Danielz
is Marc Bolan
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Watching
T.Rextasy in concert
demands stamina, a good pair of bopping shoes and a healthy
set of lungs to sing along to the rock-a-boogie songs that made
Marc Bolan the leading force of Glam Rock. After the initial
impact of T.Rextasy's stage presence, and the uncanny resemblance
to Marc Bolan in voice and looks from their lead guitarist and
frontman Danielz, you know
that you're in for a evening's worth of hot Bolanic hits, played
to perfection and with incredible enthusiasm.
Metal
Guru, Jeepster,
Telegram Sam, Hot Love, Children of the Revolution,
Ride a White Swan, Get it On,
I Love to Boogie, New York City,
The Groover,
Solid Gold Easy Action
& 20th Century Boy.
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T.Rextasy,
the ultimate tribute to Marc Bolan & T.Rex, made their
debut on 18 September 1992 in a small club in Hackney, East London.
The venue sold out with new and old T.Rex fans, including ex-T.Rex
drummer, Bill Legend. Today, of course, T.Rextasy are not only
hailed as one of the highest acclaimed tribute bands on the scene,
but are also known as one of the few bands that actually play
without the aid of samplers, backing tapes, and wigs!
They are a real live band, and are not to be confused with any
of the current cabaret style pretenders of the 'Stars In Their
Eyes' brigade! This is why T.Rextasy have gained the respect from
Marc Bolan's contemporaries, and have been accepted on tour
with the likes of Gary Glitter, Roy Wood, The Sweet, Slade, Ian
Hunter, and Status Quo. Due to the band's stage performance
and attitude, and not to mention the meticulous study and choice
of material, T.Rextasy are attracting a wide age group. Perhaps
this is why they have not only played the Glam Rock nostalgia
gigs, but also with top indie bands such as Dodgy at the
Phoenix Festival, and the prestigious Midtfyns Festival in Denmark,
where they appeared with Blur and Iron Maiden. In
the Summer of 1997 they were also asked to appear with Status
Quo at Rugen Island in Germany.
T.Rextasy play for their audience, and most of them obviously
want to hear songs they know and love. Therefore, the band always
include T.Rex's Top 20 hits such as: Metal Guru, Jeepster, Telegram
Sam, Hot Love, Children of the Revolution, Ride a White Swan,
Get it On, I Love to Boogie, New York City, The Groover, Solid
Gold Easy Action, and 20th Century Boy. T.Rextasy are more than
just a tribute band, they are ultimately the definitive T.Rex
experience of the 21st Century. T.Rextasy are booked for all kinds
of concerts. To headline a club or rock venue usually demands
an 80-90 minute fully blown rock 'n' roll show. A headline theatre
show usually comprises a 90 minute performance including a complete
and authentic T.Rex show, which would include an electric set,
followed by an acoustic and congas performance, and finishing
the show with a second set of electric rockers. T.Rextasy also
enjoy playing support to major acts with a set-up which comprises
of one hour of Glam Rock Top 20 T.Rex hits.
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"Absolutely amazing!". When I saw Danielz
on stage a shiver went up my spine. If there's anyone who can
step into Marc's shoes I'd like it to be him", said June
Bolan (Marc's wife, after seeing Danielz perform at Wembley
Arena)
T-REXTASY are probably the closest you could ever come
to experiencing T-Rex in the 2000's.
Whether you should actually want to experience T-Rex In the
2000's is a debatable point, but the impersonation was so good
that if the singer had offered me a lift in a blue Mini, I'd
have shit a brick and scarpered
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