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FREE COSMIC DANCER: THE LIFE & MUSIC OF MARC BOLAN PDF Paul Roland | 304 pages | 07 May 2012 | Tomahawk Press | 9780956683403 | English | Sheffield, United Kingdom Metal Guru - The Life And Music Of Marc Bolan by Paul Roland - RAMzine The lowest-priced item in unused and unworn condition with absolutely no signs of wear. The item may be missing the original packaging such as the original box or bag or tags or in the original packaging but not sealed. The item may be a factory second or a new, unused item with defects or irregularities. See details for description of any imperfections. What does this price mean? This is the price excluding shipping and handling fees a seller has provided at which the same item, or one that is nearly identical to it, is being offered for sale or has been offered for sale in the recent past. The price may be the seller's own price elsewhere or another seller's price. The "off" amount and percentage simply signifies the calculated difference between the seller-provided price for the item elsewhere and the seller's price on eBay. Skip to main content. About this product. Stock photo. New other : Lowest price The lowest-priced item in unused and unworn condition with absolutely no signs of wear. This title chronicles the life and music of the vibrato-voiced glam rock idol and 20th century boy who created some of the most instantly appealing and enduring songs of the 70s. See all 2 new other listings. Buy It Now. Add to cart. Rex as their natural successor. His singles outsold the combined sales of Jimi Hendrix and The Who. But just when Bolan was at the summit of his success it all went sour. This is the incredible story of Marc Bolan's rollercoaster rise to fame and his resurrection as the selfstyled 'Godfather of Punk' that promised to put him back on top until the fatal accident in which cut short his life and hopes of a comeback - an accident mysteriously accurately predicted by Bolan himself. Paul Roland chronicles the life and music of the vibrato-voiced glam rock idol and 20th century boy who created some of the most instantly appealing and enduring songs of the 70s - 'Ride A White Swan', ''Hot Love', 'Get It On', 'Telegram Sam', 'Children of the Revolution' and 'Solid Gold Easy Action' - in what appears to have been a fevered rush to cheat Fate. Cosmic Dancer is a truly definitive account of one of the most colourful and contradictory characters in rock, and features a cover by the renowned artist George Underwood and is illustrated with many rare and previously unpublished photographs. This is going to be my year Everybody remembers Rudolph Valentino and I am determined that everybody will remember me. Marc Bolan I never had any competition except from Marc Bolan I fought like a madman to beat him. David Bowie Sometimes I get a funny feeling inside me that I shan't be here very long and I'm not talking in terms of things like success. It frightens me sometimes. Marc Bolan I am my fantasy. I am the 'Cosmic Dancer' who dances his way out of the womb and into the tombI'm just a rock and roll poet man who's just bopping around on the side I've always been a wriggler. Bolan Additional Product Features Number of Volumes. Paul Roland has written the definitive book about Marc Bolan; Cosmic Dancer: The Life & Music of Marc Bolan overdue reassessment of his sadly short but significant part in rock and roll history. I fought like a madman to beat him. This isn't to say that Cosmic Dancer is an exercise in sycophancy - far from it - but more that Roland's consummate understanding of the process of songwriting, recording and performing affords him an insight beyond the ken of journeymen hacks. Furthermore, Roland is a terrier for the truth, unstinting in his praise where praise is merited, but unsparing when discussing the 'fat Cosmic Dancer: The Life & Music of Marc Bolan period A comprehensive phalanx of interviewees sheds light on every stage of Bolan's life and career Packed with rarely seen photographs, it tells the truth based on facts and interviews Cosmic Dancer: The Life & Music of Marc Bolan those closest to Marc I do not believe anyone could write a more definitive story of Marc Bolan's life. Show More Show Less. Pre-owned Pre-owned. See all 5 - All listings for this product. No ratings or reviews yet No ratings or reviews yet. Be the first to write a review. Best Selling in Nonfiction See all. Bill o'Reilly's Killing Ser. 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His singles outsold the combined sales of Jimi Hendrix and The Who. But just when Bolan was at the summit of his success it all went "Roland knows more about Bolan than any other living being," Tom Hibbert, New Music News Marc Bolan was the biggest pop star in post-Beatles Britain and in the Beatles acknowledged Bolan and his group T. But just when Bolan was at the summit of his success it all went sour. This is the incredible story of Marc Bolan's rollercoaster rise to Cosmic Dancer: The Life & Music of Marc Bolan and his resurrection as the self-styled 'Godfather of Punk' that promised to put him back on top until the fatal accident in which cut short his life and hopes of a comeback - an accident mysteriously accurately predicted by Bolan himself. Paul Roland chronicles the life and music of the vibrato-voiced glam rock idol and 20th century boy who created some of the most instantly appealing and enduring songs of the 70s - 'Ride A White Swan', ''Hot Love', 'Get It On', 'Telegram Sam', 'Children of the Revolution' and 'Solid Gold Easy Action' - in what appears to have been a fevered rush to cheat Fate. Cosmic Dancer is a truly definitive account of one of the most colourful and contradictory characters in rock, and features a cover by the renowned artist George Underwood and is illustrated with many rare and previously unpublished photographs. It frightens me sometimes. Get A Copy. Paperbackpages. More Details Friend Reviews. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. To ask other readers questions about Cosmic Dancerplease sign up. Lists with This Book. This book is not yet featured on Listopia. Community Reviews. Showing Average rating 3. Rating details. More filters. Sort order. Dec 24, Roy Szweda rated it really Cosmic Dancer: The Life & Music of Marc Bolan it Shelves: biogs. A fascinating book, well, Bolan was whether you like it or not, one of the best-known pop stars of the late 20th Century. Personally I really liked the "middle period" from Swan to Slider but the beginning and end of his output left me cold. Both, however, figured prominently in my teen years and beyond so I often revisit their music. This book is a good attempt to bring us the man from his humble A fascinating book, well, Bolan was whether you Cosmic Dancer: The Life & Music of Marc Bolan it or not, one of the best- known pop stars of the late 20th Century. This book is a good attempt to bring us the man from his humble origins to the decline and fall. The milestones we likely all know but here are nuggets and gems along the timeline from the records, the fans and his friends some less so in due course that show how the music evolved somehow bringing some kind of order to the tumbling stream of inspiration Marc contended with from the earliest of days. At times I was astounded at what I took for granted turning out to be altogether different. OK I knew about the mod stuff and his falls from grace, maybe too the sadder times of indulgence and losing the plot. But it escaped me how slight his education had been. This and other factors were, however, the Cosmic Dancer: The Life & Music of Marc Bolan contends perhaps what provided his unique approach to his work, and especially his lyrics and instrumental progress. Many had good things to say about this uniquely gifted man but the book balances these nicely with words from others who Marc left behind. The music biz can be cruel. Is usually cruel more times than kind. You get the passion for the man and his music in the words and profuse illustrations that the author brings to bear in this tome. Whether he still feels he did the subject as complete justice as he would have liked I can only wonder.
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