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He was a pioneer of the glam rock movement in the early 1970s with his band T. Rex. [1] Bolan strongly influenced artists of many genres, including glam rock, punk, post-punk, new wave, indie rock, Britpop and alternative rock.
Sep 16, 2021 · Marc Bolan, the Guru Of Glitter, was killed in a car crash in 1977 – just as his career was on the rise again. This is the story of his final hours. (Image credit: Estate Of Keith Morris/Getty Images) “You see, my idea of rock’n’roll is… that subterranean homesick blues feel,” said Marc Bolan.
Marc Bolan founded Tyrannosaurus Rex in July 1967, following a handful of failed solo singles and a brief career as lead guitarist in psych-rock band John's Children.
Sep 15, 2017 · It was 40 years ago on 16 September that Marc Bolan died in a car crash in southwest London at the appallingly young age of 29
Marc Bolan was an English guitarist, singer-songwriter and poet. He was a pioneer of the glam rock movement in the early 1970s with his band T. Rex. Bolan strongly influenced artists...
Feb 16, 2022 · Marc Bolan was one of the biggest music stars of the 1970s, and a hugely influential figure. Inspiring the likes of David Bowie and Gary Numan, Marc Bolan was the frontman of glam rock group T Rex. T Rex scored many massive hits in the early 1970s, including '20th Century Boy', 'Get It On' and 'Metal Guru'. They were one of the leading groups ...
Sep 30, 2023 · Celebrating the life and finest work of one of rock music's true innovators. Marc Bolan, a wizard, a star and a man born to boogie.
Mar 16, 1972 · English rock band T. Rex formed in 1967 by singer-songwriter and guitarist Marc Bolan. And then everything changed in rock and roll.
Sep 30, 2016 · The cosmic dancer with stardust in his hair, when Marc Bolan made Electric Warrior he was at the peak of his creative powers, here's the story behind one of the defining glam rock albums
Mar 16, 2024 · Alongside David Bowie, T.Rex were the trailblazers for the glam rock movement that dominated the UK for a few years in their early 70s. The duo of frontman Marc Bolan and percussionist Mickey Finn, had already hit big with 1971’s Electric Warrior album, but suddenly the heart was on to deliver a successful follow-up.
