Parliament didn't come into existence until 1970
I never said Cooper was the first, I posted a picture. In a previous post I even said I never had too much interest in Bolan's history. I have listened to the early Tyrannasaurus Rex albums & didn't hear or feel too much Glam in that(just my opinion). As I also stated, Johnny Thunders of the NY Dolls was into Bolan in the late 60's/early 70's & cited him as an influence so I'm sure something was there.
I do feel that Cooper's tune "Reflected" & "Levity Ball" from their debut were much more glam than the hippie shit Bolan created on his early albums.Maybe I'm wrong about this but that's the way I see & hear it.
...and I'm still not saying Cooper was the first...I just happen to be a Cooper freak & just writing what I know