Marc Bolan's Final resting place - Famous Graves

Todays Famous Grave we visit and pay our respects to Marc Bolan from T-Rex
Born Mark Feld; 30 September 1947 - 16 September 1977) was an English musician, singer and songwriter. He was one of the pioneers of the glam rock movement in the early 1970s with his band T. Rex.
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[@Kari_B61ex]

I was born in 1961 Marc Bolan and T-Rex were the first band I ever followed. Marc introduced me to music. I saved my pocket money to buy 'Ride a White Swan' and also a T-Rex t-shirt.

[@elizabethspedding1975]

Taken too young, he had so much talent🌹

[@russelljoyce3588]

Great man is Paul to show us all these famous people's resting places, what a wonderful man he is, loads of respect for him

[@GraveVisitations]

Died 1 month after elvis presley. When Elvis died, Marc Bolan said "I certainly hope I don't pop off in the next few weeks as I'll only get page 3 coverage." He died a month later in a road accident. 😮

[@MissPresley69]

Yeah, I remember that quote. Such a Marc thing to say! 😁 Miss them both. Gone too soon...😏

[@annfahy2589]

So sad❤

[@FredForeman28]

No way unbelievable

[@saturnsun203]

I read he chose not to get a driver's license as he was afraid he might be killed in a car accident. Unbelievably sad.

[@colinsludds9249]

So many big names died in 77

[@jujulionesselsa1416]

Oh how sweet and symbolic is the tiny plaque of Marc's Parents, they are altogether now how very beautiful. I remember when Marc sadly lost his life in 1977 a time that will always live with me. Marc was a pure genius. The words to his songs are gorgeous. He personified pure love.

[@elisabethhopson5639]

Thanks Paul, it is sad that such a rare young talent shoul be wiped out so quickly. Marc had the most amazing voice and was truly innovative musically. His music was just as exciting and new in the same way as David Bowies was. Completely mesmerising on tv, he had an unforgettable smile. So sad that he was taken so young. How much music has been lost because Marc was not here to create and perform it? Hopefully still rocking in Heaven! 💔

[@laurainejones673]

Oh man, I just loved the 70's. Love Glam Rock. Marc was just so talented. Seen a lot of youtubers cover the crash site. But this is nicer. I don't really want to see where he lost his life . Thank you Paul, so beautifully covered , as usual .

[@M4BoarBiker]

I was born in 1961, T-Rex was the first band to introduce me to a love of music. Marc was a true trail blazer, I still love his music to this day. Thank you T-Rex.

[@CPDutch]

I worked with a Marc Bolan fan. He’d signed her arm & she had had it tattooed permanently there

[@Do.not.judge.]

It has to be said " Paul you reveal such gentle respect to all Graves. Your so in the right place for choosing this project"

[@gullsrus]

I'm a big marc bolan fan. I'm now 65 and still listening to T.Rex. thank you for posting this lovely memorial. x

[@nicola6387]

I'm gutted I missed this! What a legend, taken far too young and WOW, that's a beautiful bench! Brought a tear to my eye, especially when you read out that his parents are reunited with him! God bless them all! Lovely advice at the end Paul, thank you! One of my favourite quotes to live by is from Bruce Lee, the famous water quote. For anyone who doesn't know the quote: "Empty your mind. Be formless, shapeless, like water. Now, you put water into a cup, it becomes the cup, you put water into a bottle, it becomes the bottle, you put it in a teapot, it becomes the teapot. Now, water can flow or it can crash. Be water my friend." If we try to adapt to our surroundings and circumstances like water adapts to anything it's poured into, and make the best out of bad situations, with perseverance we can make the impossible possible. As Audrey Hepburn once said "Nothing is impossible, the word itself says "I'm possible!".

[@margaretbuckley9309]

WORDS OF WISDOM INDEED NICOLA THANKS

[@nicola6387]

@@margaretbuckley9309 You're welcome 😊

[@MelanieJolie]

I loved Marc Bolan when I was a child and remember my mum being so upset when he died 😢 Just above and to the left of the wall plaque tribute to Marc, I noticed a brief glimpse of a plaque dedicated to the singer Steve Conway. My grandmother loved his music. She went to as many of his performances as she could and was always so sad that he died aged only 31 in 1952 💔

[@charlottespurway912]

Rest in peace Marc Bolan and a lovely memorial bench with a swan!! Thank you Paul

[@patriciataylor1111]

Beautiful bench carved & inscribed, amazing singer taken to soon.

