and it just completely blew me away. Hard to believe it's almost 50 years since we tragically lost Marc but his legacy lives on in his music and he'll never be forgotten. He is a rock legend. Rock on Marc.
For all you young people who now go to gigs. This is how we used to do it! Raw music! Not many sound engineers like you get at Glasto! Pure Music! Created and executed by a true legend!
i wish i was alive in the 70s to experience amazing shows like this :(
Hey look at that ticket. 75p !!!!! The days when you didn’t have to re-mortgage your house to see a top act.
Yeah and now yuh gonna ave to pay more than the concert ticket getting ur plandemic papers in order to be allowed in
Fifteen shillings in proper money.😊
@@robertbrown8362 no shit you have to pay to get z jab? Scary. What's the world coming to? 🤔 😆 I love jabs so you don't have to go through pneumonia. Epatitis B, Teatanos and that. Sparing the NHS with useless winning and that.
@@albertineno2443 Yeah but when i was ambulanced to hospitol last oct (not covid related) many of the doctors and nurses told me it was bs and they were being coerced into going along with the stupid scam,plus the hospitol was basi ally empty
and see a Legend.... Mickey Finn.
Loved this!!! Marc was born to perform; he had a fire burning in him that was put out too soon. I still enjoy this music as much as I did when I first heard it. I hope Marc is performing somewhere and that we'll all meet again.
This is absolutely amazing 🤩 TREX and Marc is one of the reasons why I’m living in London right now.
I cant believe I missed this gem and just found it tonight. This man is a legend like Freddie and will never be forgotten, If you get a chance go see T-Rextacy, closest thing to Marc and his band and they are amazing...
Saw T-Rextasy on Friday 08.10.2021. absolutely excellent. Wish I had seen them earlier. Never got to see Marc himself, my parents wouldn't let me go to concerts.
Agree T-rextacy are amazingly life like.
the tribute band Too rex are just as good as Trextasy only much friendler the whole band came into the crowd after the show chatted and had drinks with the fans.
Can't beat Freddie & the Dreamers.
T textasy are brilliant..been following them for years .... so uncanny so much like Marc... keeps a bit of Marc in ya heart
Wonderful performance. I have remembered fondly Marc Bolan's music and sheer stage presence for 50 years now but I had almost forgotten Mickey's marvellous contribution also
Such a privilege to see T.rex at their peak ,I was a fan in 71 as a 10 year old ,unbelievable
I was 10 years old in 1971 too and heard the first time t.rex. It blew my mind.
Lets face it the guy had it..... Legend.
yup
Got to agree. I've been watching various acts which I grew up with, which we all know the chart hits but never heard a live performance or they were not our faves (hence my thumbnail), and I've been very impressed. Just watched Dr Feelgood lately and that was class. Just pure raw talent not like the manufactured shit these days.
Such a nice guy
Absolutely
totally agree. what a showman what a rock'n'roller. brilliant
Brilliant memories after watching this superb live recording - I was lucky enough to see T. Rex at Weeley festival in 1971. They were fantastic even though some of the hippies did boo the electric numbers at first. One of my best weekends ever. Marc was a true star and Electric Warrior must be the best album of 1971 in my opinion.
I'm quite envious! Ah, memories. My best friend and I just wore out "Electric Warrior". A suberb LP.
Loved T Rex as a kid,and still do! Marc's music and legend has stood the test of time...
Like all great artists, his music truly got a magic to it...
Brilliant 👏 I just love mmarc and t rex since 71 as an 11 year old. My two girl cousins went to this gig. I couldn't go but they took me to the Xmas gig Edmonton sundown 72, my first gig ever. Still love Marc at 63 , music is brilliant as was he. Rip mate
The drummer is really solid and the bass player really feels the songs letting Marc take the lead and supporting him. Great band. Steve is in great form too.
