Marc Bolan (born Mark Feld; 30 September 1947 – 16 September 1977) was an E… Read Full Bio ↴Marc Bolan (born Mark Feld; 30 September 1947 – 16 September 1977) was an English singer-songwriter, guitarist and poet. He is best known as the founder, frontman, lead singer & guitarist for T. Rex, but also a successful solo artist. His music, as well as his highly original sense of style and extraordinary stage presence, helped create the glam rock era of the 1970s which made him one of the most recognisable stars in British rock music
Marc had played guitar since the age of 9, but started to pursue music more seriously around 1964, when he became Toby Tyler, covering songs by Bob Dylan, and Dion.
(A track recorded around this time as Mark Feld, "All At Once" has recently been discovered will be released soon.) In his teen years, Marc became known as one of the first "mods". This led him to a brief stint as a model, and he chose to leave school when he was 14 years old. He also played guitar in a band called John's Children. Marc was needed for this group as a 'Pete Townshend' figure, but after 3 months, he left the band.
Together with Steve Peregrin Took, he formed his own duo Tyrannosaurus Rex, which quickly gained a large underground following. After 3 successful albums, Steve Peregrin Took's drug habits and suggestion of doing some of his own songs was enough for Marc to kick him out of the duo. Mickey Finn quickly replaced Steve, and the new duo recorded the album A Beard Of Stars, with Marc replacing Steve's backing vocals on the tracks they already began recording.
On Marc's second album with Finn, he decided to shorten the name of the band to T. Rex, and found fame and chart succes in 1970 with Ride a White Swan.
Following that success, Marc wrote several more top 10 hits and albums, Electric Warrior(1971), The Slider (1972), Tanx(1973), Zinc Alloy and the Hidden Riders of Tomorrow Or a Creamed Cage In August)(1974), Bolan's Zip-Gun(1975), Futuristic Dragon(1976) and the final album
Dandy In the Underworld(1977).
Marc Bolan tried to make it clear during his lifetime that he was NOT to be grouped in the lot called Glam Rock. In 1973, he appeared under the headline "Glam Rock Is Dead: Says Marc" - he felt he was not being treated seriously as an artist, so with Zinc Alloy onward, he moved into a Rock & Soul sound, radically different than what was the musical trend at the time. Many of Marc's fans stayed behind with the Glam movement, but Marc pursued further into less commercial music adventures, with the help of his soul-singer girlfriend, Gloria Jones. Together they had a son, Rolan Bolan, in 1975.
Tragically, Marc died in a car crash on 16 September 1977 in a purple Mini driven by Gloria Jones.
Marc had played guitar since the age of 9, but started to pursue music more seriously around 1964, when he became Toby Tyler, covering songs by Bob Dylan, and Dion.
(A track recorded around this time as Mark Feld, "All At Once" has recently been discovered will be released soon.) In his teen years, Marc became known as one of the first "mods". This led him to a brief stint as a model, and he chose to leave school when he was 14 years old. He also played guitar in a band called John's Children. Marc was needed for this group as a 'Pete Townshend' figure, but after 3 months, he left the band.
Together with Steve Peregrin Took, he formed his own duo Tyrannosaurus Rex, which quickly gained a large underground following. After 3 successful albums, Steve Peregrin Took's drug habits and suggestion of doing some of his own songs was enough for Marc to kick him out of the duo. Mickey Finn quickly replaced Steve, and the new duo recorded the album A Beard Of Stars, with Marc replacing Steve's backing vocals on the tracks they already began recording.
On Marc's second album with Finn, he decided to shorten the name of the band to T. Rex, and found fame and chart succes in 1970 with Ride a White Swan.
Following that success, Marc wrote several more top 10 hits and albums, Electric Warrior(1971), The Slider (1972), Tanx(1973), Zinc Alloy and the Hidden Riders of Tomorrow Or a Creamed Cage In August)(1974), Bolan's Zip-Gun(1975), Futuristic Dragon(1976) and the final album
Dandy In the Underworld(1977).
Marc Bolan tried to make it clear during his lifetime that he was NOT to be grouped in the lot called Glam Rock. In 1973, he appeared under the headline "Glam Rock Is Dead: Says Marc" - he felt he was not being treated seriously as an artist, so with Zinc Alloy onward, he moved into a Rock & Soul sound, radically different than what was the musical trend at the time. Many of Marc's fans stayed behind with the Glam movement, but Marc pursued further into less commercial music adventures, with the help of his soul-singer girlfriend, Gloria Jones. Together they had a son, Rolan Bolan, in 1975.
Tragically, Marc died in a car crash on 16 September 1977 in a purple Mini driven by Gloria Jones.
The Perfumed Garden of Gulliver Smith
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THE PERFUMED GARDEN OF GULLIVER SMITH ~ LYRICS BY MARC BOLAN
I'm walking in the perfumed garden of Gulliver Smith
Who said that unkind candles waving faintly would always laugh at him
Because he was so unattractive and so sadly hating things he saw
That were more pleasanter that he, see
I'm sadly smiling to his friend whose enemies would always lend
A kind remark
A kiss to spark
A key to enter in the dark
A hiding place, a place to make
A paradise to forsake all your cares
And all the scary people
And I dare you to scream while in a dream
I'm talking in the perfumed garden of Gulliver Smith who said that
I was right and he was wrong to play upon the Chinese gong
And as I look to my dismay
The nighttime faded into day proclaim sacrifice
Killing all that was nice
Time arrives with insane crime
@raulmacias1311
I much prefer Marc's Acoustic Guitar "Demo" included on "The Beginning Of Doves" release without the overdubs.
I also dig "John's Children" explosive "Live BBC" version.
Although, Marc overdubbed a little Lead Guitar on those BBC Tracks -
Daddy Rolling Stone
Hot Rod Mama (Bolan)
The Perfumed Garden Of Gulliver Smith (Bolan)
Jagged Time Lapse
I wish someone would publish all of Marc Bolan's lyrics!
I've tried to write all the lyrics down to this song but a few lyrics are hard to decipher due to Bolan's Vocal delivery.
@petethomas9158
Wow the elfin lord.who can choose.electric warrior.the slider tanx or simply t.rex.the most under rated genius in music history.the child of rarn.the wizard king.the boy.born to boogie.time for the world to appreciate Marc Bolan
@itstoogoodtopassby
still one of my fav marc bolan songs at his best its perfect in everyway he looks perfect and sounds it too
@jmedia1102
My favorite track from this album; thanx for posting!
@Grogster2
This song is something else! It takes me back to i don't know where........... :)
@charleswagner8187
I know what you mean!
@MrParisienWalkways
More Bolan genius RIGHT THERE!
@davidbowielovr
My Favourite Marc song, next would be Mystic Lady.
@Kwinquark1
The Gold Galactic Raver spake thus
@itstoogoodtopassby
perfection and style
@sirjellybeans1st19
Scare me to Death Album is a great Collection of Tracks