[@jimmyquinn9639]

Saw him live in 74 and 76 he was brilliant 👍👍👍👍👍⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@kerrienash3624]

Great video Paul, especially the chat after, so true, I’m sure it resonates with a lot of people. ❤️

[@ronneighbour1378]

T.Rex, my absolute favourite band. I wouldn't even need to hear a song before I bought. I just needed the release date. So lucky that I saw them live just the once at the Lyceum in the Strand, London in 1976.

[@gailj5434]

That's a great tribute.... you are right we need to look after ourselves & make the most of every day 😀

[@petajames4292]

So sad he was taken so young....such a talented musician. Thank goodness we still have his music x

[@jeannettemacdonald6881]

Taken to young loved his music. Thank you Paul x ❤️

[@Boogledigs]

What a beautiful bench as a tribute to Marc. Seeing his name alongside his parents is very moving. It is specially poignant that he lived such a short life and his music had just achieved such recognition when he crashed.

[@halfbakedproductions7887]

Imagine how his already glittering career would have unfolded and what lay ahead. You might use his mate David Bowie as a benchmark, also there's a clear shot of Rod Stewart in the funeral footage. Had Bolan lived he'd be 75 right now. The likes of Mick Jagger, Paul McCartney, Rod Stewart etc. are still performing and have stellar legacies behind them. Perhaps Bolan might have been the same.

[@kickass9390]

Fabulous tribute. My favourite road trip is driving across Ireland with my T Rex music playing & me singing along like a mad one ... I was too young to appreciate him as a teen but discovered him in my 20s.

[@herridge819]

I watched the Top Gun Maverick film last night and was delighted to hear a Marc track being played in the bar scene in the film, his music lives on! God bless xx

[@suemckenna2430]

I had seen the crash site previously , and the plaques but first time seeing that beautifully carved bench , thanks for showing this to us Paul and taking the time at the end to reassure people who are on their own or having a bad day .

[@rickyfrost8352]

Could you imagine how many of these brilliant people would have been here today without drink and drugs. Taken too young😟. Brill again bud!! Love the positivity!!!

[@rb-hc8rl]

Went to see Marc's grave 2 years ago it was always my intention to go there when i got the chance I've been a Bolan fan since 1970 and when my daughter moved to London, i took the opportunity to visit Golders Green cemetery, and sat on that bench which gave me a great feeling keep a little Marc in your heart.

[@carol.luna.stella]

A gentle, beautiful man, so talented

[@Lilaa86]

Great video as always Paul, thumbs up. What an amazing legend gone to soon.. his wife Gloria Jones still alive 🌷

[@MrRoxyloxy]

So young so sad. Thank you Paul never new the history of m b.

[@KevinJones-ye3vw]

I was seven years old when Marc sadly passed , & i can still remember it today . Yes i am a massive T-REX fan and still blast the tunes from my car today .... God bless Marc ... Thank you Paul for another great video

[@salvadordeadly723]

Thankyou for showing this, moving to see where Marc finally rests. Peaceful place. Nice. Bless him.

[@Pellegrineanita]

Your advice for making every day count, smell the fresh air, I'm on my own and your suggestions are brilliant Paul, thank you xx

[@Ken_Dodds_Tickling_Stick]

A legend sadly missed. Did anyone else notice the plaques to Keith Moon and Steve Conway on the wall?

[@MelanieJolie]

Yes, I did … Steve Conway was a lovely ballad crooner and a favourite of my gran … Keith Moon 🤪legendary and very talented drummer who was not destined to live to old age 💔🤘🏻

[@pauljones1350]

Yes think it’s a choker ,has always upset me when I think of sad end of Marc bolan,try to cheer up when I hear his music he was as great as Bowie .thankyou paul .they must not be forgotten.

[@kellysnowdon7736]

What a beautiful bench and such a lovely place for him to be at rest. Another fantastic video Paul thank you x

[@UnusualThings1]

Many thanks Kelly

[@joeweston3252]

marc bolan and t-rex will never die out their music is special such a shame he was taken so tragically.

[@joypearson974]

Marc Bolan was the first live music that I saw. I was about 13 years old. Have several T-Rex albums and just loved his music. I remember being heartbroken when he died. Thank you for this one. RIP Marc.

