What happened to the lead singer of T Rex?

What happened to the lead singer of T Rex?

Marc Bolan, best-known as the frizzy-haired leader of T. Rex, died September 16th in a car crash. Police said Bolan, 29, was killed when a car driven by his girlfriend, singer Gloria Jones, struck a tree in southwest London. Jones was hospitalized for injuries.

What happened to Marc Bolan's money?

Most are now defunct, but one, Wizard Bahamas, survives and owns the copyright to Bolan's post-1972 recordings. In his will, drawn up in October 1973, Bolan -- real name Mark Feld -- left it up to his trustees to do as they saw fit with his estate and to select charities to benefit.

What happened to T Rex the band?

In 1977, founder, songwriter and sole constant member Bolan died in a car crash several months after the release of the group's final studio album Dandy in the Underworld, and the group disbanded. T. Rex have continued to influence a variety of subsequent artists.

Are any members of T rex still alive?

Currie and Finn left T Rex the following year. Currie was to die in a car accident in Spain in 1981, while Bolan himself was killed in a similar fashion in London in 1977. ... Despite Finn's death, the band has announced it will continue to perform as T-Rex.

Was Gloria Jones married to Marc Bolan?

In the 1970s, she was a keyboardist and vocalist in Marc Bolan's glam rock band T. Rex. She and Bolan were also in a committed romantic relationship and had a son together.

Who did Marc Bolan play with?

T. Rex19 The Hollywood Vampires Marc Bolan/Gruppi musicali

Is Marc Bolan alive?

Deceased (1947–1977) Marc Bolan

Where was Marc Bolan buried?

Golders Green Crematorium, London, United Kingdom Marc Bolan/Luogo di sepoltura

Was Marc Bolan married?

June Childm. 1970–1977 Marc Bolan/Coniuge

Did Elton John ever play with Marc Bolan?

Forty-nine years later, U2 have released a cover of Hot Love's follow-up, Get It on. It features Bolan's friend Elton John as guest pianist – a role he also played when T Rex performed Get It on on 1971's Christmas Top of the Pops – and was recorded at the behest of the renowned music producer Hal Willner.