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Melding the energetic urgency of disco strings/synths with the propulsive energy of the nascent punk scene, this non-single highlight from Dandy in the Underworld— T. Rex’s last album before Marc Bolan died — is a tantalizing taste of what Bolan’s distinctive, malleable vision might have achieved had he lived to see the ascent of new wave in the ’80s. The Slider – the Billboard 200". AllMusic. Archived from the original on 24 January 2011 . Retrieved 8 February 2022.

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The Slider (liner notes). T. Rex. Regal Zonophone. 1972. BLN 5001. {{ cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) ( link)

Smiths' composer and guitarist Johnny Marr stated: "T. Rex was pure pop". [45] The influence of T. Rex is very profound on certain songs of the Smiths like " Panic" and " Shoplifters of the World Unite". Lead singer Morrissey also admired Bolan. While writing "Panic" he was inspired by "Metal Guru" and wanted to sing in the same style. He didn't stop singing it in an attempt to modify the words of "Panic" to fit the exact rhythm of "Metal Guru". Marr later stated: "He also exhorted me to use the same guitar break so that the two songs are the same!" [46] Marr rated Bolan in his ten favourite guitarists. [47] Prefab Sprout's Paddy McAloon cited "Ride a White Swan" as "the song that vindicated my love of pop". [48] R.E.M. covered live "20th Century Boy" early in their career in 1984: [49] singer Michael Stipe said that T. Rex and other groups of the 1970s "were huge influences on all of us", [50] "[they] really impacted me". [51] Children Of The Revolution: An Introduction To Marc Bolan | Demon Music Group" . Retrieved 27 October 2022.a b c "Offizielle Deutsche Charts - Offizielle Deutsche Charts". www.offiziellecharts.de . Retrieved 27 October 2022. Freeman, John (16 June 2015). "Rubber Rings: Johnny Marr's Favourite Albums". The Quietus . Retrieved 22 November 2017. a b c d e f g h "T. Rex - Full Official Chart History". Official Charts Company. Official Charts Company . Retrieved 19 January 2016.

Interview with John Parish". adequacy.net. 15 October 2002. Archived from the original on 8 August 2018 . Retrieved 22 November 2017. Completed his notice and left the band following completion of Marc show episode 6 on 7th Sept. Planned replacement Adrian Shaw had not been formally contracted therefore bass position was vacant at the time of Bolan's death.

a b c admin (15 June 2022). "Tyrannosaurus Rex (band)". The Swinging Sixties . Retrieved 14 February 2023. Hired to replace Legend, soon supplemented by Lutton, left shortly afterwards. Later played percussion on "Solid Baby" studio recording - a b "T.Rex - Charts & Awards - The Billboard 200". Allmusic. Archived from the original on 24 January 2011 . Retrieved 16 January 2022.