Vince Neil FROM Mötley Crüe THE BITCH IS BACK COVER

Sir Elton John in Christian Louboutin Rantus Gold Embroidered Hi-Top Sneakers

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Sir Elton John was spotted out with his posse in a black Fred Perry polo shirt and a pair of Christian Louboutin Rantus sneakers ($1,095). These sneakers are from the Christian Louboutin Spring/Summer 2010 Collection and feature an off-white color, accented with gold embroidery. Designer Christian Louboutin deserves an award for the impact his shoes have had this year, I mean anybody and everybody is wearing them. See more pics below

Vince Neil - Tattoos & Tequila | 2010

Tattoos & Tequila é o terceiro álbum solo do ex-vocalista do Mötley Crüe Vince Neil. É o primeiro album solo do cantor em quinze anos e o primeiro álbum em sete anos. O álbum é quase todo de covers, com as exeções da faixa título "Tattoos & Tequila" e da faixa "Another Bad Day"(escrita por Nikki Sixx, Michael James e Tracii Guns. Vince neil declarou : "esse álbum não tem nada a ver com o Mötley Crüe, tatuagens e tequilas fazem parte da minha vida."

1.Tattoos & Tequila
2.He’s A Whore (cover Cheap Trick)
3.AC/DC (cover Sweet)
4.Nobody’s Fault (cover Aerosmith)
5.Another Bad Day
6.No Feelings (cover Sex Pistols)
7.Long Cool Woman (cover The Hollies)
8.Another Piece Of Meat (cover Scorpions)
9.Who’ll Stop The Rain (cover Creedence Clearwater Revival)
10.Viva Las Vegas (cover Elvis Presley)
11.Bitch Is Back (cover Elton John)

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Background information
Neil was born in Hollywood, California to Odie and Shirley Wharton. During the 1960s, his family moved around Southern California from Inglewood to Watts, before finally settling in Glendora attending Sunflower Intermediate School and later Royal Oak High School. Neil eventually got in trouble at school for fighting and drug use, and was subsequently expelled. As well as having an interest in music while a teenager, Neil was also interested in surfing, basketball, baseball, football, and wrestling.

Career

First stint with Mötley Crüe

Neil was discovered while performing with his band, Rock Candy in 1980, and joined Mötley Crüe in 1981.^[2] Neil had been friends with Tommy Lee in high school (at one point, Neil lived in Lee's van, then Lee's parents invited him in, and Neil slept beside Lee's bed). Mötley Crüe was looking for a lead vocalist at the time and were impressed by Neil, after hearing him through Lee. Mötley Crüe released its first album, Too Fast for Love the same year. In 1983, Mötley Crüe released Shout at the Devil, a blockbuster success that has established the band as a big act at the time in rock and roll. The band members have also had their share of scrapes with the law and life. In 1984, Neil was driving home from a liquor store when he was in a head-on collision; his passenger, Hanoi Rocks drummer Nicholas "Razzle" Dingley, was killed. Neil, charged with a DUI and vehicular manslaughter, was sentenced to 30 days in jail (though he only served 18 days). The band would later release two box sets entitled "Music to Crash Your Car to".
In 1985, Neil regrouped with Mötley Crüe to record Theatre of Pain. The band subsequently recorded the hugely successful Girls, Girls, Girls (1987). The band then released their highest-selling album, Dr. Feelgood, in 1989 after going through drug rehabilitation. The band's stint in rehab was due to bassist Nikki Sixx's overdose on heroin in December 1987. Sixx was revived by two adrenaline shots to the heart, which inspired the hit song "Kickstart My Heart," but the band's management nevertheless cancelled an upcoming European tour and insisted that all members of the group go to drug rehabilitation with the admonition: "If you guys go to Europe, at least one of you will be coming back in a bodybag."

A Letter From Elton John

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August 28, 2010 by Steven Diamond  
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I personally took this picture of Elton John live on stage leaning over his piano during one of his final sold out performances at Caesars Palace here in Las Vegas.  I’ll leave the story as to why I was standing on stage with Elton in the middle of one of his concerts for another day.

However, what I wanted to show you is a side of Elton John that most people never get to see. We all know him as the crazy, over the top hit maker. But few know him as I do. He is kind, generous, caring, compassionate  and one of the most sincere people I have ever met. Yes, he is a “Diva” and has his moments which are legendary. But when he believes in something or someone, you will never find a greater friend.

