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Marc Bolan Could Be 'Catty And Snipey' With Rival And Friend David Bowie, According To Tony Visconti
David Bowie and Marc Bolan's rivalry waned when they were both equally as successful.The glam rock legends were each other's biggest competitors in the 70s, and their producer Tony Visconti admits Bolan could be "very...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 19 August 2023
David Bowie Could Have Collaborated With Marc Bolan
David Bowie could have collaborated with Marc Bolan.The glam rock icon - who died of liver cancer at the age of 69 back in 2016 - shared a music producer in Tony Visconti with...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 20 April 2022
Sir Elton John Confesses He Can't Write Lyrics
Sir Elton John has insisted he "can't write lyrics" and would end up penning crude songs.The music legend's longtime songwriting partner, Berine Taupin, is behind much of Elton's back catalogue, including hits such as ‘Rocket...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 28 June 2021
Joan Jett Inspired By Marc Bolan
Joan Jett's androgynous look was inspired by Marc Bolan.The 61-year-old musician says Bolan - who was the lead singer of T. Rex and one of the pioneers of the glam rock movement of the 1970s...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 05 September 2020
Elton John Says T Rex's Marc Bolan Was 'Great Role Model'
Sir Elton John says Marc Bolan was a ''great role model'' as he was developing his stage persona.The 'Rocket Man' hitmaker has heaped praise on the late T. Rex frontman - who tragically died aged...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 04 September 2020
Kesha Shares T. Rex Cover
Kesha has shared a cover of T. Rex's 'Children of the Revolution'.The 33-year-old singer was backed by an orchestra on her take on the glam rock classic, which was recorded for the late Hal Willner's...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 25 June 2020
Elvis Presley's Jockstrap For Sale
Elvis Presley's ''used'' and ''worn'' jockstrap is up for sale.The late singer had the glitzy piece, which was emblazoned with his initials, made for him by a fan and wore it several times in the...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 28 May 2020
Tony Visconti Releases New T-rex Tracks
Glam rock icon Marc Bolan is releasing new music from beyond the grave in an ambitious project by famed producer Tony Visconti.The studio expert, who worked with Bolan on several T-Rex albums during the band's...
By WENN on 23 October 2012
Boy George And Marc Almond Play Tribute Concert For Marc Bolan
Boy George and Marc Almond took to the stage in London on Saturday night (15Sep12) to mark 35 years since the death of T-Rex frontman Marc Bolan.The Culture Club frontman performed at the Marc Bolan...
By WENN on 16 September 2012
David Bowie Helped Marc Bolan's Son 'Survive'
David Bowie helped Marc Bolan's son survive" after the rocker's death.Rolan Bolan was just two years old when his T-Red frontman father was killed in a car accident, and with legal problems surrounding the late...
By Bang Showbiz on 12 August 2011
John Lennon Album Sells For 23k
An album signed by John Lennon hours before he was shot dead has fetched £23,750 at auction. The record - an edition of the former Beatles singer's 'Double Fantasy' album, signed in December 1980 shortly...
By Bang Showbiz on 15 June 2011
Michael Stipe's Slade Help
Michael Stipe thanks Slade, David Bowie and Marc Bolan for making him question his sexuality.The R.E.M. singer - who lives in New York with his long-term boyfriend, photographer Thomas Dozol - is thankful to the...
By Bang Showbiz on 10 October 2009
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