The car was written off, chunks of engine forced through into the passenger compartment. In retrospective, back then Marc Bolan dying was just as shocking as the death of David Bowie, and some others of the brightest rock stardome. And maybe acting, too., Steve Harley: The world was a mirror to him. Marc Bolans death was so, so futile. For the last couple of years Ive been researching and writing a book which covers the last few months of Marcs life. The British Establishment clasped him to its grisly bosom, and he appeared in anti-litter advertisements. He installed a caretaker and three years later sold it for about 70,000 without hardly ever visiting. Its also known that Gloria took the car into have a tyre change . Bolan certainly talked a good fight. The guitarist, known for his talent and curly hair, died in a car crash on 16 September 1977. T. Rex was the flagship in glam rock. The couple were on the way to Bolan's home in Richmond after a night out at a Mayfair restaurant. After negotiating a humpback bridge on Queen's Ride, near Gypsy Lane, the car lost control. Steve Took dropped out in 1969, to be replaced by Micky Finn, whom Bolan met in a health food restaurant. Will NEVER forget when I was told of his death. Nowhere is the affection between Bowie and Bolan clearer than in the way Bowie took care of Bolan's son Rolan. In August 1994 Marc's former wife, June, died of a heart attack aged 48 while on holiday in Turkey, a trip she . And in spite of tours and heavy promotion, Bolan never made the breakthrough into the American market. As the scene rotted, male prostitution gnawed its edges, but in its dedicated pursuit of style an image that could outstare the world the Mod world groomed many a future star. Wed 16th Sep 2020 16.00 BST. David Bowie and Rod Stewart were in attendance, as were Steve Harley and members of The Damned. I still have a photo of Marc on my mantlepiece. One of the rare exceptions was Marc Bolan. Not one of Marcs best-known works, admittedly. Agree with Steve. Shame on the fake fireman. Four years earlier, Bolan had headlined the venue himself. Its wheels had been balanced and a tyre had been replaced. Or find some other hero. People were saying that I was done for even from the time when Debora [Tyrannosaurus Rexs 1968 single] came out, he told me. By the side of Queen's Ride, one of the roads that skirts Barnes Common, a flight of steps ascend to the roadside memorial to rock legend Marc Bolan (1947 - 1977). I dont think Ive any idea. When I started out with Tyrannosaurus Rex the press were always very good to me no one ever understood me, but it was quite nice, they helped to give me exposure. Their small son Rolan Bolan was not in the car. Official Instagram account of Gloria Jones, Singer, Song Writer and founder of The Marc Bolan School of Music and Film. Just so sad. He was getting fit, the cheekbones were coming back, he was excited, he had a great band, and the songs were getting better.. Elvis had died not long before, and I was round Marcs house when the news broke. her injuries (i want to say unfortunately, but i wont) were not life-threatening. Cause of death was trauma and blood loss, and there is a suggestion that a bolt from a fence post punched into his temple and that was what finished him off. i have watched a TON of interviews with her, and you would think there was a third person in the car driving. David can put a Kabuki painting to music, but for all his brilliance hes not a get-down rocknroller. Stan doesnt really like Conan that much, did you know? The mini hit a tree in Queens Ride, Bannes and was a write-off . What is also worth a mention is that that the site is on a bend with really nasty adverse camber which would not help the car to stay on the road. He loved all the adulation and the recognition. I reckon hed make a good Mickey, though, as he resembles him more than Marc. 59 now, retired, and spending a wonderful afternoon having a few drinks whilst listening to T-Rex songs. And. 1964 (pre Marc Bolan) I was 18 he was 16/17 However, those with long memories may recall the touslehaired singer making rather more public appearances in the area a decade before. CLEVELAND, Ohio - Marc Bolan came to Gloria Jones in a dream three days before this year's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees - including his band T. Rex - were announced in. I knew that, with Marc being Jewish, the funeral would be very quick. Geoff Barton is a British journalist who founded the heavy metal magazine Kerrang! Ed Cobb wrote it. Rock singer Marc Bolan, 29, was killed early this morning in a car crash. This was the Song that he wrote when I was young Gloria Jones was driving the Mini 1275GT early yesterday morning when it crashed into a tree on Barnes Common. What Chris didnt know was that he had been in at the death of one of the most flamboyant figures in British pop music of the second half of the 20th century. Someone here is a fantasist; a liar; or, has some private motive: possibly attention-seeking. The managing director of EMI, Bob Mercer, phoned me up. In the 1970s she was a keyboardist and vocalist in Marc Bolan's glam rock band T.Rex. Bang on. Marc wouldve embraced any movement as long as it reflected well among the gullible. Two weeks before his thirtieth birthday, Bolan was killed when the Mini his partner Gloria Jones was driving hit a metal fence. 