What you are about to read is profound. A personal letter from Elton written to a young boy long gone that has touched the lives of millions. Including my own. Elton has said that it was Ryan White who turned his own life around.

By Elton John

“Dear Ryan,

Twenty years ago this month, you died of AIDS. I would gladly give my fame and fortune if only I could have one more conversation with you, the friend who changed my life as well as the lives of millions living with HIV. Instead, I have written you this letter.
I remember so well when we first met. A young boy with a terrible disease, you were the epitome of grace. You never blamed anyone for the illness that ravaged your body or the torment and stigma you endured. When students, parents and teachers in your community shunned you, threatened you and expelled you from school, you responded not with words of hate but with understanding beyond your years. You said they were simply afraid of what they did not know. When the media heralded you as an “innocent victim” because you had contracted AIDS through a blood transfusion, you rejected that label and stood in solidarity with thousands of HIV-positive women and men. You reminded America that all victims of AIDS are innocent. When you became a celebrity, you embraced the opportunity to educate the nation about the AIDS epidemic, even though your only wish was to live an ordinary life. Ryan, I wish you could know how much the world has changed since 1990, and how much you changed it. Young boys and girls with HIV attend school and take medicine that allows them to lead normal lives. Children in America are seldom born with the virus, and they no longer contract it through transfusions. The insults and injustices you suffered are not tolerated by society.
Most important, Ryan, you inspired awareness, which helped lead to lifesaving treatments. In 1990, four months after you died, Congress passed the Ryan White Care Act, which now provides more than $2 billion each year for AIDS medicine and treatment for half a million Americans. Today, countless people with HIV live long, productive lives.
It breaks my heart that you are not one of them. You were 18 when you died, and you would be 38 this year, if only the current treatments existed when you were sick. I think about this every day, because America needs your message of compassion as never before.
Ryan, when you were alive, your story sparked a national conversation about AIDS. But despite all the progress in the past 20 years, the dialogue has waned. I know you would be trying to revive it if you were here today, when the epidemic continues to strike nearly every demographic group, with more than 50,000 new infections in the United States each year. I know you would be loudly calling for the National HIV/AIDS Strategy that was promised by President Obama but has not yet been delivered. I know you would reach out to young people. I know you would work tirelessly to help everyone suffering from HIV, including those who live on the margins of society.
It would sadden you that today, in certain parts of the United States, some poor people with AIDS are still placed on waiting lists to receive treatment. It would anger you that your government is still not doing enough to help vulnerable people with HIV and populations that are at high risk of contracting the virus, including sexually active teenagers. It would upset you that AIDS is a leading cause of death among African Americans.
It would frustrate you that even though hundreds of thousands of HIV-positive Americans are receiving treatment in your name, more than 200,000 don’t know their HIV-positive status, largely because a lingering stigma surrounding the disease prevents them from being tested. It would disappoint you that many teenagers do not have access to science-based HIV-prevention programs in school, at a time when half of new infections are believed to be among people under 25.
I miss you so very much, Ryan. I was by your side when you died at Riley Hospital. You’ve been with me every day since. You inspired me to change my life and carry on your work. Because of you, I’m still in the struggle against AIDS, 20 years later. I pledge to not rest until we achieve the compassion for which you so bravely and beautifully fought.
Your friend,
Elton”
Sunday, April 25, 2010

A letter written to Ryan White from – Sir Elton John, a Grammy- and Academy Award-winning artist, is the founder and chairman of the Elton John AIDS Foundation. Since its establishment in 1992 by founder and chairman Sir Elton John, EJAF has raised over $150 million, and leveraged an additional $315 million, to support HIV/AIDS prevention and service programs in 55 countries around the globe.
In Photo Elton John (left) Ryan White (right)
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Latest News - 28 August 2010

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Ricky Gervais based 'Cemetery Junction' around a Sir Elton John song.

The British funnyman claims he and co-writer Stephen Marchant agreed to set the movie - about a group of teenagers growing up in Reading, South East England - in 1973 after receiving permission from the legendary singer to use one of his tracks in a project.

