Marc Bolan death site - the 'Bolan Tree' is not there anymore

I visit the site where T-Rex frontman Marc Bolan died in 1977. #ltjones #marcbolan
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[@skygazer6898]

All rather beautiful what the fans have done, in keeping Marc's memory alive. I was a schoolgirl when T Rex started to hit the charts. I can remember us girls huddled around a transistor radio, listening on a Tuesday, to see if Hot Love had gone to the number 1 spot. I am 64 now, and those sweet memories and great music stay with me. Thanks for sharing this, much appreciated.

[@davidcoleman757]

Bolan's sound was way ahead of its time. His music still stands up. A genuine talent taken far too soon.

[@DiDianne01]

I'm 66 now and I loved him, he was my idol. Such a tragic end of what should have been a wonderful life ahead of him. He was such a big part of our lives all those years ago and will always be missed :-(

[@kennymcevoy8672]

❤

[@discjockeythemusicman7364]

He really cleaned himself up after his son was born. Stopped drug consumption, started being more cautious, and cared very much for his son and girlfriend. Sadly the day he died came too soon.

[@j4x475]

A lot of people don’t appreciate how important he was for music. A real innovative genius. RIP the Electric Warrior! 🎸 ⚡️

[@adonaiyah2196]

He was an innovator ive never seen someone sprout a genre from nowhere

[@j4x475]

@@adonaiyah2196 true

[@sally-annllewellynartist9362]

many have cited him as a great influence, and like ripples, they've in turn influenced others. We often return to the source ❤️

[@M4BoarBiker]

I literally adored Marc Bolan when I was a kid. His lyrics are off the wall yet brilliant. Such a sad premature end to a talented man. RiP Marc 🙏

[@Mozartboy55]

Yeah, such a great talent and a sad loss. Yet he predicted that he wouldn’t reach 30. Ironic his death was exactly a month on from Elvis Presley.

[@siobhanleeway-moore7473]

Marc Bolan lived more in his twenty nine years than most of us. He was a special being. Given to our World for a short time. I'm sure he knows all the love all feel for him R.I.P. Dear Marc ✨✨ Love & miss you 💖

[@Andy-wx4wx]

I've seen T-Rextacy twice, the best tribute band out there if you've not seen them yet. Lead singer Danielz keeps Marc's spirit alive

[@martinbrazil4474]

Totally agree with you there

[@martinbrazil4474]

@@siobhanleeway-moore7473 he will always be a legend,going back the years,he was a mega star, just like Elvis,Phill lynott, and many many more.

[@simonmitchell3237]

I used to live not far from there. Always drove across that bridge and saw the Bolan tree, covered in ribbons and flowers. Very sad that he died so young. Think of the music he could have made. A legend of music but a legacy left behind.

[@JohnConboy1]

I remember he passed exactly one month after Elvis. "Keep a little Marc in your heart" Very informative video mate, well done 👏👏👏

[@mzammit65]

He once said on a TV show that he predicted that he would die young. RIP Marc thanks for the great legacy and music you left us which will be with us forever.

[@TheHumbuckerboy]

Yes, on the Russell Harty show I believe. In fact there is a utube video titled 'Marc Bolan Death Coincidences' that is worth checking out.

[@piotrgrabowski5024]

No matter how weird it may seem, it's all bloody true. I have discovered the site of Bolan's crash in a most unusual way, it was 31 yrs ago when I was living in Putney. One day, suppose it must have been a weekend, I went for a long stroll in the neighbourhood. It was a pre-digital era, and I, a die-hard music fan, had a walkman with, accidentally. some T.Rex tape in. When I wandered along Roehampton Lane, suddenly an odd thought went through my mind. 'Roehampton, that's where Marc died'. I continued my stroll, without any specific direction, crossing one street after another, sort of automatic movement towards Barnes and suddenly - I still can not explain it - I stood before the Tree and all the stuff. One of the weirdest experiences in my life. It was the pre-digital era, with no internet, google maps etc. I did NOT know the exact location, just approximate 'Roehampton area' No logical explanation.

