Trivia

Was one of the many guest musicians on Ringo Starr's self-titled album (1973).

David Bowie was godfather to his son Rolan Bolan.

Despite his love for cars, he never learned how to drive, fearing a premature death.

Came to fame with his acoustic band Tyrannosaurus Rex.

Father of Rolan Bolan.

With his electric band T. Rex, he began the Glam Rock movement in the United Kingdom.

He was cremated after his untimely death and his ashes were interred at Golders Green Crematorium in North London, England. He perished in a road accident on September 16, 1977, only two weeks away from his 30th birthday on September 30, 1977.

His father Simeon Feld was a lorry driver.

Was in the 1960s rock group called John's Children, playing guitar and doing backing vocals.

Was named after his father Simeon's late brother Mark Feld.

Contrary to popular belief, the inspiration for his professional name was not Bob Dylan but his roommate at the time, fellow actor James Bolam. Name evolution: Bolam > Bowland > Boland > Bolan.

Played guitar on the Electric Light Orchestra single "Ma-Ma-Ma Belle" (though he was uncredited in the liner notes).

Marc was a passenger in his Mini 1275 GT driven by his girlfriend Gloria Jones, both had been drinking and the car struck a fence post and then a sycamore tree after crossing a small humpback bridge. A memorial stone and a bust of Bolan, Marc Bolan's Rock Shrine, were both unveiled at the road accident site where fans leave tributes behind the tree.

Parents were Simeon and Phyllis Feld; had one younger brother: Harry Feld.

Auditioned for the co-starring roles of Courage and Harmony on "The Bugaloos", but failed to land either role.

His greatest inspirations were Bob Dylan, The Beatles, Elvis Presley, Cliff Richard and The Beach Boys.

His song "Jeepster" was covered by former Marillion singer Fish on his album "Songs from the Mirror" (1993).

Attended Will Wordsworth High School in Stamford Hill, North London with best friend, photographer Richard Young.

On February 1, 1975, Marc gave an interview to Record and Popswap Mirror reporter Jan Iles, in which he showed a script sent to him by a screenwriter. Marc told him that he had accepted a role as a killer who is "sent to a nuthouse", starring alongside David Niven. He said that a move to Monte Carlo that spring was planned. The film doesn't seem to have progressed after the interview.