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T.Rex Trivia Quiz

T.Rex were a UK band fronted by the flamboyant Marc Bolan, pioneers of the Glam Rock genre of music.

A multiple-choice quiz by Dizart. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Dizart

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
421,330

Updated
Oct 05 25

# Qns
10

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New Game

Avg Score
7 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Marc Bolan formed T.Rex, under their original name of Tyrannosaurus Rex, in 1967 in which UK city? Hint

Glasgow

Liverpool

Manchester

London

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Question 2 of 10

2. Stephen Porter was the original drummer with Tyrannosaurus Rex, but was better known by what tolkienesque stage name? Hint

Steve Bilbo Baggins

Steve Samwise Gamgee

Steve Merry Brandybuck

Steve Peregrin Took

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Question 3 of 10

3. Tyrannosaurus Rex released their first album in 1968. What was the extremely long title of this release? Hint

The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and The Spiders From Mars

I Like It When You Sleep for You Are So Beautiful Yet So Unaware of It

My People Were Fair and Had Sky in Their Hair... But Now They're Content to Wear Stars on Their Brows

This Is a Long Drive for Someone With Nothing to Think About

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Question 4 of 10

4. In 1970, Tyrannosaurus Rex were a headliner at the very first edition of what famous music festival? Hint

Donnington

Isle of Wight

Glastonbury

Reading

5. In the autumn of 1970, Bolan shortened the band's name to T.Rex and introduced a new style which pioneered glam rock. This included wearing glitter under his eyes and wearing a shiny suit, on which long-running TV music show? Hint

Top of the Pops

Juke Box Jury

Ready Steady Go!

The Tube

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which of these musicians was drummer, backing vocalist and occasional bass player with T.Rex from 1969 until 1975? Hint

Dave Mount

Don Powell

Mickey Finn

Mick Tucker

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Question 7 of 10

7. T Rex had numerous number one singles in the UK in the early 1970s, but which was their only top ten hit in the USA on the Billboard Hot 100? Hint

Hot Love

Telegram Sam

Metal Guru

Get it On

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Question 8 of 10

8. T.Rex were known mainly as a singles band in the early 1970s, but which album of theirs topped the UK charts? Hint

The Slider

Tanx

T. Rex

Electric Warrior

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Question 9 of 10

9. What 1976 song would prove to be the last T. Rex top 20 hit in the UK? Hint - it features on the soundtrack of the 2000 film "Billy Elliot". Hint

I Love to Boogie

Laser Love

Dreamy Lady

The Soul of My Suit

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Question 10 of 10

10. Sadly, the untimely death of Marc Bolan in 1977 would signal the end of T. Rex. What was the cause of Bolan's death? Hint

Heart attack

Drugs overdose

Car crash

Plane crash

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Marc Bolan formed T.Rex, under their original name of Tyrannosaurus Rex, in 1967 in which UK city?

Answer: London

Marc Bolan, real name Mark Field, was born in Homerton, London, in 1947. He founded Tyrannosaurus Rex in the summer of 1967. Bolan was both lead vocalist and lead guitarist with the band.

2. Stephen Porter was the original drummer with Tyrannosaurus Rex, but was better known by what tolkienesque stage name?

Answer: Steve Peregrin Took

Stephen Porter was born in London in 1949, and, in 1967, answered an advert in underground newspaper "The International Times" placed by Marc Bolan who was looking for a drummer. Porter was fan of J.R.R. Tolkien and took the stage name Peregrin Took from a character from "Lord of the Rings". He would leave the band after falling out with Bolan in 1969.

3. Tyrannosaurus Rex released their first album in 1968. What was the extremely long title of this release?

Answer: My People Were Fair and Had Sky in Their Hair... But Now They're Content to Wear Stars on Their Brows

"My People Were Fair and Had Sky in Their Hair... But Now They're Content to Wear Stars on Their Brows " was released in the summer of 1968, and was a fusion of folk and psychedelic rock. The album reached a respectable number 15 on the UK charts.

4. In 1970, Tyrannosaurus Rex were a headliner at the very first edition of what famous music festival?

Answer: Glastonbury

The very first Glastonbury Festival took place on September 19th, 1970, with 1,500 people in attendance, somewhat fewer than the crowds that attend it in the 21st century! Tyrannosaurus Rex were headliners alongside Al Stewart, Hawkwind and Pink Fairies.

Answer: Top of the Pops

"Top of the Pops" was a weekly music show on the BBC which ran from 1964 until 2006. T.Rex were regular guests on the shows in the early 1970s. Bolan's make-up and clothing on the show are regarded as the birth of glam rock, with bands such as Slade, The Sweet and Wizzard following in their footsteps.

6. Which of these musicians was drummer, backing vocalist and occasional bass player with T.Rex from 1969 until 1975?

Answer: Mickey Finn

Michael (Mickey) Finn was born in south London in 1947 was hired by Marc Bolan in 1969 apparently due to his looks rather than his musical ability! He was well known for wearing a bowler hat on stage.

7. T Rex had numerous number one singles in the UK in the early 1970s, but which was their only top ten hit in the USA on the Billboard Hot 100?

Answer: Get it On

All song listed reached number one on the UK singles chart, but the only one to sell well in America was "Get it On", which reached number ten on the Billboard chart in 1971. The song was retitled slightly for the US market to "Bang a Gong (Get it On)" to avoid confusion with a song by the band Chase.

8. T.Rex were known mainly as a singles band in the early 1970s, but which album of theirs topped the UK charts?

Answer: Electric Warrior

"Electric Warrior" was the only T.Rex album to top the UK chart, doing so in late 1971. "Get it On" and "Jeepster" were number one singles taken from the album. The album also reached number 32 on the US Billboard chart, although the follow-up album, "The Slider", performed better in the US, reaching number 17.

9. What 1976 song would prove to be the last T. Rex top 20 hit in the UK? Hint - it features on the soundtrack of the 2000 film "Billy Elliot".

Answer: I Love to Boogie

"I Love to Boogie", taken from the album "Dandy in the Underworld", made number 13 on the UK singles chart in 1976. Julie Walters and Jamie Bell can be seen dancing to this song in "Billy Elliot".

10. Sadly, the untimely death of Marc Bolan in 1977 would signal the end of T. Rex. What was the cause of Bolan's death?

Answer: Car crash

On September 16th, 1977, Marc Bolan was a passenger in a car driven by his girlfriend, and fellow band member, Gloria Jones. The car hit a tree in Barnes, London and Bolan was pronounced dead at the scene. He was just 29 years old, and his death also meant the end for T. Rex, despite later attempts by former band members to resurrect the name.

Source: Author Dizart

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