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Marc Bolan Memories

A selection of the great and the good of the music industry share their memories of the legendary Marc Bolan.
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Siouxsie Sue Siouxsie Sioux

“Everytime I hear his voice it’s fantastic, I love that quaver that he had. And what a great guitarist as well.”

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Andy Rourke Andy Rourke of The Smiths

"One of our famous songs, Panic, is more or less a note for note take on Metal Guru."

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Boy George Boy George

“For an early part of my life I was obsessed by Marc Bolan; I used to wear embroidered jackets. I think a lot of my words are influenced by him.”

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Tony Visconti Tony Visconti - Producer

“Marc looked me over and sized me up and I told him I was a record producer. And he said to me, “Well you’re the eighth record producer to come and see us this week. John Lennon was here last night and he’s going to sign us to Apple.” I was the only producer who came to see him that week.”
 
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Marc Riley Marc Riley 
 
"In a way Marc Bolan paved the way for the shock that was David Bowie in all his finery."

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Tom Robinson Tom Robinson

"Bolan took off his shades, looked at me and said "Ah, gay punk-rock group eh?"  And then he danced up really close up to me and just planted this huge kiss on my lips and snogged me!"

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Marc Bolan Your Memories

What influence have Marc Bolan and Trex had on your life? Share your memories on the 6 Music message boards.

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