Bolan : the rise and fall of a 20th century superstar / Mark Paytress.
| Author/creator | Paytress, Mark |
| Other author | Paytress, Mark. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | [Revised edition]. |
| Publication Info | London : Omnibus, 2002. |
| Description | vi, 378 pages, 24 pages of plates : illustrations, portraits ; 24 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Sweet little rock 'n' roller -- You can't catch me -- Little Queenie -- Let it rock -- Beautiful Delilah -- No particular place to go -- Almost grown -- Let it rock -- Superstar -- Reelin' and rockin' -- Too pooped to pop -- Go, Johnny go -- Epilogue: "If I could have grown..." |
| Abstract | Marc Bolan was the very first superstar of the 1970s. As the seductive focus of T. Rex he revelled in fame and fortune, released a string of classic records before tragically losing his way. The fatal car accident in 1977 cut short his planned comeback as a punk rocker, but also served to fix Bolan as the definitive icon of the Glam years. Bolan's music and chameleonic style were to influence a generation of future bands. In his various guises he could be a beatnik, a mod, a punk, a hippie and a Glam hero. This biography of a pop obsessive draws from interviews with many friends and colleagues including broadcaster John Peel, brother Harry and band members Mickey Finn and Bill Legend. |
| General note | Previous edition published as: Twentieth century boy. London : Sidgwick & Jackson, 1992. |
| Bibliography note | Includes discography, bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN | 0711992932 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Music Stacks | ML420.B67 P37 2002 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |