Nick Tait

40 years ago, Prince and the Revolution gave us Parade. The sound, the vision, the legacy lives on. Expanded edition on the way.

10 Years On it’s time to stop talking about it and get on with it!

@mebecauseofgu On the surface yes I agree but I really think this is part of him trying to rid himself of his association with scd, not even keeping souvenirs of a once in a lifetime experience. But maybe I'm completely wrong. 🙂

@ApolloScream he is very much joking 😂😂

george selling his dance shoes on vinted 😭

Hard enough as it is for bands, without situations like this. Come and check this band out and drop them follow on here, leave a comment about their music and help them reach a bigger answer.

Wasn't aware of this band until today, bloody hell they're good!!

This poor boy lived his life on a 1 metre chain 😢 He was rescued but now lives his life in a small kennel, spinning all day 😢 His favourite thing in the world is to go for walk. We want to give Max his freedom 🐕 If you could offer him a home trial & are within 90 mins of Manchester fill in the form in the comments. He is friendly with all people and could potentially live with a female dog. Naturally we will be assessing him ourselves once he arrives with us. People buy from breeders every day, never realising that dogs like Max are desperate for their chance. Beautiful, healthy dogs. Please consider them instead 🙏 dogs4rescue.co.uk/dog-type/adopt/

Remembering the Godmother of Rock & Roll 🎸 Sister Rosetta Tharpe born today 20th March 1915 udiscovermusic.com/stories/sister…

📰 Buick MacKane's Accidental Broadcast: - T. Rex - March 17, 1974 A glam-rock broadcast glitch that became an instant cult moment. Recorded on February 14, 1973 for Musikladen, T. Rex’s performance of “Buick MacKane” was never shown during the programme’s original February 21 broadcast. Instead, it resurfaced by accident over a year later — on March 17, 1974 — when it played unexpectedly at the end of an Osmonds special, startling viewers and delighting fans who caught the moment live.

💔Heartbroken for Bailey💔 Bailey only has until Saturday before he will be back at kennels 💔 This older boy has been in foster since September and it will be a shock for him going back to kennels. Bailey ideally needs a quieter home and if he can be an only dog that would be perfect for him♥️ secondchancedogrescue.co.uk/all-dogs/baile… Please help Bailey.

@StrictlySparks Going to the opening show 🙂

Strictly 2025 cast is now over. 😭 7 months until the new series. 😭So in case you need some Strictly in your life, here are just a few places you can see Strictly pros and Alumni. Kicking off with the Strictly Professionals tour: strictlytheprofessionals.com Which starts 29th April at the Stockton Globe theatre finishing at Blackpool Opera House 30th May

@GlamRockMarc Brilliant album, way ahead of its time.