[@donna1482]

Thank you for keeping his memory alive, I truly hope that every time the wind chime blows Marc knows he is being remembered, I was only 4 years old when this happened, but still today even my children know who the wonderful Marc bolan is and t-rex . I as I'm sure many also wish we had so many more years of his wonderful music. Love and respect to his family and we love and miss you marc 🌹

[@glennissnailham9394]

There will never be another talent like Marc..So sadly missed

[@rockdogization]

nice to see...but it gets more and more disgraceful that a movie has never been made about this iconic british musicians life!......rock on marc......

[@mfrancisridley53]

Maybe a movie has not been made because they may only may have to include Gary Glitter who I believe was a friend of his.

[@slowtaknow]

Most likely couldn't do him Justice

[@slowtaknow]

Daniel Radcliffe would fit nice

[@martinbrazil4474]

I'm sure it's got to be a matter of time.yes late big time.sometimes were wrong when we're right.

[@martinbrazil4474]

@WALK IN MY SHADOW that's what's wrong with the half of us

[@maureentait8607]

I drive pass the road where he died every day.. Then one day driving home to St Margaret's, I had my radio on and he came on singing white Swan I couldn't believe it very spooky..

[@kevinparker461]

Its called coincidence & happens all the time. It can confuse children & people who are "Special"

[@PineIslandSeeds]

@@kevinparker461 that was uncalled for

[@edwardtomkinson3418]

Marc Bolan was probably saying "Don't mourn my death but do listen to my music because some like to rock and some like to roll!"

[@nicoladouglas3270]

Back in 87 the tree was there ,it was covered in ribbons and letters that fans had left!!! A great talent sadly missed!!! Went there with a friend Kevin H!!!! Thanks Kevin!!! wherever you are!!! Thanks for the memories!!!!Nikki from the North.

[@nainoswad2725]

Thank you, Keith Harwood died in the same area within a few days ( he was a Rolling Stones recording engineer.) remembered on Love You Live Album. When Marc was a teenager... he attended the last gig of Eddie Cochran, and actually held the fateful taxi door open for Eddie and Gene Vincent. Marc was an inspiration.

[@harrydarling1]

Thank you for this Keith Harwood information!!!!

[@Jlipnicki]

He also worked with Led Zeppelin on ' Presence ' .

[@user-qc5tx3sg1v]

@@Jlipnicki who bolan did i dont think so he work with E.L.O.

[@colinturner4158]

Not enough respect given to Marc bolan a big talent who wrote some great songs/albums RIP Marc

[@TheBlackHelicopterRevue]

Summer of 1972 was an absolute Zeitgeist of magickal Glam Rock, for this 10 year old, at the time. Thank YOU, Marc Bolan!

[@PineIslandSeeds]

Yes, and this 12 year old. He really made an impression on me.

[@Oakleaf700]

@@PineIslandSeeds Me too! I was 11/12 in 1972 and lived in East Sheen at this time.. The Rock stars of the era lived nearby ..My friend lived at 1, The Mall, SW14 and we used to knock tennis balls into Ron Wood's garden.{Fife Road} He said ''Are you doing this on purpose, Girls?'' and we never did it again. Mum still lives there, I can't afford to, the house prices are astronomical.

[@lindsey1051]

Thanks for putting this up, was a big fan of Marc's still got many of his original albums & I will treasure them always, loved Ride a White Swan, there should be much more in the media about Marc's life etc very underrated as a singer songwriter such a shame as he was an original one off artist sadly never to see the likes of again, he left us far too soon..bet he had so much more to give..

[@sandrafrape9104]

I adored Marc Bolan , still do I was fortunate to visit this shrine a couple of years ago didn't realise his house was so close or I would have visited it ,

[@PineIslandSeeds]

The best of the best always tragically die young. Marc died before his time and I am sure he had many more fabulous poetry and songs in his heart to share with the world. I loved him so much through the early 1970s through all these years. A beautiful man who brightened my life with his music. Thank you, Marc. Hope you serenade me in heaven some day. God blessed you.

[@christinecarnell985]

Thank you, L T, for this bitter sweet video. There'll never be another like him.