Steve Currie on bass, Bill Legend on drums. That's Mickey Finn on percussion, not Steve Peregrine Took. Steve left Tyrannosaurus Rex between the albums Unicorn (1969) and A Beard of Stars (1970). He was never in the electric version of the band.
Wow' Mikey Finn. It is all coming back to me now.
the drummer is great
Mickey Finn looks like a bit of a prima donna, the way he threw that tambourine at the roadie at the start of the clip. And what was his contribution to the band? Hitting a few bongo drums and shaking a tambourine!
@@langdalepauland if he was staring at me the whole concert like he was Marc it would’ve totally creeped me out.
Was für eine schillernde Persönlichkeit der Herr Marc Bolan. Ein toller, talentierter Musiker. Wunderbar. So stellt man sich einen Künstler vor.
T - REX are the best, great backing band, they did it all! In those days no one cared about tuning an instrument, but the crew were happy with that, whilst having a fixed hairstyle and microphone adjustment problems? The audience loved it and that's what counts. What Bolan did was amazing, I love it. Wish Marc was still here to hear us cheer him. xxx ooo....
Я Данил из Новочеркасска,, СССР,, я родился 1959г,, это музыка наша с моими друзьями,, я и сейчас слушаю а мне 63г,, в кайф,, спасибо🙏💕
Данила привет.
Валерий Крым.
мне в 12 лет попал винил на ночь от одного мажора, так у меня крышка отъехала, до этого получил от него Юрай Хип с Волшебником, на всю жизнь, особая любовь, М.Болан и Кен Хенсли!
How the heck you doing. Born in 58. Rock on dude!
Keep a little Marc in your heart.
yessum
Forever ❤️
always
Yep!
He was so tiny, you can keep a full size Marc in your heart
This is so well filmed and edited compared to a lot of footage of the era, where there's usually an extreme close up of the bass player during the guitar solo and that kind of nonsense. Hats off to the film crew for capturing the magic and doing these guys justice.
One of my favourite bands and it's very good but I'm pretty sure it's been coloured enhanced. Looks a bit like what Peter Jackson's crew did to enhance old Beatles footage in 'Get Back'. But I still love it.
I think Ringo Starr was incharge of the videoing of it.
I was 16, he was my love. We are all gay. like me some New York Dolls too.
@@seltaeb9691 Yup he directed the whole thing including all of the off stage antics from the movie.
You got something against Bass players ?
I was at this concert, believe it or not Ring Starr was behind the camera filming it! A great night, the music was so loud I went deaf and had to have my ears syringed! Great memories.
What a treat! Marc Bolan in concert! I've loved the sound of his music since 1971. A unique talent.
I was in the army in Germany in early 71 and I remember seeing posters everywhere with T- Rex headlining concerts everywhere. Never got to see them but when I got out at the end of 71 and bought the album Electric Warrior I understood their popularity. A really fun band with some amazing hooks!
Oct. 8, 1972, Arlington TX, i was fortunate to have seen T-Rex play. One of the best concerts i have ever seen. I can only imagine if Bolan hadn't died so early..a true pioneer of glam rock, but back then it was just rock.
When I was a lad (I'm now 60) in England, it was either T.Rex or Slade. I was firmly in the latter camp but I've grown to appreciate T.Rex over the years.
Actually, I was firmly in the former camp when I was a young fella, but I've started to appreciate Slade much more than I used to. (Sweet too). I reckon Noddy loudly singing out that, 'Baby, Baby, Babeah!' at the start of 'Cum On Feel The Noize', then the band kicks in, is one of the best openings for a rock song ever. Really dig Slade Alive! as well.
Sweet for me
When I was a lad (I’m now 64) in Leningrad, USSR it was either T.Rex or Slade too :) With some Grand Funk Railroad.
Back when music was music I actually bought a Slade album once - had to wait until non of my mates were around - being a Guru it just wasn’t done 😜🎸😜
I liked T.Rex AND Slade. Those were the first two concerts I went to
T. Rex и Марк Болан мои любимчики, знакомство с ними произошло в середине 70х, с удовольствием слушаю по сей день.
That's great. How did you meet them?
