By the end of 1973 he was drinking a bottle a day. It cant last, he told me in 1972, when the hit parade was studded with his records. Ive written some great lyrics, and people say its all mindless garbage. He couldnt walk past a shop window; he couldnt walk past a fucking bus stop without looking at his reflection in the glass. The leader of . The couple's 20-month-old son was not in the car when they crashed at 0400 BST on the way to Mr Bolan's home in Richmond after a night out at a Mayfair restaurant. , 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 . The Flying V came up for sale as did the one he gave to ringo star , ringo sold it , and the late Bowie has one . You can imagine he was so heady with the success of T.Rextasy. A racist mechanic? By the time Marc Bolan joined the ranks of John's Children in 1967, the British band had already established quite a reputation. mosogotam 133K subscribers Subscribe 21K views 3 years ago No copyright infringement intended. his presence in the music industry can still be felt through his works and contributions to the field even after nearly four decades of his demise I dont think Ive any idea. How can one person, then, from what Im given to understand, publically lie and not be held to account ? I was broken to think this was how he was after the crash. The British Establishment clasped him to its grisly bosom, and he appeared in anti-litter advertisements. The 7.30 news bulletin stopped me in my tracks as I was getting ready for work, I could not believe it. In his brief heyday in the early Seventies, Marc Bolan was the biggest pop star since The Beatles. Rock singer MARC BOLAN, 29, was killed early this morning in a car crash. To mark the anniversary, BBC . My point with this book is to expose the much repeated erroneous reports and false statements surrounding the last few months of Marc Bolans life and to hopefully draw a line under things once and for all. She told me his face looked so beautiful and he had one little mark over his eyebrow, says Tony Visconti. Lesley-Ann Jones reveals all from her time spent with the legendary signer Reveals David Bowie's eye condition may have been caused by syphilis Tells how Bowie found letters which revealed mother. He went on stage and Ill never forget what he said: Hi. Bowie had been a long-time friend of Marc's. When Bolan's career faltered in the mid-Seventies, Bowie encouraged him to make a comeback. THE legend of Marc Bolan, Glam Rock's inventor, is one of innovation, hedonism, decadence and tragedy. all the controversy surrounding the details of the accident are of bad taste, he has left us for now, but I hope to see him one day after I pass from this mortal coil. She couldnt understand how that had killed him. Once the fantasist has been revealed, only then can the healing and the forgiveness begin. The couple were on their way back from Mortons drinking club and restaurant in Berkeley Square and only a mile from their home in East Sheen. Through 1971 and 1972 I was much newer and fresher than I am now, and I hit a big peak. Gloria Jones lost her husband and father of her child, from a pure accident that any of us, even good drivers, could make. While driving home from a London club with Bolan, Gloria Jones lost control of her car, smashing into a tree. Ill have to get back into cars, I might be doing something with Marvel Comics. Jones was hospitalized for injuries. Welcome to Bolan world, the light of love shines on ! Im afraid it is, he admitted. There was no one there apart from me. 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. Thats what I like, thats what Ive always wanted to do. Do I wish he was still with us, without question as he touched many hearts and super sized souls but do I think trying to disect things is worth it, no because the only person who has the right to do so isnt with us anymore in the physical. Bolan, by contrast, was being lumped in with likes of Alvin Stardust and Showaddywaddy. A local man who witnessed the crash said, "When I arrived a girl was lying on the bonnet and a man with long . Ed Cobb wrote it. The car was being driven by his girlfriend, American soul singer Gloria Jones, who recorded the original version of the song Tainted Love. Two weeks before his thirtieth birthday, Bolan was killed when the Mini his partner Gloria Jones was driving hit a metal fence. Over-drugged, fat and almost alcoholic, he was rescued by a lovely black American singer called Gloria Jones. 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. Bolans June 1976 single, I Love To Boogie, was more of a simplistic chant than a cast-iron classic. she told lie after lie, somehow excusing herself from the situation like she was never there. Marc Bolan with girlfriend Gloria Jones and their baby son, Rolan Bolan - born 26th September - pictured 1st October 1975. . When they got to the scene near a humpback bridge on Queens Ride, Barnes, it was pretty obvious there was no rescuing to be done. Manchester Square was what they called an RTA station and our appliance was carrying specialist rescue equipment.. Its all cycles, but this ones mine.. Terrible isnt it dont tell the press! Wed 16th Sep 2020 16.00 BST. I know exactly how you feel Susan. Brendon was a Londoner and was shocked by the news. 