1986: Kinross Miners 'killed where they stood', 1968: Post Office backs first class service. Its astute proprietor had recognised as soon as Little Richard uttered the immortal phrase Awop-bop-aloobopawop- bam-boom that things were moving on from ballroom. Stay up to date with in depth music reviews, exclusive interviews and widespread coverage of whats happening from your favourite music genre. I was living with my mum and dad. I dont believe this either. Its a great idea you open up a cloak and its full of eagles. and the blanket was in vickys car behind.prior to going to a callbox for help.she told me he was in the car and appeared uninjured and laying on the floor of the car..Gloria appeared to have had head injuries and her brother took him from the car and layed him on a blanket from vickys boot while she went to a callbox to call emergency services.. Stay safe and drive responsibly, I should add Rolan is close to him Mum and as Marc would say , thats nice ,I like that , it very sweet , I know the day when I listen the first Time your beautful voise and I lost my heart and my soul on YOU Brendon was a Londoner and was shocked by the news. I literally could barely even peek at the publicity stills for that Sky Arts Urban Myths show, they were so grim looked more like George of The Jungle crossed with Donovan and the bloke who played Bowie looked a complete pudding as well. There was also talk that the vehicle may have been one of several used by Pink Floyds management company, and that it had been souped-up in accordance with the bands thirst for high-speed motor racing., I was in Los Angeles when it happened, Steve Harley recalls. On September 16, 1977, two weeks before Bolan would have turned 30, returning from a party thrown by Rod Stewart, he was killed when the purple Mini being driven by his girlfriend, American soul singer Gloria Jones (she recorded the original version of Ed Cobb's "Tainted Love") hit a chainlink fence and then a tree near Gypsy Lane in Southwest Soon after joining T. Rex, Jones and Bolan became romantically involved. T-Rex. On the way home, she crashed her Mini-GT into a fence and tree. Required fields are marked *. My mum came back from the shops and said: Your pop-star mate, Roley or Boley or whatever his name was, has died. I said: Not Marc Bolan! I ran round the corner, got an Evening Standard, and there it was. and then she became a TV producer. The car was being driven by his girlfriend, American soul singer Gloria Jones, who recorded the original version of the song Tainted Love. Bolan and his girlfriend Gloria Jones were out clubbing when she crashed their car into a tree. The story is false. Still love him. Marc Bolan T. Rex | WitchesBrewPress's Blog. She was later summonsed to appear in court in London on charges of being unfit to drive and driving a car in a dangerous condition, but she never returned to face the allegations. All rights reserved. But with his days as the teen-scream Guru Of Glitter well behind him, with the great ship T.Rextasy lost off the misty coast of Albany, he needed the press. Hot Love, Keepster, Telegram Sam, The Slider. BOB HARRIS OBE So ended the life of Marc Bolan, the founder of glam rock, one of the most bizarre fashion styles British popular music has ever produced. Yes, a movie is long overdue. It was true.. She did not learn of Marc's death until the day of his funeral. I wasnt old enough to appreciate the music/loss. Either a tall story from the guy who attended, or journalism at its worse. they put her in a coma on purpose to help her heal faster and calm her down. she could not get out of the UK fast enough. For the next six and a half years their lives were to continue a universe apart, until late one night they crossed at a sycamore tree by a hump back bridge on the South Circular. Tony Visconti: 'What I saw in Marc Bolan was raw talent. Bolans June 1976 single, I Love To Boogie, was more of a simplistic chant than a cast-iron classic. I couldnt gather my thoughts. Ive just come