Ricky explained: "About four years ago, I asked Elton John if I could use his song 'Saturday Night's Alright (For Fighting)' to open a film with and he said yes, so I told Stephen Merchant, and he said, 'Right, let's set it in 1973, then'. That's the truth."

Although Ricky is now a huge star in America and spends a lot of his time there, he says his first love will always be his native England.

Talking about 'Cemetery Junction' he said recently: "It's my love letter to England and an acknowledgement to all my family and everyone I knew growing up. I love England. I don't know anyone more patriotic than me."

Nigel Lythgoe Says He's Still Trying To Get Elton John For 'Idol' Judge: "It Depends On Whether He Wants To Give Back"

By THE DEADLINE TEAM | Saturday August 28, 2010 @ 7:26pm PDT

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EXCLUSIVE: Is American Idol executive producer Nigel Lythgoe unhappy with who's going to be the show's next two judges? It sure sounds that way. I caught up with him at the 8th annual BAFTA/LA Tea Party in Century City today and asked him to confirm that Steven Tyler and Jennifer Lopez will replace Simon Cowell and Ellen DeGeneres. “I must say, I really do love Elton John. He’s a huge favorite of mine,” Lythgoe replied to me. The producer added that Elton's packed schedule is “always the problem”.


Then Lythgoe revealed what strategy Idol is using on Elton to convince him to clear it and come on the show. "It depends on whether [he] wants to give back.” As Deadline Hollywood has been continually reporting, everybody connected to Idol has made no secret of the fact that Elton John has always been their first choice to replace Cowell. But no deal is in the offing not just because of the musician's touring commitments but also because of his astronomical asking price. Which is why the musician's UK publicist Gary Farrow told Deadline London Editor Tim Adler in late July that “There’s more chance of me fucking you than Elton being on U.S. Idol.” But it's clear Lythgoe is still trying.
Lythgoe, who left Idol and then recently returned, also blamed Simon Cowell for Ellen DeGeneres not returning as an Idol judge next season. “I’m sorry she’s gone, to be honest with you,” he told me, “because I think there’s a place for Ellen DeGeneres on American Idol. And that is being the voice of the people. She wasn’t given a fair opportunity to serve that function. Ellen was constantly apologizing and overwhelmed, I think, by Simon. There was no chemistry between she and the rest of the panel, but to my mind it wasn’t her fault. She was misused. And I’m sorry that turned out to be the case.” DeGeneres and her reps asked to be let out of her Idol contract which still had a year to go.

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• If they are supposedly working with Elton John — why are his reps vehemently denying it. And I just wonder if this is just yet another cover up over Ellen leaving, I mean if Simon was the problem — and I doubt that since he went on her show and said that he liked her — Simon is no longer on the show anymore. I just think they are treating kara pretty badly and it’s funny that I actually like her now and think she would be the only voice of reason and constructive criticism. This show doesn’t need to be revamped this much — Simon leaving is already a huge change, why do they need to blow it all up and Randy gets left? I say bring back Paula or keep Kara.
  

  Comment by jake — Saturday August 28, 2010 @ 7:44pm PDT  Reply to this post
• I’d take Elton over the rumored Lopez, Tyler, and Carey anyday.
  Once again, though, the problem with Idol isn’t the judges. It’s the lack of talent of the contestants. When the show is simply a contest for “the cutest boy” to win (which it seems like it will forever be now unless they institute some voting limit a la Dancing with the Stars), there’s no point in anyone over the age of 14 watching it at all. (Last year, three of the most talented contestants of the season were sent packing in the final round before the Top 12…all because they weren’t appealing to the tween crowd.)
  Elton may get me to tune in again, but I was so turned off by last year’s winner (and lack of talent overall) that it’s going to take something pretty big to get me to put this back in my line-up.
  

  Comment by Jeff — Saturday August 28, 2010 @ 8:57pm PDT  Reply to this post
• “It depends on whether [he] wants to give back.”
  ????
  What the fresh pine scented hell does he mean by that?
  Someone pls tell me Lythgoe isn’t implying AI or Fox is some sort of charity that Elton should contribute to.
  THAT would take the freakin’ cake!
  

Gervais: 'Elton John important to Junction'

Sunday, August 29 2010, 04:34 BST

By Paul Millar, TV Reporter

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Ricky Gervais has revealed that Elton John was the reason why Cemetery Junction was set in 1973.

