Bang Tango’s version of “20th Century Boy” is a hard-rock cover of the glam-rock classic originally written and recorded by T. Rex in 1973. Released by Bang Tango in the early 1990s as part of their live repertoire, the song reflects the band’s signature blend of sleazy hard rock, funk grooves, and late-’80s Los Angeles swagger. While the original track by Marc Bolan is rooted in glitter-era glam rock, Bang Tango reworked it with heavier guitars, a rawer vocal edge, and a more aggressive live feel that fit squarely within the band’s gritty aesthetic.
The most well-known visual associated with Bang Tango’s “20th Century Boy” is a live performance video from around 1992, rather than a traditional studio-produced music video. Often circulated from television broadcasts and later uploads, the footage captures the band performing the song onstage during their peak era, showcasing their high-energy presence and loose, party-driven style. Unlike some of their original singles, the song was never promoted with a major MTV-era concept video, but the live clip has endured among fans as a snapshot of Bang Tango’s raw power and their ability to put a hard-rock spin on a glam-rock classic.
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