New York-based Spirit - in partnership with finance house Babcock & Brown - has acquired the rights to Bolan and T.Rex?s complete post-1971 catalogue from Wizard, which includes the electric warrior?s greatest hits such as Children Of The Revolution, 20th Century Boy, Metal Guru and Telegram Sam.

Combined with the rights to rare interview and live performance footage, trademark, name and likeness rights and a 50% interest in the Ringo Starr-produced rock film Born To Boogie, the deal is likely ...