Elect Marc Bolan/T-Rex to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
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To the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Selection Committee:
We, the undersigned, respectfully request that you consider Marc Bolan & T-Rex for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
His talents as a unique songwriter, explosive guitar player and fantastically charismatic performer make him an ideal member of the museums distinguished pantheon.
When Bolan transformed himself from a Tolkein-influenced, elfin folk guru into an unstoppable producer of gleaming hit singles, he gave the world what it needed in the aftermath of the break up of The Beatles and death of the 1960s dream. In his heyday, he was an incredibly dynamic performer who drew fanatically adoring audiences. None other than Tony Visconti, who produced many of his records and who also worked extensively with David Bowie, called him the most charismatic person he had ever worked with.
On singles like Ride A White Swan, Hot Love, Get It On, Jeepster, Metal Guru, 20th Century Boy, Telegram Sam, Children of the Revolution, Teenage Dream and others he demonstrated a rare ability to inject a jolt of originality into existing rock and roll structures.
During his tours of America he became infatuated with soul and R&B and incorporated those sounds into his music. While some of this material struggled commercially, it predated forays into similar territory by David Bowie and other artists.
At the time of his death at the age of 29, he was emerging as almost an elder statesman, mentoring and exposing the world to punk bands like the Damned on tour, in the TV studio and in his magazine column. In addition, in songs like Dandy In The Underworld and Celebrate Summer he showed he was still capable of creating songs that were either grandly complex or joyfully simple.
The many covers of songs like Get It On and 20th Century Boy by Def Leppard, Morrissey, Guns nRoses, etc., testify to his enduring influence and the lavish reissues of his entire catalog demonstrates the solidifying of his place as an important figure in the history of rock. Bolans music has also been featured in numerous films like Billy Elliott, School of Rock, Velvet Goldmine, Lords of Dogtown, Laurel Canyon, Death Proof, the new Theater of War, as well as in many advertisements.
We greatly appreciate your consideration in this matter and hope that you see fit to bring Marc Bolan into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
We, the undersigned, respectfully request that you consider Marc Bolan & T-Rex for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
His talents as a unique songwriter, explosive guitar player and fantastically charismatic performer make him an ideal member of the museums distinguished pantheon.
When Bolan transformed himself from a Tolkein-influenced, elfin folk guru into an unstoppable producer of gleaming hit singles, he gave the world what it needed in the aftermath of the break up of The Beatles and death of the 1960s dream. In his heyday, he was an incredibly dynamic performer who drew fanatically adoring audiences. None other than Tony Visconti, who produced many of his records and who also worked extensively with David Bowie, called him the most charismatic person he had ever worked with.
On singles like Ride A White Swan, Hot Love, Get It On, Jeepster, Metal Guru, 20th Century Boy, Telegram Sam, Children of the Revolution, Teenage Dream and others he demonstrated a rare ability to inject a jolt of originality into existing rock and roll structures.
During his tours of America he became infatuated with soul and R&B and incorporated those sounds into his music. While some of this material struggled commercially, it predated forays into similar territory by David Bowie and other artists.
At the time of his death at the age of 29, he was emerging as almost an elder statesman, mentoring and exposing the world to punk bands like the Damned on tour, in the TV studio and in his magazine column. In addition, in songs like Dandy In The Underworld and Celebrate Summer he showed he was still capable of creating songs that were either grandly complex or joyfully simple.
The many covers of songs like Get It On and 20th Century Boy by Def Leppard, Morrissey, Guns nRoses, etc., testify to his enduring influence and the lavish reissues of his entire catalog demonstrates the solidifying of his place as an important figure in the history of rock. Bolans music has also been featured in numerous films like Billy Elliott, School of Rock, Velvet Goldmine, Lords of Dogtown, Laurel Canyon, Death Proof, the new Theater of War, as well as in many advertisements.