across all this. Bolans long-time record producer Tony Visconti recalls the battle with Bowie: They saw each other as competition right from the start. In the 1970s, she was a keyboardist and vocalist in Marc Bolan's glam rock band T. Rex. She is still in hospital, with a broken jaw and serious facial injuries. No other vehicle was involved. Its all cycles, but this ones mine.. His music, as well as his highly original sense of style and extraordinary stage presence, helped create the glam rock era which made him one of the most . The relative success of I Love led to a one-off TV special, Rollin Bolan. I visit the site where T-Rex frontman Marc Bolan died in 1977. All that money ended up in trust in the Caribbean, some money was paid out to his wife at the time and then the tax man got a hold of a couple of million. How revolting, like he didnt matter There will be unanswered questions indefinitely, and it is a shame that todays younger generation arent exposed or more exposed to T-Rex Marc Bolan music. Following . In 1977 Marc Bolan, singer from Glam rock group T.Rex, died in a car crash in London. I remember one Top Of The Pops where Marc was wearing a toy plastic Roman breastplate that hed bought in Woolworths and one of his nipples was showing! Image supplied by Memory Lane Prints. Always keep a little Marc in your heart. But the extremely pretty young Marc Bolan had already enjoyed the fruits of that kind of triumph, and found them inadequate. It was less to do with fighting Rockers at Clacton than with the pursuit of style. The Godfather. We didnt meet again. Steve Harley takes up to story: Muriel Young kick-started it all. One was Malvern Winter Gardens a premier venue at the time because it also hosted the Who, the Moody Blues and the Kinks, among others and the other was Frank Freemans Dance Studio in Kidderminster. Bolan was killed instantly and Jones sustained minor injuries. Bolan looked coolly confident, well accustomed to the experience of The Interview. For you to say its unfortunate that she didnt also die and take pleasure in her being ripped-off from Marcs inheritance is just appalling and you should be ashamed of yourself. 0:00 / 4:45 Gloria Jones "Tainted Love" 1964 My Extended Version!!! Visit our corporate site (opens in new tab). There was no one there apart from me. My Electric Warrior character was meant to be a sort of Conan, actually, except that he didnt follow the conventional boring barbarian pattern, Bolan rambled on, going round and round in ever-decreasing circles. Either Jones brother, or a former fireman is a practised liar; one of them is trying to be the tenant of a lifetimes lease on the publics memory, by borrowing the fame neither the annonymity of public service should bring, and doesnt; or by being, otherwise just the brother of a performer. Ill have to get back into cars, I might be doing something with Marvel Comics. At the height of T.Rexs popularity in 1971 Bolan had had two No.1 singles (Hot Love and Get It On) and a No.1 album, Electric Warrior, an all-time classic full of cosmic boogie, slinky sex, unmitigated raunch and rounded off by bucketloads of pixie charisma. But theyd better get the damn hair right seen too many bad wigs when it comes to representations of Marc Bolan! For very little girls, who had just outgrown their teddy bears, Marc Bolan became a replacement. He couldnt walk past a shop window; he couldnt walk past a fucking bus stop without looking at his reflection in the glass. Jones was hospitalized for injuries. The scale of the task ahead was rammed home when, on May 3, 1976, Marc and Gloria Jones went to see David Bowie play Wembleys Empire Pool. Magical stories, in that peculiar handwriting of his. Plus Simon Napier-Bell and Tony Visconti, who worked with Bolan; Harry Feld, his brother; Toyah Willcox, who worshipped him; Gloria Jones who went out with him and had his son; Danielz, of tribute . But who would be beautiful enough to play Marc? James Ellis -. Thank you Steve for confirming that. Artistic Director (and Hair Advisor) should be Danielz from T.Rextasy Danielz knows Marc inside out, IMO. As our interview progressed, it took on a jumbled, disorganised, almost stream of consciousness quality. Another Welshman , Alexander Vlahos (played the kings brother in Versailles), might be good in a pinch, too. I wonder what would have happened if I had gone back but of course I can never know. My PA back in London said: The journalists want a quote from you. I went: A quote? The songs, with their Tolkien-dense imagery and dream sequences, still evoke the indefatigable innocence and wonder of the Hippy days, but the transition from cult to cash was still to be made. Trouble