20th-century Boy - Themarc Bolan Story

An unusually impressive roster of interviewees informs this tribute to T Rex singer and early 70s glam pin-up and cultural icon Marc Bolan , who died on 16 September 1977, aged 29. Paul Sexton explores the star's journey from the streets of London's Hackney to the upper reaches of the international charts. Contributors include David Bowie , producer Tony Visconti , Simon Napier-Bell , David Gilmour , Rick Wright , Noel Gallagher ,

Bernie Taupin , Alan Edwards , Roy Wood and both Bolan's wife - singer

Gloria Jones - and his son Rolan. Includes archive material. Producer Paul Sexton

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