Ride a White Swan - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1444758799 ISBN 13: 9781444758795

Publisher: Hodder Paperback, 2013

Synopsis

Rock biographer Lesley-Ann Jones paints a meticulous portrait of the T-Rex front man. From his childhood growing up in Hackney to his untimely death at the age of 29, Bolan's life was one of relentless experimentation and metamorphoses. Hallucinogenic drugs, wizardry and levitation, alcoholism, tax evasion and a spectacular fall from grace were to punctuate his short life, as he continued to strive to reinvent himself and his music over and over again. Lesley-Ann has been granted access to those who knew Bolan best, including his partner and the mother of his only son, Gloria Jones and his brother, Harry Feld.

About this title

About the Author:

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.

Review:

Lesley-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 Harley * '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 Bolan * 'This book is a great read. Bolan was one of the most enigmatic and important performers of his age.' * Frank Allen (of The Searchers) * 'Important missing pieces of the complicated short life that was Marc Bolan's. It is a sensational read.' * Tony Visconti * 'Heartfelt and fascinating.' * Bob Harris OBE * 'this is "THE" Marc Bolan biography . . . balanced rather than sensationalist, something the Bolan fan base will appreciate.' * Classic Rock Radio *

About this edition

• Publisher: Hodder Paperback
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1444758799
• ISBN 13: 9781444758795
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 400