is it is not the true or full story.To read the true story look up Vicky Aram who was there that night as a guest of Marc and Gloria. Mr. One of these must be true. Bond Street. He was thrown out of the car during the accident and was not cut out of the car at all. (in West Germany), My first record was 20 century boy,I was hooked, so sad,why dont they do a film of his life,like Freddie and Elton. Neither of the people involved had been wearing a seat belt. His earlier work was a joy to behold A Beard Of Stars [Tyrannosaurus Rexs 1970 album] is a classic, its in my Top 20 of all time. That was how Geoffrey Bayldon [the actor in Catweazle] got a part in the Born To Boogie movie. But there were drugs mostly cocaine. I cant think, I dont have anything to say. Thats when the penny dropped. The driver of the car, Gloria Jones, who was also Rolan's mother, emerged from the accident alive but severely injured. Still amazing after all these years. Whatever happened to my teenage dream ? Im really glad I didnt die today because I wouldnt have made the main story. When Marc died I think it was the same day as Maria Callas he got the main story, thank goodness. This is not true ,Marcs brother said Marc looked perfect, like he was just asleep,Ive seen the photos of the car ,it had not been cut open ,werent wearing seatbelts,of course not,cars didnt have them then .This man wants to get his facts straight ,just looking for attention obviously and should stop spreading disinformation ,I spent a day photographing the fire brigade as a photojournalist and Ive seen what a car looks like that has had someone cut out of it .why does this man make it sound like Gloria was standing by the car ? Marc was firing on all cylinders, Sensible recalls. Phillip Evans-Lowe was driving to work at a local dairy when he witnessed the smash. It seemed like the car, which had been a Mini, had failed to make a left hand bend, crossed the road and hit the tree. Mark Feld grew to fame as Marc Bolan, had the number one records, the dabblings with drugs and alcohol and kinky sex that are the first fruits of rock success, and he died in a car crash in the early hours of yesterday morning, just as he once foresaw. Whatever happened to all his guitars etc people out there know what happened !!! When he came of age he was made aware of his claim to the Off sure Bolan Trust , I went to dinner with one of the lawyers of the trust and questioned, in trust for for who they agreed In Prncipe that Marc son should inherit, but as a child out of wedlock, he was held back , but the courts have now recognized Rolan and Im pleased for Marc about that . According to research, he was 29 years old and killed in an accident. I think I was still a schoolboy, actually, recalls Captain Sensible of The Damned. I found myself chatting her up. From his early passion for pop music, as a young East End kid, the young Mark Feld grew naturally into that most flamboyantly introspective of the moods of the 1960s the cult of the young Mods. He soon came across the accident and called for help. C. Carol Scott3. He had been reduced to playing Londons Lyceum Ballroom on his Futuristic Dragon tour in front of just 1,000 people. It was a sunny afternoon, if I remember rightly, says Captain Sensible. There were decadent parties, times when he wallowed in bizarre sex. However, Steve Harley believes Bolans endorsement of punk was purely a means to an end. The time of the crash was 5am, just as dawn was breaking. I got a phone call in the morning from my friend Fachtna OKelly, who was the manager of The Boomtown Rats. Very sad that he died that way. Singer Marc Bolan (1947-1977) on a tour bus in June 1972. His death haunts so many of us to this day.But how low down for this guy to fabricate such a tale,when there are so many documented accounts of the crash site. T.Rex records worked so well because they were celebratory and a bit cheeky at the same time., But a failure to reinvent himself as successfully as Bowie cost Bolan dear. Together, they had a son, Rolan Bolan (b. Re: Chris Watts interview. A subscription makes a thoughtful gift for both family and friends. Gloria Jones' career began in a church gospel choir, which led to spots singing backing vocals for artists such as Phil Spector and Bob Dylan.Her singing talent and years of studying piano and composition led to a job writing for Motown at the behest of Pam Sawyer. Jones broke her jaw in the accident. But Even sober people can (and often do) crash their automobile when driving at the early hours of the morning down dark, poorly-lit roads, even when they havent been partying all night. David was, and indeed still is, an artiste with an e at the