Gervais, who created the coming-of-age film with Stephen Merchant, used Elton's classic track 'Saturday Night's Alright (For Fighting)' as part of its soundtrack.

He told Bang Showbiz: "About four years ago, I asked Elton John if I could use his song 'Saturday Night's Alright (For Fighting)' to open a film with.

"He said yes, so I told Stephen Merchant, and he said, 'Right, let's set it in 1973, then'. That's the truth."

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Music Legend Elton John - Oprah.com

Sir Elton John and Russell Crowe visit the Oprah Winfrey Show 2010 

Music Legend Elton John

The Oprah Winfrey Show  |  April 16, 2010

 

After 40 years in the music industry, living legend Sir Elton John is still standing—and taller than ever. He's sold more than 250 million albums worldwide, won five Grammys®, earned a Best Song Oscar® for The Lion King's "Can You Feel the Love Tonight" and has the best-selling single of all time, "Candle in the Wind." Now, he's left his mark on the Great White Way, where his Broadway hit Billy Elliot earned him a Tony® and continues to sell out theaters.

Growing up in the London projects, Elton says he never could have dreamed of such success. "Music was something I grew up with and I loved passionately and I always wanted to be involved in," he says. "I never really imagined being a singer. I was an organ player in a band, and I got fed up while doing that."

Elton says he then auditioned at a record company, which was also looking for songwriters. "I said I couldn't write lyrics and they said, 'Well, there's some lyrics from a guy from Lincolnshire,' who turned out to be [Elton's longtime collaborator] Bernie Taupin," he says. "I started writing songs for other people and nobody recorded them, and so in the end I recorded them myself and became a recording artist, which wasn't on my radar. Everything that happened after that was the biggest surprise."
 

Blimey, it's noisier than crashing into the car in front! F1 driver Lewis Hamilton, having asked to be seated in the quiet section, ends up next to Oprah Winfrey and Elton John

he world views Elton as a music legend, but Elton says he sees himself as something else entirely. "I see myself as someone who's taken a long time to get where I am personally," he says. "I've got now balance in my life, where the first 30 years of my success—or maybe 20 years of my success—I had a great time and then I took a lot of drugs, drank a lot of alcohol and lost my way."

Elton says he was inspired to seek sobriety by a very special person, Ryan White, the Indiana teen who was infected with HIV after a blood transfusion. He died in 1990 at age 18. "I was at his funeral, and I spent the last week of his life in Indianapolis with [his mom] Jeanne and his family," he says. "The way they handled themselves pointed out to myself that ... I hadn't become the person I wanted to be."

"There's so many artists that we can look through the history books [at] and say, 'God, they were so brilliant onstage and then they had so many problems off,'" he says. "I became one of those people."

Six months after Ryan's death, Elton says he checked into a Chicago hospital to detox. "It's been 20 years this year," he says. "[It was] the best six weeks I ever did for myself. Then all things happened for me—The Lion King happened. [Elton's partner] David happened. We formed our own movie company. The charity—the Elton John AIDS Foundation." 

 

In addition to his unforgettable songs, Elton's also known for his outrageous outfits. "It was a part of my life which I had so much fun," he says. "I lived as a teenager and I didn't really have the ability or the chance to wear what I wanted to as a kid. So I think when I became successful in 1970, all hell broke loose."

Elton says his costumes let him unleash his inner rock star. "When you're sitting at the piano, you're not David Bowie, you're not Mick Jagger, you're not Rod Stewart, you're not Freddie Mercury," he says. "So I just needed to put some attention on me."

Years ago, his costumes made a statement. Today, Elton sells most of them for charity. "We sell clothes every two years," he says. "David and I take our personal wardrobe, sell them all and give the money to the AIDS foundation, and sometimes we sell a couple of stage outfits as well." 

 

Costumes, theater and fame aside, Elton says he's now in the best place he can be in life. "I am so comfortable. I've been with David for 17 years," he says. "It's important that you have someone really wonderful to share your life with."

In 2009, Elton says he and David even tried to adopt two Ukrainian boys. "Unfortunately, it was so complicated that we couldn't do it. There were too many laws that said we couldn't do it in Ukraine," he says. "It broke our heart because we fell in love with these kids. One was 15 months; one was 3. They were brothers. One was HIV-positive, and one wasn't."