T. REX - Wembley Empire Pool, Matinee Concert, 1972 - Who is rocking to this in 2022 ?
So glad I found this. This is a hundred times better than the albums. This is the real thing! Rock on.
Say it, again!
Who is this savage beast on guitar! Ripping 🧙
Is there a touch of Tiny Tim in there?
@@nickthabit420 yeah, interesting observation.
Not sure I could have thought of that. Maybe he covered “tiptoe” somewhere?
This is 50 years later. Those kids were my age then. I dig this music just as much if not more. Funny, I was coming of age & now, well I dont know what this time of life is called...maybe ...freedom! Luv it & this is the soundtrack to it again. Lifes a gas.
I was 14 at that time. Many of thier posters sticked on my bed room wall. 50 years later I just how their actual band look like. Thank you T Rex.
World's only conga/tambourine player with rock star stage presence
So funny. I was trying to figure out how I wanted to express the same sentiment and I came across your comment... Well said!
Mickey Finn!
great bass and drums too!
He sort of acted like a douche bag.
Why he gotta throw maracas at roadie? The bass drowns them and the bongos out etc
That all it takes, long hair and a temper?
I'm 68 years old and I so remember those days when T Rex were at their height and I was about 15 years old. Although I loved the music back in the day this is the first time I've seen Marc Bolan and T.Rex doing a live concert and to be honest I didn't realise until now watching this how poor a guitarist Marc Bolan was.. Thank goodness for session musicians on the records.
You're funny, most people here praise Marc for his virtuoso guitar skills. And as a musician I also say he is one of the greatest guitar geniuses there was. You just have to know the profession well and then you will understand its genius. Learn!
Was born in 70 and my mama fancied him for sure. Always playing in the house. What a LEGEND! After i watched this gig i was gutted to understand that Jack White from the White Stripes must of studied him. Watch Under Blackpool Lights and say it aint so. I cannot playing this full monty!!
When I first saw Jack White play live I thought this guy reminds me of Marc Bolan.
Both are unique talents who write brilliant lyrics. And play great guitar.
I was at this concert with my best friend Roddy. Let me tell you, you could not hear a damn word lol cos the screaming was nuts. He was the electric warrior that night. This is better sound than the actual concert. It's beautifully filtered sound. Everyone was on their feet and screaming. Marc was the bomb at that moment. The sound and smell was unforgettable cos young girls who were 80% of the audience were peeing themselves. We two guys were shell-shocked. Don't let this video fool you. It was nuts. Wow, 52 years ago. I'm 66 now and was 15 1/2 and still remember it.
I saw them in Cardiff on this tour, June 10th 1972, I had just turned 12, it changed my life, a massive influence.
Did you possibly see Lynyrd Skynyrd in 1975 in Cardiff?
Did you manage to escape Cardiff yet
The day I was born ! Metal guru was number one that week
@@jamesmack3314 Unfortunately not
@@stilllearning6035 HaHa, I'm a Swansea lad, I had to be covert.
The hair, the satin pants and blazer, the voice. Oh yeah. Every bit the rockstar. RIP Bang a Gong
Omg I was at this concert truly loved it
I was there, too! Can't believe it's so long ago!
The DVD was given to me by someone who didn't like it
I lost my mind when I watched it
I am 61 and listen Marc and band over 50y
I think it's the only recording of the entire T.Rex concert and it makes the DVD more valuable. He has two almost identical concerts. A matinee for a younger audience and an evening concert. Marc gave everyone the opportunity to see him live.
The acoustic guitar sounds horrible, but Marc doesn't bother with the darkness. The show must go on.
How great if Marc and T Rex were still here, touring once more for all of us to see. Could use some of his magic, big time. At least we have these videos and all the music. Thanks for the magic, sweet Marc and the band.
Yeah! And like never aged. Right on man.