end. T-Rex; he was 29. She offered Marc a teatime TV series. He said: Have you heard the radio today? The car crash that killed him 30 years ago this month, brought him abruptly to the end of a . The couple began their set at 3am and then slept Easter Monday off at the family homes of the clubs disc jockeys Rod Gilchrist and Paul Jennings. Im still shocked and saddened that his house was ransacked and emptied very soon after his death was broadcast. she indeed got out of the car herself! I was a big fan and read at the time he was thrown from the car on impact. #ltjones #marcbolanINSTAGRAM: L_T_Jones So I miss him to this day. He saw every little appearance on the small screen as making him more famous in Sainsburys. Marc. Advertisement Rolan Bolan Net Worth Here was a guy with glitter on his cheeks, wearing gold shoes. And then, much to Bolans delight, he was offered a TV series all of his own, simply titled Marc. Gloria Jones lost her husband and father of her child, from a pure accident that any of us, even good drivers, could make. It covers the accident in near forensic detail and I have located and interviewed pretty much every member of all 3 emergency services who were present and I can assure you that Chris Watts story is Not true. Oh, no. The tree itself, leaning over a small . I say this with no criticism and no malice, but Marc was a fully paid-up member of the Fantasy Island Club. I think I got close to it when I wrote the line cloak full of eagles. Today though, interest in Bolan is thriving. He was only now attempting to reassert his mercurial talents, and re-establish his popularity. The eulogy was beautiful, and then this funereal music started up on the organ. It absolutely HAS to be a beautiful man failing Nye or Alex, a chap similar to both but in his 20s would be ideal. Louder is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. These days, Jones, who's 71, oversees the Marc Bolan School of Music and Film in Sierra Leone, West Africa. But Television-Man had said we were crazy, said we were juvenile delinquent wrecks Aw man, I needed TV when I had T-Rex? I feel thats very likely so, but should anyone have been held accountable well all I can say to that is, that hindsight is a curious thing, no one was or has really been held responsible or accountable, but the only peace of mind that I have is that thankfully I dont think Marc saw it coming as it happened so quickly that he probably was gone, before he even had the chance to process everything ( and I truly hope I am right) for his sake). But at the same time, he was strangely compelling. Bolan, by contrast, was being lumped in with likes of Alvin Stardust and Showaddywaddy. He found it within a year, with a single called Ride a White Swan that combined the bizarre imagery of his Hippy days with a driving, insistent rhythm that spelled commercial success. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. I think he means the witness Vicky who was in a car behind, The vehicle struck a tree in the Southwest London area, and both the passengers were hospitalized. He changed his name to Marc Bolan, released a flop of a record for Decca called The Wizard, and then, ever alert for a trend, joined the flower-power, LSD and mysticism cults that flowed around the Hippies of 1967. "When David started singing he and Marc forged a great friendship," recalls Jones today. To the best of Classic Rocks knowledge, Jones has never spoken publicly about the smash. He loved Tolkiens stories, but Bowie had no interest in them at all. The couple had been followed home in another car containing Richard Jones. By the end of 1973 he was drinking a bottle a day. Im 64 years old. Police said Bolan, 29, was killed when a car driven by his girlfriend, singer Gloria. THIRTY one years ago, in the early hours of the morning of September 16, 1977, a huge fire broke out in Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, pulling most of the fire appliances from the south of London.. According to the dead star's manager who was with them during the evening, Miss Jones had been drinking moderately at the restaurant. Not a chance. He loved kids and he loved kids TV shows. The mini hit a tree in Queens Ride, Bawnes and was a Write-of''. It was such a jolt that I had to find the nearest place to get a drink. Gloria was talented in her own right, penning Tainted Love she and Marcs son ended up with nothing.though there are rumours that the trust fund is finally ready to pay out. There was a rabbi reading a eulogy, and Marcs coffin was in the middle of these twin tracks, like on a railroad. she is pure evil, and lets just say, its too bad marc didnt drive. I came back and went straight to the hospital to see Gloria she had facial injuries and her jaw was all wired up., I was in Berlin working and I immediately flew home for the funeral, says Tony Visconti. How can this man lie about such tragic? So were my friends, the next day I told them about the incident. Im still here.. Marc Bolan, the Guru Of Glitter, was killed in a car crash in 1977 just as his career was on the rise again. Marc Bolan with girlfriend Gloria Jones and their baby son, Rolan Bolan - born 26th September - pictured 1st October 1975. . 