Marc Bolan

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Credits: Far Out / ABC Television
Full Name
Mark Feld
Born
September 30th, 1947
Height
5ft 5in
Hometown
Hackney, London, England
Net Worth
Estimated $10 million
Partner
Gloria Jones
Family
Marc Bolan was born to Simeon Feld, a lorry driver, and Phyllis Feld in Hackney, London. He had one older brother, Harry Feld. Bolan was married to June Child from 1970 until 1977, although they later separated. He was in a long-term relationship with American singer Gloria Jones, with whom he had a son, Rolan Bolan, born in 1975.
Years Active
1964–1977
Bands
John's Children, Tyrannosaurus Rex, T Rex
Top Tracks
'Get It On', 'Children of the Revolution', '20th Century Boy', 'Telegram Sam', 'Metal Guru'
Top Albums
'Electric Warrior', 'The Slider', 'Tanx', 'T Rex', 'Prophets, Seers & Sages: The Angels of the Ages'
Records Sold
More than 30 million worldwide
Number Ones
'Hot Love', 'Get It On', 'Telegram Sam', 'Metal Guru'
Fun Facts
Marc Bolan was one of the architects of glam rock, inspiring artists including David Bowie, Morrissey and the Smiths, and members of Duran Duran. ### T Rex enjoyed 11 UK top-10 singles between 1970 and 1973, including four number one hits. ### Bolan died in a car crash in Barnes, London, just two weeks before his 30th birthday, while travelling in a Mini 1275GT driven by Gloria Jones.
Related Artists
David Bowie, Roxy Music, Slade, Sweet, Mott the Hoople

Marc Bolan was an English musician, singer, songwriter and guitarist best known as the founder, frontman and principal songwriter of T Rex. A pioneering figure of the glam rock movement, Bolan rose to fame in the early 1970s with a string of chart-topping singles that combined infectious hooks, electric guitar riffs and flamboyant style. After beginning his career with the psychedelic folk duo Tyrannosaurus Rex, he transformed the group into T Rex and achieved massive commercial success with songs including ‘Get It On’, ‘Telegram Sam’ and ‘Children of the Revolution’. His charisma, songwriting and fashion sense helped define glam rock and influenced generations of artists, despite his life being cut short in a car accident at the age of 29.

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Marc Bolan was an English musician and songwriter best known as the frontman of T Rex and one of the pioneers of glam rock.
'Get It On' is widely regarded as Marc Bolan and T Rex's signature song, alongside classics including 'Children of the Revolution', '20th Century Boy', 'Telegram Sam' and 'Metal Guru'.
Marc Bolan died in a car accident on September 16th, 1977, in Barnes, London, while travelling as a passenger in a car driven by his partner, Gloria Jones.
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