Despite their heartbreak—which played out in the media—Elton says he and David are still discussing adoption. "I said until that point no [to fatherhood] because I'm too old," he says. "And I thought: 'You know what, Elton? You're not too old. You're still very young at heart. You've done everything you possibly can in your career—the only thing you haven't done is be a good parent.'"

Elton says he's ready for the challenge of parenting. "I think that life's all about learning," he says. "It's all about as you get older trying to learn a little bit more, trying to change the way you are. And I think that a child probably would be the icing on the cake."  

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Onstage, Elton has spent the past few years nursing another baby—Billy Elliot. The Broadway musical is based on the film about an Irish boy with a passion for dance. The musical premiered in London and moved to Broadway after rave reviews. In 2009, it took home 10 Tony Awards, including Best Musical.

In the musical, Billy's father is initially unsupportive of his passion for dance. Elton says the story reminds him of his own father's reaction to Elton's love of music. "My father never really encouraged me. Even when I became successful as Elton John, he never came to see me," he says. "At the end, [Billy Eliot's] father comes to the opera house in London and sees Billy come onstage and dance on one leg. It made me cry because my dad never, ever saw me."

Still, Elton says his father's reaction gave him the drive to succeed. "I wanted to prove a point," he says. "I just wanted him to say: 'Good, well done. I was wrong.' But, no, that never happened."  

Photo: Andrew H. Walker/Getty Images Entertainment

Looking back at an old photo, Elton has some advice for his former self. "Don't go out with the feathers," he jokes. "I learned so much in my life, and even the drug use got me to where I am now. But I would definitely say to people and looking at myself then: Be true to yourself. Be honest. Be loyal. And stay away from those bloody drugs for Christ's sake."

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Eminem & Elton John's 'Most Surprising Duet'

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The odd pair have beaten the likes of Aerosmith & Kylie in a new poll...

12:22, Friday, 27 August 2010

Eminem and Elton John's duet at the 2001 Grammy Awards has been voted the Most Surprising collaboration of all time.
The Love The Way You Lie rapper, who took to the stage with Elton to sing a rather theatrical version of hit single Stan nearly ten years ago, has topped Entertainment Weekly's poll of the Most Surprising Duets in musical history.
The odd couple fought off tough competition from US rockers Aerosmith and rap collective Run D.M.C who collaborated on the 1986 rock-rap hit Walk This Way and Dusty Springfield's duet with Pet Shop Boys What Have I Done To Deserve This from 1987.
Em and Elton also managed to beat David Bowie and Bing Crosby's Christmas collaboration Peace On Earth/Little Drummer Boy and Nick Cave and Kylie Minogue, who teamed up on track Where The Wild Roses Go.
Eminem is currently still riding high in the charts with his latest LP, Recovery which looks set to stay at number 1 on the US Billboard chart for a ninth week.

Elton John and Leon Russell collaboration first listen

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Elton John and Leon Russell collaboration first listen. Songs from the upcoming Leon Russell and Elton John collaboration `The Union` have started hitting the web.  Two tracks, ‘I Should Have Sent Roses’ and and the first single ‘If It Wasn’t For The Bad’ have been released online via the Elton John Corporation. ‘The Union’ was recorded live in the studio and covers multiple music genres like gospel, soul, country, pop and rock. It was produced by T-Bone Burnett. The album marks a unique collabo ation with the two musicians who met when Leon attended Elton’s show at the Troubadour in Los Angeles in 1970. “In the late ’60s and early ’70s, the one piano player and vocalist who influenced me more than anybody else was Leon Russell,” Elton said in a statement. “He was my idol.” The pair toured together soon after but then lost touch for decades. “Elton called to ask if I would do a duet album with him,” Russell said. “I’m very happy that he chose me to do this.” The duelling piano players will perform together on November 3, 2010 at the Hollywood Palladium. ‘The Union’ album will be released on October 19.