[@Daisy-tl2lh]

Lyrics from one of Marc Bolan's songs "life is the same and always will be/easy as picking foxes from a tree" he died instantly in Rock Lane Barnes London when the car his girlfriend was driving hit a sycamore tree, the registration of the car was FOX 661L

[@benjysshed1883]

Walking home from my mate James' house in Putney to Sheen as a teenager I walked past the tree with my guitar. I'd seen it for years before as a kid but as a young guitarist it meant more all of a sudden so I stopped and strummed a C chord. Sad the tree's gone but hey, glad people still know about it ❤

[@PineIslandSeeds]

I would have liked to strum along with you. He did enjoy using the simple chords of C, G, E, Am, F. Simple, but what music came from them. He magically crafted musical poetry.

[@miamitten1123]

I literally saw it today. Just by random chance I drove past. Had to park somewhere and pay my respects.

[@mariaciafre2505]

Thank you for this amazing, yet sorrowful, video. Marc was way ahead of his time in so many ways. So sad 😓.

[@kevingill648]

I saw T Rex in 1972 at Newcastle City Hall, great gig! music Genius taken way too early, RIP

[@elauadeinsf]

What a lovely place for him to look upon, complete with messages and a white swan. You make me want to go there myself, thank you.

[@takingoverme123]

I went there yesterday (Friday )

[@sharonwashington8150]

This country has lost some true great artists. There is not many that can replace them in this manufactured world of today.

[@skygazer6898]

and that is the truth

[@Skraeling1000]

Manufactured, computer enhanced pap with no inventiveness or experimentation allowed. I can't think of a single British band today that I'd listen to. Oh, with the exception of Alestorm, but they seem stuck in the heavy metal pirate groove. Outside the UK there are plenty, Nightwish, Epica, The Hu Band, Bloodywood, Sabaton to name a few. If anyone knows of a fresh and different British band please let me know!

[@michaelaustin6877]

Thank you for making and sharing this video, greatly appreciated.This was such a sad loss r.i.p Marc x

[@LTJones]

You're welcome, thank you for watching

[@londoncalling1757]

Remember as a youngster , I had no interest in music , until he came on the scene , and he introduced me to punk , when he took the Damned out on the road to support his come back tour in 1977 . Sadly missed, still play his music to this day

[@merlecharge5303]

I am 81 and still get up to dance when I hear ..Get It On and Ride A White Swan.. A legend… thank you L.T.Jones for this video 👏👏👏

[@LTJones]

Way to go! Thanks for watching

[@adellaeltantawy9345]

Very uncanny coincidences. Great video. Very sad situation. He reminds me a little of Johnny Depp. I hope his son is doing well. RIP😢 Thanks for posting this. It was very well done and respectful. So many talented artists who have left their mark and died too soon. It must have devastated his parents and family. 💔

[@Pinerocks]

I still miss Marc to this very day. What a genius, ❤️

[@mortuaryartist]

I used to remember hurrying home from school to watch the Marc Bolan show on tv. I remember Bowie being on it.

[@TheBlueNomad]

I remember that show!

[@HappyHappy-tc2dm]

Yeah he died a week later

[@PineIslandSeeds]

That show was a rip! He had Roger Taylor from Queen on it and I was delighted.

[@david-lt9wj]

Brilliant....i saw him play live...he just sat on the edge of the stage and played his guitar and sang..great man..

[@shelleywright7387]

I was only 11 when he died but I cried I watched him on top of the pops and fell in love with him xx

[@PineIslandSeeds]

I was 17 when he died and cried all night. I remember like it was yesterday.

[@anythingbootneck]

Excellent, very interesting and to have shown his house also. Well done and thank you👍🏻

[@LTJones]

Thank you for watching and leaving a comment

[@nigeljones3457]

@@LTJones you're welcome

[@nigeljones3457]

Marc was a good singer in the 70s.i got him on my tee shirt with a guitar 🎸 on the front in white from ebay

[@nigeljones3457]

Maybe am just jeepster for your love.Hey hey.Rock on in heaven marc

[@nigeljones3457]

Marc would have been alive today.if he hadent gone to that party with that woman in 1977 .Both drunk.she wasent looking where she was going on that busy road & smash it happened in the 🚗 car.very sad news

[@ROS14075]

My Son's Birthday on 16th September. My son Mikey forever 28, also killed in car crash 18/11/18. He was also a passenger. The female driver survived. They were about 10 minutes away from home. She was overtaking on a bend on a country road. She lost control of the car and crashed into a tree. I am so heartbroken 💔

[@angelamary9493]

I know this is a late reply ..i too lost a young Son 31 ..my Condolences to you ...they will always be in our Hearts ...forever ...God Bless 🙏

[@ROS14075]

@@angelamary9493 I'm sorry to hear about your son too.... yes they will always be in our hearts 💕

[@judis6224]

I'm so sorry for your loss Rowen McMahon,my cousin was 19 when he died in a car accident,he would of been 57,never got married or have a family,too young.

[@johnsearley7168]

I remember after a visit to the crash site a number of years ago I was driving back home after ten minutes and around 2 miles away from the site scar was coming towards me I looked at the number plate of which was a private one the first part read TRex. how strange ...

[@petersargent9793]

First of all well done with this video which was very moving. I remember seeing TREX in Edinburgh way back in the early 70's. They were electrifying and Marc Bolan just had it all the complete STAR. On the day of his death I was deeply affected and confess to still being consumed by his passing. It is lovely to see his shrine and the dedication of his fans. I often visit the statue/shrine of Freddie Mercury's in Montreux and will make a point of travelling to see Marc's shrine before its too late. I'm in my 60's now but the music of the 70's is always in my heart. Thank you again young man.

[@LTJones]

Thank you, much appreciated

[@angelamary9493]

I'm 70 ..loved his music ..such a Handsome young man ..sadly missed ..Rest In Peace ..

[@janeelizabeth6711]

Thank you for sharing, growing up in the 70's Marc's music was part of my childhood. I still listen to and love his music today. Sadly taken way before his time.

[@lindamcmahon3577]

I actually was at a big gig in Glasgow it was 1 of the best I have ever seen live and I have been at a heap of live shows over the yrs, I was at my job when it came over the radio was in a state of shock. He was brilliant I still have my T Rex records luvd his music 🎶🎵 a big loss 2 us all. Sadly missed

[@Jenjenilou]

That's one hell of a North Walian accent you've got there L T! Bendigedig!

[@LTJones]

Diolch 👍

[@MeanMaoriMean555]

Thanks for that Sir. I was 12 when my Pommie mates introduced me to T.Rex here in NZ. He was awesome! Come to pay my respects. Peace everyone. R.I.P Mark.🌹

[@OO-cl5go]

I was very fortunate to see Marc Bolan in concert in New Brighton 1976 he was amazing, I only wish I had gone to the stage door to try and get his autograph i still listen to his music and watch videos. If you ever want to go and see a tribute band to Marc Bolan and Trex go and see Trextasey the memories will flood back.

[@ellenlyons4090]

My god all in a line dancing to Ride a White Swan . He was a demi god every girl was in love with him. He was first glam rock Bowie and others followed him. Passed by spot remember tree 🌲 sad they never planted another one a tree is a living memorial he would always live on. Perhaps we need to petition for a tree to be planted. He will always live on in our generation we were the children of the revolution. Seventies rocked.

[@PineIslandSeeds]

The 1970s was the best. T. Rex, Queen, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd...I can keep going. The times when you could push your way up to the front row at concerts. The tight clothes and bell bottoms and we were all so thin before the Food Pyramid and GMO crap food. These times were wonderful...the best!

[@davidharbron6907]

The advantage of dieing young is that you will be remembered in your prime. He is up there with Marilyn Munro , James Dean etc. RIP Mark.

[@raysmith6237]

Dying

[@raysmith6237]

Monroe

[@pam164]

Hate to say it but i think he would have looked like his brother bald and port. So he died still good looking. But tragic.

[@raysmith6237]

@WALK IN MY SHADOW oh, I thought he was a musician, not a model.

[@pam164]

@WALK IN MY SHADOW Yes in his late 20s he was starting to lose his looks so def think he would have gone down hill in few years after that if he had lived.

[@themanftheworld8439]

RIP Marc.44 years ago today.

[@ellysee-t1o]

Marc was a magical being...not of this earth. He came he saw he conquered...so sad he left this world too soon. Seeing him on TOTP for the first time blew me away....'twas the days when you listened to all the good stuff on radio luxemburg....and told yr mates at school the folliwing day. Bless you for being you. Nobody comes close....life was a gas....❤

[@iandavidson4977]

Very interesting.... Sad story but good see he still remembered... 👍

[@lindsaykelly2224]

He was gifted to us only for a moment it seemed he was wanted elsewhere his presence isn't far away

[@susansaid4276]

Brilliant I grew up on Marc Bolan songs when I was a kid thanks for showing us 👍🌟

[@Kiss_My_Art]

Oh yes and I meant to say I have an original copy (1969) of Marc's book of poetry 'The Warlock Of Love' , it's gone wherever I have for the past 52yrs 🌳🌲🌳

[@isaachunt5799]

i was 14 when this happened and used to help my dad sand wood floors. were were working in putney when this happened. remember driving past it a few days after and seeing all the tributes and flowers

[@nickpalmer3076]

Marc Bolan was taken when he still had more to offer.R.I.P.

[@regsymes1377]

Vastly underrated. A true legend. Do your thing thunder wing. Marc Bolan hail and farewell. Hail hail rock,n,roll

[@58jennypenny]

strange how he knew he would die in a car before he was 30.

[@suedunning2945]

My dad was a policeman at Barnes station, he was first on site after the crash. I was a huge T Rex fan. I was devastated when he told me. 😢

[@bigblue1972]

did your dad ever give you [and im not being a ghoul here ] any details weve not heard of ?

[@josefheinen5083]

Leider ist Marc Bolan viel zu früh gestorben. Ich habe die Unfallstelle und anschließend Golders Green mindestens 10 mal besucht. Er war DER Star meiner Jugendzeit. Ich werde ihn nie vergessen. Jedes Jahr am 16.9. zünde ich in der hiesigen Kirche ein Kerze für ihn an. Rock on in heaven Marc.

[@sandragibson8495]

thank you for that we travelled to London from Hartlepool to see the shrine 😪the tree was still there its nice to see whats there now ❤

[@nia4me1]

I am also 66, soon to be 67. Marc was my idol. I had posters of him on my bedroom wall. I have all of his records and my favourite will always be Electric Warrior

[@terrytaylor1394]

Thanks for putting this up.

[@LTJones]

You're welcome, thank you

[@Thereishope664]

Great video, thanks. It's good to know that Absolute Radio still give Marc Bolan plenty of airtime on their main station.

[@jamie-leedick6553]

So so sad looked like lovely guy great music. He was so young. Always b remembered.👌💙

[@dorianedwards8522]

What's really tragic is that within hours of his death people broke into his house, stole his guitars and anything else of value while Gloria was still in hospital...... vultures....

[@judis6224]

I heard on the story about Marc that Marc's record company stopped Gloria from having anything of Marc's,another band to get ripped off.saying because they weren't married,even though she had Marc's son,she wasn't in titled.what a load of rubbish.they kicked her out of the house.terrible.

[@junelaw4162]

Oh thank you I adored Marc Bolam and his music in my youth so sad of his passing so young he certainly was missed by his fans including me RIP ❤️

[@markg6860]

It's Bolan!

[@junelaw4162]

@@markg6860 yes sorry it’s this text 😂

[@Voxjunction]

A very informative and respectful video. Thanks for sharing this.

[@LTJones]

Thank you

[@chanoc455]

It's great that he has his own shrine and most of all I think where he had the accident I live in the US since 1969. At the time I was into the guitar thing and I had the LP or 45 singles with "Jeepster" and also the tune of course "Get It On" and I learned it how to play it a very simple song and I had posters of him. He's still missed by me and other people of my age. Thank you for this clip.

[@johngrant2768]

Great video, remember to always keep a bit of Marc in your heart ❤

[@nikiburton7659]

I’m 61 and I have great memories of Marc Bolan in my young years x such a sad shame 😢 🙏💙🙏

[@howardjones3875]

Every 6 weeks or so I would accompany my wife when she would visit Barnes and have her highlights done this was back in the mid 90’s this would continue until we moved from London.She was 13 years older than me and was into T-Rex and the whole glam rock era of the early 70’s.Every time we passed the bridge into Barnes she would talk about those times.Sadly she died of skin cancer back in 2006.