Bolan's Zip Gun Album: Marc's Funk-Soul Stripped Return February 7, 1975 - Bolan’s Zip Gun was released eight of the eleven tracks on the album were previously released in the US the year before on the Light of Love album by Casablanca Records. Zip Gun was essentially a repackage with three additional tracks. However, it was the only T. Rex album that did not chart in the UK. Marc's aimed to pursue the funk and soul direction recently seen in Tanx and particularly Zinc Alloy. However, the production of the new album showcased more stark, stripped-down arrangements, possibly as a response to the backlash against the heavily orchestrated Zinc Alloy. The lyrics were simple and direct, often repeating just three or four lines. Several songs, such as "Space Boss," "Think Zinc," and "Golden Belt," had a futuristic feel, reflecting Bolan's love for science fiction. The album also included a twin-drum sound on some tracks, notably "Solid Baby," featuring Davy Lutton and Paul Fenton. The cover artwork was credited to John Kosh. Before the album's release, two singles were issued: "Light of Love" on July 5, 1974, which peaked at number 22 on the UK Singles Chart, and "Zip Gun Boogie" on November 1, reaching number 41. Both singles received negative press, and the album itself was met with complete indifference from the public, failing to chart in the UK. Bolan's Zip Gun would be the last T. Rex album to feature Mickey Finn on percussion. In 1994, Edsel Records released Bolan’s Zip Gun as part of their comprehensive T. Rex reissue series, but they reduced the number of bonus tracks. In 1995, a companion release titled Precious Star (The Alternate Zip Gun) was issued, featuring alternative versions, studio rough mixes, a live version, and demos of the main album and bonus tracks. A combined album digipak was made available in 2002. In the UK, Kate Phillips from NME remarked that it was "a significant departure from the pure voices and guitars of the old Rex days... it might drive you mad, but after six or seven minutes you don't really notice whether it's playing or not." Barbara Charone of Sounds commented that "what seemed like good, simple fun two years ago now appears as inferior exercises in self-indulgence," while Jan Iles of Record Mirror humorously noted that "most of Marc's rumblings move faster than a white swan but won't reach the top half as quickly!" In a retrospective review, AllMusic commended the variety of the material, highlighting tracks like the delightful knockabout "Precious Star," the unapologetic boogie of "Till Dawn," and the energetic title track, which marked a return to the "understated romp he had always excelled at." "Token of My Love" was described as "equally incandescent" for its playful blues style. Reviewer Dave Thompson noted that a sparser sound "emphasized the rhythms, heightened the backing vocals, and left rock convention far behind." "Light of Love," "Golden Belt," and the powerful ballad "I Really Love You Babe" all possessed "an earthy authenticity." Track Listing Side A Light Of Love Solid Baby Precious Star Token Of My Love Space Boss Think Zinc Side B Till Dawn Girl In The Thunderbolt Suit I Really Love You Babe Golden Belt Zip Gun Boogie The original UK release was in a fully-laminated die-cut cover, on dark blue T·Rex labels. Printed cardboard inner sleeve with straight corners. First catalogue number on cover, inner sleeve and labels, 2nd (EMI international cat.#) boxed on cover rear top right. The cover spine text "Bolan's Zip Gun - T. Rex" & "BLNA 7752" appears on top edge as well. No 'Bolan' logo above 'Stereo', as on repress Bolan's Zip Gun. What do you think of this album? Personally, it’s one of my favorites.

We’ve sold out of Cassettes and Colgate Vinyl! Running low on CDs, Portsmouth and Orange vinyl! This is crazy! Please support our little band and together we’ll make the top 40 wipe-out-music.plus.musicglue.store

@StrictlySparks Really pleased for George and Alexis after this afternoon's little mishap.

Show 14/30 Sunday Manchester Evening result The 🪩 winner is…….. George & Alexis Runner up is Lewis & Katya 🪩Tour Wins so far George & Alexis - 6 🪩 Lewis & Katya - 7🪩 Vicky & Kai - 1 🪩 Top 2/Runner Up so far George & Alexis - 3🥈 La Voix & Aljaz -1🥈 Lewis & Katya - 5🥈 Vicky & Kai - 5🥈 Thanks to @CarlyLouiseTW 🫶 🚎Next stop Sheffield on Tuesday #Strictlylivetour #strictlycomedancinglive #Strictly #StrictlyComeDancing

@T_Rex_Official Sensation Boulevard

Celebrating 50 years of ‘Futuristic Dragon’, which was released on this date in 1976. What’s your favourite song from the album? #TRex #MarcBolan #GlamRock #FuturisticDragon #OnThisDay

@DebbieBlackma14 I think it's just a shorter show, nothing extra.

Question about the #strictlylivetour but with Lewis and George not there until later in the week who takes over their slots and what dances do they do to fill the running time out instead of them? #Strictly #StrictlyComeDancing

@gigsintoon Love this, it's basically a T Rex medley.

On this day in 1999 #BabylonZoo released the single All The Money's Gone. The lead single from their second studio album, King Kong Groover, it reached number 46 in the charts.

@StrictlySparks Thanks for all your posts, seeing these makes me even more gutted George isn't appearing at the shows I have tickets for.

Strictly Tour Press day pictures link. Lewis was filming so not in attendance. shutterstock.com/editorial/imag…

Don't scroll past Binky! This affectionate boy has been waiting for a family since August. Binky’s foster carer says he’s a chill, chatty cat who loves a fuss and even announces his presence when he enters a room. 💙 Learn more about Binky: bit.ly/4qTKg1i

@NewWaveAndPunk Still got my 7".

Released on this day in 1980: Too Much Too Young #TheSpecials with #Rico youtu.be/rdu8VOWk3pg?si…