[@helencheadle5285]

What a super guy you are too Paul….real comforting, sensible words to people watching at the end there…your right, my mother used to say “ there are no pockets in shrouds”, so we come with nothing, we leave with nothing except our memories. Life is what we make it, it doesn’t come to us, we have to get out there and find it. So many plaques there to people gone before, but it was a really beautiful bench in tribute to Marc ( someone needs to put some wood preservative on it as it’s cracking with age, but best left to whoever put it there or the cemetery people. Too beautiful to lose”. It was a strangely emotional visit..,I felt it too, in particular when I saw his parents had both died in the same year 1991, and that they were all together again. I personally don’t believe in death…I’m certain this is just a small part of our souls time, to be spent learning here, before going “into the next class” as it were..moving up all the time, but reuniting with loved ones and friends in the next stage. Life goes by so fast, especially when your older, that there has to be more. I like to think that Marc and David Bowie have met again and are making great music together again. Bless you Paul…your brilliant at taking us to these lovely peaceful places and telling us all about the person we are visiting. I hope it doesn’t bring your own mood down, by doing so, as I know from experience that it can. Take care! Stay healthy and happy! Godbless! Love Helen in NFK 🙋‍♀️😘👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@UnusualThings1]

Cheers Helen, I’m all good thanks 🙏

[@suzeiom]

Great video, thank you. Thank you also for caring about people who are lonely x

[@maxwellkaan]

Thanks for the sincere video, I found the commentary from 12.00 till 15.00 touching, poignant and uplifting. Everyone should note just how precious life is.

[@briandoggett8651]

thanks for sharing,,,,,must say though this put a tear in my eye,,,,i grew up listening to T.REX

[@mattieg681]

This was beautiful thank you so much🦢🦢

[@susanbriwn7702]

Just catching up with your channel ..Wow glad U didn't miss this . I remember running home from School to watch his TV show every week. Still play his songs. Lost a legend and so young . 😪

[@ChristineRead-ck1uq]

And you've done it again and stirred some lovely memories of Marc Bolan never to be forgotten. We lived for a while in Stoke Newington in the 70s and Marc Bolan's boyhood home was just across Stoke Newington Green from us - occupied by our friends' daughter. Our little ones played together and it was a privilege to be there. Of course he was still alive then and she used to get girls hanging about outside thinking he still lived there. Funny but a nuisance sometimes!

[@JenniferAdair-lj7ic]

PAUL HE IS ON OF MY FAVOURITE EVER YOU ILOVE U PAUL LIFE CAN BE SHORT OR LONG❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊😊

Marc Bolan one of the most talented musicians I was a kid when he was alive I heard him when I was like 10 years old.. It's a shame he died so tragically. Many thanks for the video clip Greetings from Germany (Wiesbaden)

[@adrianwooofine5181]

Died 1 month after Elvis marc bolan was great singer son was called Roland bolan shame lost dad so young thanks for great video 👍

[@johnmanning5568]

His son is Rolan .

[@sunshineofrays6977]

Love his music , was a kid when he died , glad you did this one...sad end of a talented man . Thankyou for this Paul x

[@joeweston3252]

marc was one of a kind his music will live on long after we have have all gone taken way to young.

[@basingstoke63]

I was always a fan of Marc's . When I heard of his passing , it was like time had stood still . ( He wasn't very far from home when the crash happened ) Had he survived , I wonder what other musical treats he would have given us ? I think the best tribute , is to keep listening to his music . Nicely said and presented , Paul . RIP , Marc .

[@beverlyjepson2286]

I was 9 years old when T/Rex played in Rotherham Clifton Park in 1971 and listened in bed to him singing Ride a white Swan. What a beautiful memorial bench with a swan. RIP Mark, Thank you Paul beautifully covered.

[@susanthomas5464]

I was born on January 31st 1957 so I adored Marc . Always remembered😍😍😍😍😍😍😍 Thank you so much , Paul xxx

[@geoffpoole483]

The memorial bench is a work of art. It's tragic that he died so young in a road accident. People die from serious illnesses when they're young but despite the sadness there's a small element of expectation, knowing it will happen. When Marc Bolan and his girlfriend got in the car that day they had no idea it would be their final journey. Golders Green Crematorium looks like a pleasant place to spend a few hours. It was reassuring to see that his resting place is cherished.

