Marc Bolan

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Born 30 September 1947. Died 16 September 1977.

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Marc Bolan (pron. BOH-lən; born Mark Feld; 30 September 1947 – 16 September 1977) was an English singer-songwriter, guitarist and poet. He is best known as the frontman of glam rock group T. Rex.

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