[@chloesdad1000]

Nice to see it's not been wrecked by kids. RIP to Marc Bolan, a TRUE British legend.

[@happyheidi747]

My dad loved get it on sadly I lost my dad April 2022, may they both 🙏 🕊

[@bigblue1972]

Bless you mate ,

[@bridgetkirby3246]

Thank you- I was 24 when he died. Such a loss.

[@lindastanley229]

Thankyou that was so nice to see the tributes the memorial and his house RIP Marc x

[@dreamer33ish]

Thanks so much for this…..always wondered where he lived ……I cried for ages hearing he’d died…..he was my inspiration to music and still say he was taken far too soon……but playing in Heaven now…respect and love. X

[@eduardcrespo]

Thanks for this. Marc always in our heart...

[@carolpenny2933]

This happened at the bottom of our road....never forget

[@susanthomas5464]

Great video ! I am a huge T-Rex fan. RIP Marc .Remembered always xxx

[@LTJones]

Thank you

[@wendyw5463]

The blue plauqe outside the house where Marc lived in Stoke Newington common has also been removed. I went to Secondary School with Marc, and he was very well liked before he was famous

[@andrewmeah3082]

My total legend utterly devastated when he was killed I'm just so glad he was part of my life and seeing him in concert when I was growing up but his music lives on LEGEND always will be to me his legacy was his music and his soon.Keep a little Marc in your ❤

[@rosemarieguerrero3999]

Oh how I wished I would have seen him in concert.

[@suzannejane1035]

Get It On was number 1 when I was born. I love T Rex

[@Leen61]

Very nicely done video for Marc Bolan. Such a tragedy the way he died 😥 Love his music. Taken from us too soon.

[@skc7450]

Its so crazy how your whole lives can be irreperably altered,forever, in a few seconds,out of nowhere............regardless of who you are.......

[@BeliaLastes]

Many year's ago I did a sketch drawing of Marc Bolan freehand and it came out perfect that people thought I had traced over a photo of him wish I knew what happened to it cause if I still had it I could have went to the UK and brought it to his shrine RIP Marc 🌹💖🎸🎼🎶🎵

[@colinwestwood921]

The father of glam rock. God bless Marc. You were one of the best......⭐🙋‍♂️

[@looneylozzer]

I was at school with Marc,good memories.

[@georgealderson4424]

What was he like? He seemed to be a very gentle guy.

[@MRROBBIEWATTS]

Thanx for your video...it was good to see where he once lived etc...even though brought back all the heartbreak...RIP Marc x

[@Kiss_My_Art]

Marc Bolan was my 1st teenage crush, I was 17 when he died & I was mortified, my fabulous Dad drove me all the way from Birmingham the next day to lay some flowers .... both he & Marc had beautiful souls

[@pam164]

I loved Marc Bolan when i was about 12, 13. Tragic he died so young.

[@bobcatcomms]

Really cool video, I love this type of history and knowledge, great stuff

[@LTJones]

Thank you

[@christipping7094]

Thank you for sharing, I was a fan when T.Rex were storming the UK charts .

[@LTJones]

Thank you

[@adrianoclincho1852]

Great video Bowie and Roxy were my thing but in my old age I listen to a lot Marc Bolan ahead of the of his time for sure and missed by .music fans the world over to this day peace ✌️💚🎸🇮🇪

[@rosemariemckinley7326]

I love this video. Thank you for sharing this with me.

[@geoffcoulson3237]

Thank you very much for that film and info". I went and paid " homage" there about 30years ago ,not seen it since. Just as sad now as it was then.

[@albertcross4275]

Thank you for your work with the bolan blog, Mark was so different, to anybody,.......... Bowie, bolan, lennon, elvis.... Right time for each. 👌⌚🇫🇷

[@LTJones]

Thank you

[@albertcross4275]

C'est moi qui vous remerci. 🇫🇷

[@karenbilyk-vogel6553]

I was and still a big fan of Marc then and Nov

[@johnmichaelson9173]

29 years old I never realised he was that young. Such a shame, smh.

[@LTJones]

Thanks for watching and leaving a comment