[@halfbakedproductions7887]

My dad actually had a similar crash in a slightly older Mini, round about the same time. My grandmother said she thought that was it for him and always said she never understood how he walked away from it. Car accidents in those days were often utterly horrific, partly because driving standards were lower and cars were frankly total crap.

[@alicegrant3731]

A UK music legend... without a doubt

[@descamm9313]

Mark was way ahead of his time, great singer and song writer and if you listened to some of his songs he predicted his own death, so sad and I think still as popular today,, RIP MARK.. Thanks Paul..

[@stuarttaylor3029]

Hi Paul lovely video, what an Amazingly Swan bench in selabration of Marc Bolan. It's so sad that he died so young, I enjoyed his music as a teenager and still listen to it today. Looking back the glam rock era was Incredible such an amazing time for music if only it could make a comeback! But I suppose the people that made it all possible are on longer with us.

[@MissPresley69]

What? I can't believe it.😯 Just when I wanted to ask you if you could visit Boley's final resting place, it shows up in my notifications. Been there many times, as I was a member of the official T. REX Fan Club. But I haven't seen this for about 30 years. A lot has changed, so thanks a lot for updating me. Great job!!! ❤️🙏❤️ Rock on🙌🌟🙌

[@marcellosgarbini759]

Thank you Paul. Still miss Marc Bolan.

[@kaybright2539]

💔 Great singer so young Marc's music will live on 🙏🦢🦄

[@scottmcfadyen8921]

Kay well said

[@natalieangelo54]

Thk you for doing this vlog on Marc , he was an extraordinary person, musician 🎶🎸🌸 i was 16 when i heard he was killed , so sad ROCK ON MARC 💔🎸🙏

[@sandykenuk]

Taking me back to my happiest time in my life here Paul, loved that time in the 70s,where everyone seemed to have a smile on there faces. Loved t rex, and all the music at that time. I think it was mostly happy fun dancing music.

[@aquariusstarchild5156]

Poor Marc I never really liked glam rock but he was so talented I loved his music I have one of his songs in my head now. 💜 he was so handsome

[@fandangobizarro]

Thank you so much for this! And for all your videos, absolute respect and love, positive vibes and well wishes

[@shazza47]

His bench is lovely what a nice place to go and sit and remember him. Totally agree it's who you surrounded yourself with friends and family that will keep you going when times are hard. Thank you for another video.

[@Ksknight100]

I remember when T-Rex were in the charts and when Marc died. I was only a child but do remember. We did some old T-Rex songs in my old band... great musician and song writer. Another excellent video, Paul. Thank you mate.

[@AmethystDew]

We, his fans, who loved him and continue to do so, poured our love through you fingers, which so gently touched his marker. I had tears in my eyes when you did that. Thank you for taking us to him. X

[@UnusualThings1]

🙏thank you

[@annfahy2589]

Love those words Paul,thank you😊

[@BigAdy-dc2pe]

He was awesome. Absolute quality

[@garygrimmett7945]

Brilliant again Paul...I am a major t.rex fan..ive visited the crash site..the tree and shrine humbling...that is...he embraced punk rock..and even invited the damned to support him on tour!!!...legend..all the best Hammergazz👍

[@Jay-ow8rm]

Paul I was having a Bolan night on you tube before I seen your channel. He’s A British Icon,his music never ages,thanks for this video 👍

[@UnusualThings1]

Rock on! And cheers 🙏

[@bullwinkle1231]

T.rex music hasnt dated it still sounds great til.this day in fact ....get it on was on the radio today ......thier greatest hits a must ....🎵👍💿 anyhow ...i think the bench and plaque are superb A great tribute ....

[@davidtofield418]

Your comments are so honest and true

[@halfbakedproductions7887]

In my opinion Bolan and T Rex were unique. Even to this day, I can't think of any other big artists who sound similar or produce similar material. That is also the first time I've seen the footage of the wrecked car and of his funeral. Sadly car accidents in those days were usually horrific. No safety features whatsoever - no crumple zones or airbags, no ABS, solid window glass (not like more modern shatterables), and despite seatbelts being fitted to new cars by law since 1965 they weren't compulsory to actually wear until 31st January 1983. But it's so nice to see people who actually care, taking great love and pride in preserving the various memorials to him. A unique talent who died literally two weeks shy of his 30th birthday and who seemed to have a glittering future ahead of him. Being best friends with the legendary Bowie, it would have been fascinating to compare their respective careers as time passed. Maybe they would have done a lot of work together.

