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T. Rex, 'The Slider'

by Jessica Paxton

July 23, 2022

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The Slider is an album by Marc Bolan's band T. Rex, released on July 21, 1972.
The Slider is an album by Marc Bolan's band T. Rex, released on July 21, 1972.EMI / Reprise Records

This week on Teenage Kicks, we’re celebrating the band T-Rex and the 50th anniversary of their 1972 album The Slider. We’ll also hear music by the Cranberries, Pet Shop Boys, Big Star, Ramones, Fugazi and more

Program playlist, hour 1

Program playlist, hour 2

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Ramones perform onstage in 1977
Joey Ramone (1951-2001), singer with punk band the Ramones, onstage during a live concert performance by the band, with drummer Tommy Ramone in the background behind his drumkit, 1977. The backdrop has the band's 'presidential seal' logo and name.
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Marc Bolan
Marc Bolan (T Rex) from a 1973 ABC Television In Concert performance.
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The Cranberries Dolores O'Riordan
The Cranberries (left to right): Noel Hogan, Fergal Lawler, Dolores O'Riordan, Mike Hogan.
Jess Baumung/Courtesy of the artist, via NPR