I don’t know, the great thing about rock stars who died young is that we never have to see them as shadows of their former selfs, still trying to be rock stars in their 70’s, attempting to play guitar with arthritic fingers and sing with shot vocal chords.
@@boataxe4605 The Rolling Stones need to read your comment lol
Они пели от души и без фонограммы, люблю их, спасибо.
Thank God some one kept this concert on film ! Fantastic ! What a Band Class Act ! ☘️
The Man. The Band. The soundtrack of my life. Marc Bolan. T.Rex, The Sweet, forever!.
What a colourful character! No sound like the sound of T.Rex. Loads of monster tracks! 🎸🔥😎
Thanks Mark you enriched my youth.
🧔 T rex is the best glam rock band ever. The 70s is the best decade ever. I'm 35 years old and would have loved to live in the greatest decade ever. Marc Bolan is a genius songwriter,guitar player and has great Stage presence. I love his look from the long hair and bangs to the platform shoes ,glittery tops and bell bottoms. We need to keep the 70s alive, especially 70s glam rock alive and kicking. We need to show the younger generation that this is real music. Long live 70s glam rock forever. 🌻✌☮🔯
Still loving that voice of his!!
6 years of age. First record I ever bought was Ride A White Swan. For the next 6 years, I was a complete Bolan fanatic. I'd get up on my bed and pretend to play an imaginary guitar thinking I was Marc Bolan. Music hit me really early in my life and has been my 'thing' ever since. As my life went on, I learnt to play guitar, keyboards over the years. Played in a few bands and all thanks to this man. His inspiration was my starting point. A big shout out for Steve Currie. A great musician and he went far too early. His contribution would have been immense had he lived.
Brilliant !
I am so happy to see this performance. T. Rex one of the greatest rock bands of all time.
I remember watching his TV show as a child. I still keep a little Marc in my heart X
I sounds like Michael Crawford. Better with the good stuff like Ride a White Swan etc.
Jesus! Thank you so so much for this. Marc Bolan is one of the best ever to do it
Going down the T-Rex rabbit hole.... SO wonderful! Thanks for this footage!
But it is a splendid trip down the rabbit hole. 🐇
Me too. I just went to a Motley crue concert and wondered where the hair bands started. Motley Crue mentioned Trex and Cheap trick as inspiration. Love what I'm hearing.
2021 it's almos over and it's the first time in my life that I get to watch a complet T-Rex live performance, Now I see why they made history , for some unknown reason I felt that same vibe as with Jack White or Dan Auerbach in their beginnings pure raw talent. Thank you for sharing this precious footage.
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The moment I saw Jack White, I knew it was a record company ripoff of T Rex. There is only one Marc Bolan.
Here ya !!
I want to see this concert again ,again and again...is Wonderful moment in my life.!!
Man I love T Rex!! My first album was "the Slider" and I've been hooked ever since! Been rockin out to Marc since I was in the 2nd grade and I'm 39 now. All the new stuff that's been released over the years has been awesome!
I remember hearing T. Rex in the car when my dad was driving in the very early 70s, when I was five or six.
Thank you for this video - it’s one of my very favorite things I’ve ever found anywhere.❤
He was so gorgeous.
What a powerful artist! Truly a man out of series. Thank you for sharing this video of Marc Bolan in all its fullness. Cheers
Fantastic memories,, proud to say I was there,, Youth Club outing from Chester, 16 years old,, managed to see him many times right up till final tour, just months before he passed,,
Truly a one off, such a talent,,
I still Love To Boogie,,
still weeping 50 years on, trex oozzzes the love.
Hope the younger generation find or ar shown this it shows how good he was
Mark rules the 1970 air waves and still being played on airwaves ❤ today
So great that this was so well recorded. Thanks Ringo and the team. Great to see them here, I'd say at their peak.
OK.Meine Art baby T.Rex. IT'SSCHULLE WINDOWS WORLD MUSIC ART of freedom
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