Ride a White Swan
The Lives and Death of Marc Bolan
$40.18
- Paperback
400 pages
- Release Date
9 July 2013
Summary
From mod folk artist to flower power pixie elfin to the king of glam rockers, Marc Bolan was the ultimate chameleon. His far-reaching musical and stylistic influence is more relevant today than ever with hits such as ‘Ride A White Swan’, ‘Children Of The Revolution’, ‘Get It On’ and ‘Hot Love’ as fresh and exhilarating as when first released.
At the peak of his popularity during his lifetime Bolan was outselling Jimi Hendrix and The Who, and yet relatively little is really known about…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781444758795 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1444758799 |
| Author: | Lesley-Ann Jones |
| Publisher: | Hodder & Stoughton |
| Imprint: | Hodder Paperback |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 400 |
| Release Date: | 9 July 2013 |
| Weight: | 290g |
| Dimensions: | 194mm x 126mm x 26mm |
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Critics Review
‘What a splendid read from Lesley-Ann Jones. I highly recommend it to all Marc Bolan fans.’
this is “THE” Marc Bolan biography … balanced rather than sensationalist, something the Bolan fan base will appreciate. - Classic Rock Radio
Heartfelt and fascinating. - Bob Harris OBEImportant missing pieces of the complicated short life that was Marc Bolan’s. It is a sensational read. - Tony ViscontiThis book is a great read. Bolan was one of the most enigmatic and important performers of his age. - Frank Allen (of The Searchers)Brimming with insight from family members, friends, managers, musicians and white-knuckled rock and rollercoaster riders who shared the dips and dives of Bolanmania, this book is a cracker of a read. - Keith Altham, Rock writer and press agent, The Who, The Rolling Stones, The Beach Boys, The Small Faces, Van Morrison and Marc BolanLesley-Ann Jones brings my old friend almost back to life in this brilliantly observed and detailed account of a fascinating man who lived an all-too-short life. The first book to show us the real Marc. - Steve HarleyAbout The Author
Lesley-Ann Jones
Lesley-Ann Jones is a journalist, newspaper columnist and broadcaster. The author of eight published books, she has enjoyed more than twenty-five years in music and the media. She lives in South-East London with her young children, the eldest having grown up and gone into the music business.
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