Influence
T. Rex vastly influenced the glam rock, punk rock and Britpop genres. Johnny Marr of The Smiths stated: "The influence of T. Rex is very profound on certain songs of the Smiths like "Panic" and "Shoplifters of the World Unite". Morrissey was himself also mad about Bolan. When we wrote "Panic" he was obsessed with "Metal Guru" and wanted to sing in the same style. He didn't stop singing it in an attempt to modify the words of "Panic" to fit the exact rhythm of "Metal Guru". He also exhorted me to use the same guitar break so that the two songs are the same!". Marr rated Bolan in his ten favourite guitarists.
T. Rex are specifically referenced by The Who in the lyrics of their 1981 hit song "You Better You Bet", by David Bowie in the song "All the Young Dudes" (which he wrote for Mott the Hoople), by B A Robertson in his 1980 hit "Kool In The Kaftan", and by the Ramones in their song "Do You Remember Rock 'n' Roll Radio?", the opening track on the band's fifth album "End of the Century", released on February 4, 1980. The early acoustic material was influential in helping to bring about progressive rock and 21st century folk music-influenced singers. The lyric "Glimmers like Bolan in the shining sun" is featured in My Chemical Romance's song "Vampire Money", a direct reference to Bolan, taken from their most recent studio album Danger Days: The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys. Additionally, Oasis "borrowed" the distinct guitar riff from "Get It On" on their single "Cigarettes and Alcohol". Oasis's guitarist, Noel Gallagher, has cited T. Rex as a strong influence.
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