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. Among those left money were Bolan's wife June; Gloria Jones, whom the will describes as his secretary; and Bolan's parents -- but not Harry. and then she became a TV producer. Surrealistic rocknroll. Ilkka Suni, Joutseno, Finland It was true.. I think there should be a revival of 70s music to let the new generation of youth get inspired by pioneers of the industry. Too beautiful to live, too young to die, he used to brag in the heady days. Felt like someone ripped my heart out. In truth, Bolan had gone through a very problematic period of time. Marc had been drinking heavily for most of the day. Agree with Steve. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); The night I cut Marc Bolan from the wreckage of his car. Marc was a passenger in the car in which she was driving when she lost control and slammed into a tree. The centrepiece was a huge white swan made out of chrysanthemums. 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. news journalist, retired, Your email address will not be published. It didnt mean anything. Gloria has made life hard for herself , she claimed Marc to be violent , and she appeared back in Uk. You might have seen me on Top Of The Pops. It was absolutely brilliant. On 16th Sept 1977, 29-year-old former T. Rex singer Marc Bolan was killed instantly when the car driven by his girlfriend, Gloria Jones, left the road and hit a tree in Barnes, London.. The tree itself, leaning over a small . 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. 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. I cant think, I dont have anything to say. 59 now, retired, and spending a wonderful afternoon having a few drinks whilst listening to T-Rex songs. Bolans mind was brimful of new projects, some completed, several half-finished but most of which never saw the light of day. I mean those who do so for paid, self-publicity, as some may perhaps either be unwell, or have become somehow deranged, which can eventually happen if you constantly dwell on morbidity, because of love, or curiosity; the constant pining seeks relief. How come we never heard Glorias version of events.why was she never questioned? A pair of doors opened up like the mouth of Hades. Marc Bolan, 29, a British musician who became a rock star as leader of the heavy metal rock band T-Rex., died Friday in a car crash in a London suburb. He was a little afraid. Either a tall story from the guy who attended, or journalism at its worse. Hed got rid of his drug habit, hed gone through his arrogant stage, he was almost humble. All rights reserved. Black & white. But the extremely pretty young Marc Bolan had already enjoyed the fruits of that kind of triumph, and found them inadequate. , that said did he have it on ?, i think yes he did as its a front wheel drive car the bell housing , on a transform engine would have been directly in front of his legs , but the whole engine was forced back to the passenger side . Was Bolan, after all this time, still dubious about talking to the press? And he was very excited as you would be. i have watched a TON of interviews with her, and you would think there was a third person in the car driving. He was lifted out of the car by Glorias brother. Only when she could not be charged . with a fistful of bowie money, she took rolan and headed to cali. I hope you expose the fantasists in your book. her injuries (i want to say unfortunately, but i wont) were not life-threatening. Its wheels had been balanced and a tyre had been replaced. the fireman is not the only one not telling the truth. Embed from Getty Images. I thought I might learn the details of Marc Bolans death this weekend. so how easy was he lifted out ? No names mentioned, but the reality more often than not fails to live up to your fantasy. He never thought he was going to die young. This article originally appeared in Classic Rock #111. Your email address will not be published. 1964 (pre Marc Bolan) I was 18 he was 16/17 T.Rex Action Group. On 16 th September 1977, a car crash shocked the world of music, when a 29-year-old musician and the lead singer of British heavy metal band T-Rex Marc Bolan lost his life that night. Hot Love, Keepster, Telegram Sam, The Slider. I think I got close to it when I wrote the line cloak full of eagles. 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. 