T. Rex, originally Tyrannosaurus Rex, were an English rock band formed in London in 1967 by singer/songwriter/guitarist Marc Bolan, who was their leader, frontman and only consistent member.

The arrival of a new decade heralded a seismic shift. In 1970, Bolan shortened the group’s name to the punchier T. Rex, a change that mirrored a deliberate pivot from acoustic esoterica to amplified, …

Oct 5, 2025 · T. Rex influenced many artists, including Paul Weller of the Jam, Robert Smith of the Cure, the British rock group Joy Division/New Order, and Morrissey and Johnny Marr of the Smiths.

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The band was founded by Marc Bolan in 1967 and gave one performance as a five piece rock band at The Roundhouse before immediately breaking up in disarray.

Aug 20, 2025 · Formed in London in 1967 by singer-songwriter and guitarist Marc Bolan. Here's a comprehensive overview based on available information: Initially named Tyrannosaurus Rex, the …

T. Rex were an English rock band, formed as Tyrannosaurus Rex in 1967 by singer-songwriter and guitarist Marc Bolan. The group came to an end [citation needed] after Bolan's death in a car crash in …

T. Rex began as a British folk rock group under the name Tyrannosaurus Rex, formed in London in 1967 by singer, songwriter, and guitarist Marc Bolan. The original duo included Bolan and percussionist …

T. Rex, originally Tyrannosaurus Rex, were an English rock band formed in London in 1967 by singer/songwriter/guitarist Marc Bolan, who was their leader, frontman and only consistent member.