Episode 39: 'Electric Warrior' with Matthew Hughes

'My Classic Album' sees in 2021 with an album credited as the very beginning of glam rock fifty years ago. Mike and special guest Matthew Hughes from US rockers Atari Ferrari team up to discuss T.Rex's 1971 album 'Electric Warrior' Mike and Matthew explore Marc Bolan's beginnings in psychedelic folk duo Tyrannosaurus Rex and the musical journey Marc and T.Rex took to become the first and quintessential glam act in the UK in the early 70's.   How has the music on 'Electric Warrior' inspired modern day bands such as the Black Keys, Arcade Fire and the White Stripes? Why did the iconic 'Get It On' spell the end for Bolan's friendship with DJ John Peel? Was second single 'Jeepster' released without Marc's blessing?   PLUS: Hear 'Heartbreaker', the latest single from Atari Ferrari!   Start the new year right with My Classic Album! For more information on the show: Head over to www.myclassicalbum.co.uk Like us on Facebook at 'My Classic Album with Mike Norris' Follow us on Instagram @myclassicalbumpodcast Or on Twitter @mca_podcast   Music Credits: 'This Is Rock' by Silvia Marchese 'Heartbreaker' by Atari Ferrari