Memories of Marc Bolan's T. Rex | Electric Warrior with Simon Bevan

How does discovering Marc Bolan's T. Rex on Top of the Pops, growing up around a family radio shop in West London, and falling in love with a 1971 glam rock masterpiece shape a lifelong music lover? In this episode of The Friday Vinyl Club, Jamie sits down with his good friend Simon Bevan to trace how T. Rex's legendary 1971 glam rock album, Electric Warrior, served as a masterclass in swaggering grooves, Tony Visconti's lush production, and bold artistic vision. https://www.t-rex.co.uk/ CONNECT WITH THE CLUB: Our Official Website: ⁠⁠https://www.thefridayvinylclub.com/ Contact / Guest Inquiries: [email protected] INSIDE THE EPISODE & TIMESTAMPS: 00:18 - Introduction: Welcome to The Friday Vinyl Club with guest Simon Bevan. 03:21 - Early musical roots: Mum's radio, The Beatles, and Bevan's Radio Rentals in Greenford. 12:01 - Discovering Marc Bolan, glam rock, and buying Electric Warrior in 1971. 16:33 - Transitioning into punk, attending university in York, and discovering heavy dub reggae. 22:17 - Live music memories: From early gigs with 10cc and Dr. Feelgood to Springsteen at Wembley, Live Aid and Nina Simone. 33:00 - Finding Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, and the transcendental experience of seeing them live. 39:12 - Nick Cave's cover of "Cosmic Dancer" from the Angel Headed Hipster tribute album. 43:03 - Deep-diving into Electric Warrior: production, lyrics, and sonic textures. 50:04 - Track highlights: "Lean Woman Blues," "Jeepster," "Monolith," and "Rip-Off". 1:06:10 - The Friday Spin: Simon's recommendations (Alice Coltrane, Keith Jarrett, Wren, Geese, Pigeon, and The Long Faces). TOPICS COVERED: Simon Bevan, T. Rex, Marc Bolan, Electric Warrior, vinyl record collecting, family business history, glam rock, punk history, Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, live concert memories, and physical media. THE FRIDAY SPIN: SIMON BEVAN - 'ALICE COLTRANE, KEITH JARRETT & MORE' SPOTLIGHT: The Recommendation: Guest Simon Bevan and his standout Friday Spin selections, featuring Alice Coltrane, Keith Jarrett’s Köln Concert, Ren’s "Hi Ren", Geese, Pigeon’s Outer National, and The Long Faces. The Vibe: Transcendental spiritual jazz, improvised piano masterpieces, rich vintage rock energy, brilliant deep cuts, and the timeless nostalgia of childhood gateway records. FOR FANS OF: If you love music memories, physical media, and human stories behind the songs on podcasts like The Vinyl Guide, Back to NOW!, Music Is None Of Our Business, Desert Island Discs, or A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs, you are right at home in the club! Leave us a review wherever you listen to help our independent community grow!