Interview: John Mahon - Sir Elton John's Percussionist

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Near the age of twelve, John Mahon picked up a pair of drum sticks with the aspiration of becoming a drummer. As an adult, John has not only realized his dream by becoming a professional musician, but he has built a stellar performance resume that is filled with A-List names in the music industry.
Mahon, a percussionist and vocalist, has worked with artists such as Brian Adams, Sting, Phil Collins, Mary J. Blige, Ray Charles, Cher, Tina Turner, Bonnie Rait, and many, many more. For the last several years, John has accompanied music icon Sir Elton John on his journey down the Yellow Brick of Road of Rock and Roll, serving as a percussionist and background vocalist for the Rocket Man's legendary stage and studio band.
John was kind enough to take some time while on vacation from his heavy tour schedule with the EJ Band to talk with me about his life as a musician, his experience with Elton John and his band, his side projects as a songwriter and session musician, and the hobbies he enjoys when off the road.

I understand that you chose to become a drummer at around age twelve when your father took you to Canton Ohio Police Boys Club and you signed up for the Drum and Bugle Corp. I also understand that, throughout your young years, you were extremely active in the performing ensembles offered by your schools. How did these experiences shape you as a music fan and as a performer?
Participation in the school music programs broadened my musical experiences. I was exposed to many different genres of music that I would never have heard or played if not for the school bands. Of course, we played marches but there were classical pieces and even some contemporary compositions. Another part is the choir which was a good way to learn pitch and ensemble singing.
These programs teach a musician to play with an ensemble, take constructive criticism, and be motivated by your fellow band members.
Do you come from a musical family? If so, please tell us about it.
My father was the musical side. He sang and played trumpet. My Uncle was a big band singer, and my grandfather played guitar. Everyone in my family played an instrument of some sort, and most of us sing. That said, my younger brother was unexpectedly asked to leave a McCartney concert recently - it's likely they heard him singing!
When and how did you make the transition from amateur to professional musician?
When I was still in high school, a friend asked me to play with his band and perform at parties. That was the start of getting paid to play. I always worked a day job and did gigs at night until I was about 23. Then it was full on music- -although I had to get a part time job for a while when I moved to LA to pay the bills- - driving a delivery truck! Back in the late 70s and 80s, bands were playing everywhere every night. It was easier to make a living as a musician then. Clubs and Hotels had dance bands 5-6 days a week. It was a great time - no DJs!!!
Who is your biggest influence as a drummer? A vocalist? A songwriter?
I love funk and jazz drumming, so there are so many. I'd have to say, Tony Williams, David Garibaldi, Billy Cobham, Steve Gadd, Clyde Stubblefield, Peter Erskine, Danny Seraphine, Lenny White - just to name a few.
Vocalists - Larry Williams of Tower of Power, Marvin Gaye, Steve Perry, Stevie Wonder, Sinatra, Bennet, Otis Redding.
Songwriters - Steely Dan, Elton John, The Beatles, Led Zep, Pat Metheny, Chick Corea. Stevie Wonder, Quincy Jones, James Taylor. But I love new bands as well-- U2, Radiohead. So many!!

How did you come to be part of the acclaimed Elton John Band?
I met Davey Johnstone after he heard a recording I was working on with Bob Birch whom I have known and played with for many years since moving to LA. I did some recording for Davey and Guy Babylon, and not long after that session, Davey asked me to audition for Elton's band.
I've read on your personal website that you spend some of your free time writing and recording your own original songs. Can you describe how you approach the mysterious task of songwriting and tell us a bit about your original music?
My music, I suppose, is pop based with a soul/jazz influence. I like to write lyrics first most of the time. Sometimes I will just come up with a musical motif or loop that I like writing around. I write all kinds of music - soundtrack, electronic, organic - even some kid’s music. I think all these influences have put me in the musical blender!! Of course I love drums and percussion based music - who doesn't?
Several years ago, your band mate and fellow singing drummer, Nigel Olsson, released a solo project that was quite good. When can we expect a solo project from John Mahon, and what sort of a project will it be?


