T. Rex “Electric Warrior” released 50 years ago today, September 24th, 1971. Slinky, a little bit sleazy and undeniably sexy, Electric Warrior was T. Rex’s sixth studio release and marks the band’s foray into 70′s trashy glam rock-n-roll; it is considered by many to be the first glam rock album recorded. The record was both a critical and commercial success, reaching #1 on the album charts in the UK and #32 in the US propelled by the hit single “Bang a Gong (Get it On)” which went to #1 in the UK and to #10 in the US (the single became a hit again in ‘85 with its cover by Power Station “Get It On (Bang a Gong)”). I love love love Electric Warrior. Besides “Bang a Gong” my top tracks include the uber-sexy “Mambo Sun,” the space-child “Cosmic Dancer,” the rockin’ bluesy “Jeepster” (released as a single, it went to #2 in the UK), the ultra-glammy “Planet Queen,” “The Motivator” and the punk’d “Rip Off.”  Electric Warrior is now considered to be one of the best albums of the 70′s and is included in many best-of-all-time records as well.