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T. Rex(originally Tyrannosaurus Rex) were an English rockband formed in London in 1967 by singer-songwriter and guitarist Marc Bolan, who was their leader, frontman and only consistent member. Though initially associated with the psychedelic folkgenre, Bolan began to change the band's style towards electric rock in 1969, and shortened their ...
May 11, 2016 · Learn about Steve Currie, the bass player of T-Rex, who died in a car crash in 1981. Find out his biography, discography, and memorial plaque at Bolan's Rock Shrine.
Steve died in a car crash on 28 April 1981, when he was returning to his home near Vale de Parra, Algarve, Portugal. He was also a member of Ham and Petersham Rifle and Pistol Club until his death. The club has a competition Trophy dedicated to Steve which is still run every year. Steve was born in Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, England. His ...
- Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire Unitary Authority, Lincolnshire, England
- May 19, 1947
Mar 10, 2015 · Learn about Steve Currie, the bassist who played with T. Rex and Marc Bolan, and his style and influences. Watch videos of his songs and read Tony Visconti's praise.
Sep 19, 2024 · In September 1971 T. Rex, with Bolan as front man and principal songwriter, Finn on bongo and conga drums and backup vocals, Steve Currie on bass, and Bill Legend on drums, released Electric Warrior, widely held to be the first glam rock album.
- Kirk Fox
Jan 24, 2023 · Bassist Steve Currie would also die in a car accident in 1981. Currie joined T. Rex in 1971 and stayed in the band through 1977's Dandy in the Underworld , their final release before Bolan's death. Advertisement
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Steve Currie played bass for T. Rex from 1970 to 1976. He died 1981 in a car crash in Portugal. Born: May 20, 1947, Grimsby, United Kingdom. Died: April 28, 1981, Faro District, Portugal.