I am always composing material-- whether it be for myself, TV, or even collaborating with someone else on a project. I am trying to finish a bunch of songs, but it is difficult for me on the road. I like to work at home in the studio-- not in a hotel room. All the songs are vocals and groovy. Almost jazzy in way - I'm terrible at pinning down styles!! But I hope to get it out soon, later this year.
Is it true that, even after all of your successes, you still study privately with music coaches and teachers? How important do you think such continuing practice and education is for every musician?
I feel there is so much to learn out there. I try to take the opportunity that travels bring me to study with people when time permits. Going to Europe is cool because there are some real masters there. It's the practicing time that is hard to achieve. No one wants to hear a djembe drum being played in the hotel room next door!
Speaking of Nigel Olsson, he has achieved legendary status as a vocalist and drummer among many musicians and fans. What has it been like sharing percussion and backing vocal duties with such a loved and respected veteran performer? Have you learned anything from the experience?
Yes, I've learned to appreciate great wines!! Not only is Nigel an amazing talent, but he knows wine very well, especially French. He's an expensive date. (No, I'm not gay). Playing music with Nigel has taught me mostly when not to play- - he is a master of creating space and tension on the drums, pulling the time a bit to make the song more dramatic. He also sings like a bird.
As a percussionist for the EJ band, you have the opportunity to do many different kinds of shows. You play with the regular band, with the Bill Joel (Face2Face) set-up, and at times, with a full orchestra. Of all of these kinds of concerts, which is your favorite? Which is the most challenging?
The orchestra is the most challenging because, like I said earlier, one must adapt when playing with a large ensemble. The conductor might ask me to play something different than my regular part to better fit with the orchestra. Small ensemble playing — like duo or trio — is tricky too. No mistakes here!!
When performing the EJ set, are you allowed a great deal of freedom from show to show as a percussionist, or are the arrangements pretty set in stone and done the exact same way each time?
My arrangements are based on what was played on Elton's records, mostly by Ray Cooper. I have changed some of them a bit to adapt better live and add my own ideas here and there. There is a pretty set way I play percussion at shows, but certain songs have sections that are ad lib - I can jam out a little more. Sometimes Elton will change the song a bit and that influences how I play as well.
On the last couple of albums he has released, Elton John has used his stage band on the recordings. I have noticed several stand out percussion parts that you have added to tracks on these albums, particularly on songs like "And the House Fell Down" (from The Captain and the Kid). How much freedom are you given when creating percussion parts in the studio with Elton?
I might be asked to come up with some ideas and then Elton, or whoever is producing the session, will pick what they like. Maybe they will change it a little or even suggest something completely different. I would not call it freedom because every note you play will be scrutinized and criticized so you better be ready to play anything and understand how to take direction. It can be really fun or it can be very challenging. Most of the time when you hit on something it will just work - that's the magic part.
Do you play any instruments aside from drums? If so what?
I play the keyboards some and strum the guitar. Drummer/Percussionists need to know another instrument so we can talk with the really smart musicians!!

  
Of all your many accomplishments as a musician, of what are you the most proud?
I come from a very humble upbringing in a small town. Playing and recording with an icon like Elton John is quite an accomplishment. Not many musicians, or people for that matter, get to experience what I have. The travel, the concerts, the amazing audiences.... I am very fortunate indeed.
Aside from music, what other interests and hobbies do you have that might surprise us?
I love mountain biking and cycling in general. I've also been playing a bit of tennis. I just like being outside. I don't mind some home improvement projects — which I'm not bad at, and I guess I like photography but that has just come out of my travels. I really love recording too. When there is no pressure it is like painting... adding colors and creating freely - It is very rewarding to me.

Do you have a favorite city or venue to play in?
New York City is amazing. Rio was great. Anywhere in Ireland has the best audiences. I have to say American audiences are the most fun overall — they love to rock out. Playing Hyde Park was great as well as Rome in front of the Coliseum — and lately the Mayan pyramids of Chichen Itza, Mexico.
What do you like most about your current touring job? The least?
I enjoy the camaraderie of the crew and band. We are a big family and it's fun to be around them all. I do enjoy going to some great cities and getting a little sightseeing in. Then, of course, there is the music part- - playing the shows is always the highlight of the day. I loath airports, airport security, airport food, and the smell of airports. Did I say I hate airports? Finding a consistent meal and cup of coffee are the most challenging thing to me on the road. Oh yes, I need good water pressure!!