742 Gloria Jones Photos and Premium High Res Pictures - Getty Images CREATIVE EDITORIAL VIDEO All Sports Entertainment News Archival Browse 742 gloria jones stock photos and images available, or start a new search to explore more stock photos and images. Marc was back on form. What pees me off in this day and age is you never hear any Bolan records played on radio stations. It was his first real hit, and Bolans elfin face and wispily Afro hair style suddenly hit the front pages, dominated the music magazines and almost single-handedly created the teeny-bop phenomenon. I think he would have stretched out into other fields. Bolan died on 16 September 1977, two weeks before his 30th birthday. I was suspicious of his story when I first read it years ago. He dabbled in some more groups, and in 1968, making a vague living by playing acoustic guitar around the clubs (and in restaurants for a free meal) he met Steven Took, and together they formed one of the classic groups of the Hippy era, Tyrannosaurus Rex. Its really tough to answer., BP Fallon: Hed be writing fantastic books. But they were such contrasting personalities. 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. Ive always got something interesting to say as long as the right person asks the right questions. You have your guess the year on Peak 107 in my area (Chesterfield Derbyshire) from the 80s onwards and its the same old stuff repeated. She pulled him back to normality. Four years earlier, Bolan had headlined the venue himself. He was so talented and beautiful, I love Marc with all my heart. He was still in his seat and apparently dead. ", Marc Bolan with with Elton John on Top Of The Pops in 1971, Marc Bolan with Gloria Jones shot in London in 1976, Bolan's wrecked Mini 1275 GT on Barnes Common, Bolan lost in a reverie on the set of Born To Boogie, Def Leppard's Joe Elliott hospitalised by altitude sickness in Colombia, Always wanted to record a Kiss song with Gene Simmons? He lived for the day. Too beautiful to live, too young to die, he used to brag in the heady days. And then came his brainwave, he simplified the name to T.Rex, pared down the lyrics, dusted his face with . When David started singing he and Marc forged a great friendship, recalls Jones today. Why tell the truth when an exaggeration would do? She couldnt understand how that had killed him. Marc Bolan welcomed son Rolan Bolan with girlfriend Gloria Jones (Image: Mirrorpix) Away from the limelight, Marc was in a six year relationship with Tainted Love singer Gloria Jones from 1970, until his death in 1977. . Just my honest input , I was 21 too remember the impact it had on me as if it was yesterday, Im so sorry your life ended I always saw you on TV you was one of the best so sad your not around god bless you never forgot from Tony, never read so much crap in such a short time before, This is very strange and doesnt tally with the other witness accounts. Nevertheless, it heralded a comeback of sorts, reaching No.13 in the chart. David loved Marc very much, and Marc loved David.. Sadly, Marc was killed on impact. Nobody could have foreseen that., Estranged wife June Bolan (ne Child) went to pay her respects to Marcs dead body. R.i.p. Im not sure on your comment , but please feel free to ask . The demo was put out posthumously, and it had all the signs of a great work. I saw genius', Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. Rock singer MARC BOLAN, 29, was killed early this morning in a car crash. , I have witnessed first hand , if Gloria attended our large Ford main dealer in those years , she would have been at risk of getting fair service, Im not aware the wheel nuts were left intentionally loose as it a two part , job, ie re tighten by hand in the 1970s as air gun , also stripped threads , or just a forgetful mechanic . In Britain, they bridged the stunning gap between the orgasmic excitement of concerts, and the boredom of hotel rooms that followed. Wikipaedia is very useful . Please dont publicly call someone a racist or murderer without knowing what the hell your talking about. I ribbed him. Presumably it wasn't considered wor. 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