We greatly appreciate your consideration in this matter and hope that you see fit to bring Marc Bolan into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
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Jeremy Shatan
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Michele Engel
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- Marc Bolan and T. Rex "dragged the 50's sound into the 21st Century and made it fresh" and by doing so changed the sound of modern rock in ways that is still felt today. Marc Bolan is adored and loved to this day by millions across the globe. Through Marc Bolan's early days in 1962 through to 1977 there is a prolific, rich and varied back catalogue of music and the sound of T. Rex is being rediscovered everyday. I have been a life long fan and definately feel that he deserves to be nominated for this award.
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Marc Hartley
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- It's high time the rock n roll hall of fame recognised the musician, poet and guitarist that is MARC BOLAN
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- United Kingdom
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Natalie Dimarco
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Andrew Gardner
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- About time he was properly recognised
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- Scotland
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Robert Nardin
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- United States
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Susu Garvock
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- Marc Bolan was an innovator & rightfully deserves a place in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
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John Wass
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- Marc Bolan.....innovator...motivator.....and a true star
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Lesley Bicknell
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Madeleine
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Trish Bolan
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- If anyone is deserving, it is Marc.
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- Australia
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Sue
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- Great Britain
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Kerrie McCoy
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- Marc Bolan : beautiful & talented
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- Australia
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Alastair Barrow
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- A musical genius wholly deserving to join the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
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- England
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Patty Robinson
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- To Leave T.REX out is totally unfair.
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Larry C.
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- Under-rated -Underplayed-deserves recognition!
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karen (kaz) bond
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Marilynn Morgan-Barth
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- A truly unique and talented poet, musician and performer, such a huge influence in the past and still today. Bolan and T. Rex deserve a place in the R & R Hall of Fame without a doubt!
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Tara A McGraw
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- Marc and T Rex totally deserve the distinction of the Hall of Fame Marc was a poetic genius and his lyrics and music are classic 70s Rock and Roll l
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Alan Cadman
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- England
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Irene Morses
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- Marc Bolan desreves to be recognised for his contribution to the music industry he was and still is one of the worlds most talented singer, song writer, poet and musician
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- Scotland
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Jackie Cadman
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- England
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Arn Sylvie
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- Marc is one of the few stars who contributed outstandingly to the music of a an entire decade,but he was just as well a blessed poet and rightfully deserves to be mentioned in the rock'n'roll hall of fame!
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- Switzerland
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Barry Smith
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- Simply THE most innovational, inspirational, motivational,magical, lyrically beautiful Rock Icon of all time. He singlehandedly kickstarted the dreams and love of music for millions of people worlwide, both then and now.
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- UK
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Val Bolan
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- Marc deserves an award as much as all the others he was a true genius
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- UK
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ian riddle
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- poet,songwriter,musican,the king of glam,long overdue to be featured into the hall of fame.
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mark sheehan
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Dee Hagen
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- Marc Bolan was brilliant. His influence in music still shows today.
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David Graham
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- Marc was way ahead of certain artists that are already in the Hall of Fame...get real & get him in there!!!
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- Australia
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Kate
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Harry Hagen
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- No one has ever come close to Marc Bolan's music. A true genius.
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Adele
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Kate Martino
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- USA
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Linda Burson
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- England
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Linda Wells
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- Marc really does need to be included
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Ricky Wells
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Colin Taylor
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- Marc Bolan deserves to be in the hall of fame because he opened the door for so many including David Bowie and has had such an influence which is still heared in todays music
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Matthew Hughes
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- Yes Marc shall be there!!!
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Catriona Beaton
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- Marc Bolan truely deserves this honour!!!
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- Scotland
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Jeff Martino
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Tara McGraw
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- I cant believe Marcs not already in The Hall Bolan rocks forever in my heart
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- California , United States
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Jцrg Gьnther
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- a bad joke, he's still not in...
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gloria neil
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Tony Visconti
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- Marc Bolan is an important rock icon
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Paula Tarry
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- Marc was a great musican,poet and an iconic star
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Kate Squires
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- Marc was a true musical genius,who absolutely deserves to be in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
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Jeff Ball
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- The greatest rock n roll legend that ever lived
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- uk
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Neville Wright
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- Marc Bolan forever
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- Braunstone, Leicester.
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keith thomas
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barry parsons
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- T.Rex and Marc Bolan were the biggest rock phenomenon since the Beatles and remain timeless in their music
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- UK
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