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. Its also known that Gloria took the car into have a tyre change . Many years ago I though Johnny Depp would have made a good Marc then time passed and my hopeful baton went to Orlando Bloom more time passed and it looked like Aneurin Barnard (as he was in The White Queen) would have been amazing maybe the best (hes a great singer, too). Gloria Jones: Hed be doing his own music, hed be doing film, hed be enjoying time with his son, and wed possibly be living in Malibu. Wanted to attend his funeral, but I could not handle it. Marc Bolan Death. He is best known for his work with British rock band T. Rex. 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. 0:00 / 4:45 Gloria Jones "Tainted Love" 1964 My Extended Version!!! Bolan looked coolly confident, well accustomed to the experience of The Interview. Marc Bolans funeral took place on Tuesday, September 20, 1977 at Golders Green Crematorium. Singer Marc Bolan (1947-1977) on a tour bus in June 1972. I havent been into cars for years. By Simon March 27, 2022 Advertisement Marc Bolan, best-known as the frizzy-haired leader of T. Rex, died September 16th in a car crash. Showing Editorial results for gloria jones. The tree the Mini had run into. He was deluged with a fanmail of childish scrawls. Radio 1 DJ John Peel who brought Tyrannosaurus Rex to public attention ferried Bolan and Took up to Kidderminster for an allnighter on Easter Sunday, April 14, 1968, following an appearance on his Top Gear show in London. 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 . she is pure evil, and lets just say, its too bad marc didnt drive. People were saying that I was done for even from the time when Debora [Tyrannosaurus Rexs 1968 single] came out, he told me. Gloria Richetta Jones . "If people still want to speculate about the manner of his death, fine. Until a face-to-face meeting is arranged between those concerned, the event shall always be associated with tedious, time-wasting, appalling lies. The demo was put out posthumously, and it had all the signs of a great work. Chris states that his unit was on route to a large warehouse fire in Kingston and was redirected to the accident in Barnes. Marcs brother harry , has embraced Gloria as , its Rolans Mum , I was upset to hear that when Rolan was growing up he new very little about his dad from Gloria . Because that was the plan. Im still the groover honey !! Marc Bolan AKA Mark Feld Born: 30-Sep-1947 Birthplace: London, England [1] Died: 16-Sep-1977 Location of death: London, England Cause of death: Accident - Automobile Remains . Bolan was killed instantly and Jones sustained minor injuries. When we rang the hospital later they told us the driver had a broken arm and jaw, but the passenger was DOA (dead on arrival), he added. Yes Gloria Jones was the driver and its likely she wasnt entirely sober and had alcohol & cocaine in her system, two things Bolan and his entire circle indulged in. Mark Feld, born on September 30th, 1947 is better known as Marc Bolan, who was a singer and songwriter in 'Tyrannosaurus Rex', later 'T.Rex', from 1967 until his death in a car crash in 1977. Do you have any unpublished photos, anything, that we might all enjoy, please, from that time ? That was how Geoffrey Bayldon [the actor in Catweazle] got a part in the Born To Boogie movie. She offered Marc a teatime TV series. Remember keep a little Marc in your hearts. So sad to read false testimony. We were working on this rock opera called The Children Of Rarn, and I was dying to get back to him and do that one properly. Rock on Marc & the Guys! He was, in fact, killed when his Mini hit a steel-reinforced fence post. The Old Rectory at Weston-under- Penyard, near Ross on Wye belonged to the Hereford Diocese and was put up for sale because it was too expensive to maintain as a clergy house. It was very fashionable to use my face on the cover of everything. I think he means the witness Vicky who was in a car behind, Thats when the penny dropped. Mr Bolan had just completed a television series and was said to be poised to make a comeback after spending the last three years abroad as a tax exile. So I went to the tree. Its a great idea you open up a cloak and its full of eagles. I was close to Mark towards the end of Dont believe a word of this Marc was not cut out of the wreckage he was lifted out by Glorias brother Richard and layd down on a blanket as he then tried hopeless cpr on marcs lifeless body. How can this man lie about such tragic? they put her in a coma on purpose to help her heal faster and calm her down. Whatever happened to my teenage dream ? 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. "They did not have a lot to drink - just a bottle of wine with the meal and a few after," he said. 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 Bolan's Rock Shrine is a memorial to Marc Bolan, of glam-rock band T. Rex, on the site where he died in a car crash in Barnes, London, on 16 September 1977.Bolan was a passenger in a car which hit a part-metal and wood fence and then a sycamore tree on Queen's Ride (part of the B306, close to Gipsy Lane).A memorial stone was unveiled at the site in 1997, and a bust of Bolan added in 2002. 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