[@tonychuter4830]

I was at school the the days after the crash the teacher stopped the lessons to pay respect to him and his music we all sat there in silence..a first...now looking back I get it the loss of a talent it's almost like he said have this great music now I have to go...legend..

[@David-uf8ex]

I was only 12 when Marc died still miss him RIP Marc 😎 A lovely video

[@dennisfieldhouse2234]

thanks paul for another great show,yes marc bolan was taken from us far to soon from my childhood to now his music is so much loved,my elder brother served a term in the royal artillery,and the day he came home he bought home with him a record for me which was telegram sam,so the memories paul will go on forever and marc's music today still gets people on the dance floor what a guy marc was,R.I.P Marc and thanks for music it will be with us forever

[@Pellegrineanita]

This is my era, i had a beautiful poster of Marc on my bedroom wall, i was at school when he was killed, others and myself cried. I still find it unreal xx

[@ChezB70]

I was 7 years old when he died, and remember this so clearly because his songs were played on the radio all the time. A very sad end...

[@cookie4wookiee]

So many celebrities there just scaterd on grass. Icons from history. Ty for the vid

[@stevemaynards.g.t]

Bless you paul you said good words & lovely bench thank you 👍

[@brianfox4854]

Hi Paul thanks once again for a good video i felt so touched

[@UnusualThings1]

Very welcome

[@anonym0us_u5er]

@@UnusualThings1In the small room on the other side of the wall to the Black Bolan fan plaque is an original Wooden Bolan Plaque. 👍🏻

[@michaelhoggarth89]

Mrs H ....I remember Marc Bolan's death cos it was another shock as a month before Elvis died... I was 10 yrs old at the time and those two deaths where always talked about... Teens where crying over both losses and in my home both Elvis &Marc's music was played daily.... 💔

[@richardcharman6668]

Big fan of Marc bolan and T rex very sad especially when you showed where his ashes are layed to rest along with his parents. Thankyou Paul for another great video 👍

[@birgit4768]

Hey Paul , thank you for the video and especially your last words 👍👍👍 so true . I always try to remember every day 😊 have a nice Sunday 🙋‍♀️🙋‍♀️

[@50sRockChick]

Very sad video. Thank you Paul. X

[@midnightblue3226]

Made a playlist of T. Rex' greatest hits only last week....still sends shivers down my spine that we lost the very beautiful Mr Bolan so young ...

[@shammon1]

Another great respectful clip

[@benjohnson3178]

Great video. Sid James is also laid to rest in those grounds.

[@burningsoul1365]

i remember him doing a video for a song in mid 70s on the rooftop of the arbourthorne pub opposite our house in sheffield ,he turned up in a flashy red cortina,you could not move all roads were blocked.

[@garymansell8756]

Hi paul another cracking vid thanks for the advice on our wellbeing. R.I.P. Marc.x.

[@sharonunfiltered]

I've been to Cheltenham to see my icon Brian Jones' grave which was mind-blowing especially seeing his infant sister behind him. Then my mate and I ventured to Paris to see the heavily graffitied grave of Jim Morrison. "Ode To LA" was a poetic song about Brian Jones 💙

[@jillwilliamson4825]

He died the day before my 14th birthday, such a shame he was far to young I still listen to his music now ❤ and thankyou for another fab video Paul

[@paulrowland2931]

Very insightful and respectful Paul, thanks for this

[@saturnsun203]

I was born in 1958 and got my first T. Rex album Electric Warrior when it came out in the 70s, I've still got the vinyl and play it. When I heard he died back in 1977, was stunned, very sad. Thanks deeply for this interesting and v touching tour, best wishes, Perth, Western Australia. ❣💯🙏

[@sharonrichards3442]

Brilliant advice Paul God bless you 🙏

[@davidandbrendahall3142]

Great content Paul, so sad.

[@lynnemarshall936]

What a beautiful restung place...thanks Paul, continue doing what your doing.x

[@matthewmedley8532]

Great video. Very talented guy and a tragic ending. Great songs as well.

[@lindamadigan]

Great advise Paul thank you .

[@hudsonrobert49]

thank you from a fan that loved him from the very beginning Marc Bolan