Now a few questions for John, the fan...What is your favorite Elton John song? Album?
My favorite song might be “Levon” - mainly because I used to play it as a kid. I love Madman Across the Water, Captain Fantastic, and the Made In England album.
(Aside from those from your boss) What are your three favorite albums of all time?
That's not fair! Steely Dan Gauchos. Herbie Hancock, VSOP, Chicago II.
What future musical projects are on the calender for John Mahon?
Elton is touring almost constantly. I plan to continue writing lyrics and songs. I just played drums and percussion on some smooth jazz tracks for a new artist "Ja Nya Sol". I'm producing and playing some music with a friend in Ohio, David Marchione who is extremely talented. We are doing experimental soundtrack music right now. As always, listening, learning, and keeping the darn computer working!!
Visit John Mahon's website.

Read more: http://blogcritics.org/music/article/interview-john-mahon-sir-elton-johns1/page-5/#ixzz0xr9pUvYb

Eminem and Elton John is the ‘Most Surprising Duet’ ever

http://momento24.com/en/2010/08/27/eminem-and-elton-john-is-the-most-surprising-duet-ever/

Eminem and Elton John have topped a list of the most surprising duets in the history of music, by their performance in the 2001 Grammy Awards.

The odd couple beat Aerosmith and Run DMC, who teamed up for a rap-rock rendition of “Walk This Way” in 1986, and Dusty Springfield’s 1987 chart smash with the Pet Shop Boys (“What Have I Done to Deserve This”) on Entertainment Weekly’s new list.

The couple performed an alternative version of the rapper’s 1999 hit ‘Stan’ in which the chorus vocal on the record is sung by singer/songwriter Dido.

Also making the top 10: Bing Crosby and David Bowie’s Peace on Earth/Little Drummer Boy Christmas collaboration, Nick Cave and Kylie Minogue’s Where The Wild Roses Go and the KLF’s Justified & Ancient duet with country queen Tammy Wynette.

The Union of Elton John and Leon Russell Goes Public 10/19

http://www.earbender.com/2010/08/27/the-union-of-elton-john-and-leon-russell-goes-public-1019/

Elton John and Leon Russell

The Union is the new album by Elton John and Leon Russell, a collaboration inspired during a conversation Elton had with Elvis Costello on the tv program Spectacle where he detailed the profound influence the Oklahoman had on his music in the early 70s. Today, the pair are also announcing two concert dates, starting October 19 at the Beacon Theater in New York.  The album comes out on October 25, and then there is another show at the Hollywood Palladium on November 3.   They’re probably the smallest venues Elton John has played in a long time, and I think the album and shows will start a new career renaissance, or as the man once said, “another burst” (after “Tiny Dancer” appeared in Almost Famous).
The album features 14 songs, and was produced by the red-hot T-Bone Burnett in collaboration with its principals.  While this is the first recording they have made together, the relationship goes back to the early 70s, when they met during Elton John’s legendary Troubadour stint.  Neil Young and Brian Wilson contribute background vocals, and musicians on the album include Booker T. Jones and Robert Randolph. Having heard the album, I can tell you it lives up to its heavy billing. Hear the first single after the jump!

Sir Elton John is one of the greatest artists I have been honored to be in the orbit of, and the same applies to the great Leon Russell. Each is one of the closest friends and collaborators of two of my mentors, John Barbis and Willie Nelson. Of course, most of Willie’s talents are well-known, but Mr. Barbis, one of the most influential people in the music business, is a behind the scenes guy, and you will never meet a more supportive, cool, reliable person, with a leader’s economy of communication.
To use his words, “he gets it.” He understands music, the business, the personalities and how things get done. The occupation of “record guy” has taken a beating in the past ten years, but the rare mix of skills and experience that enable artists and executives to navigate a confusing and ultra-competitive landscape are what define the profession.  Artists and managers can be shy about expressing their feelings for us sometimes, but I was blown away to hear a song at the conclusion of this exceptional album where Leon Russell pays tribute to him (and Elton).
The Hands of Angels by Leon Russell
“Johnny and the Governor
came and brought me to my senses
the made me feel like a King
made me lose all my bad defenses
and they knew all the places
I needed to go
All of the people
I needed to know
They knew who I needed
And who needed me
And who would come to help me
And who would just let me be”
The Union, which includes various songwriting collaborations between Elton and Leon, joined by the equally immortal Bernie Taupin, is a great album that only seems to just scratch the surface of what these two can do together, and I’m pleased to include the first single “If It Wasn’t for Bad” here for your listening pleasure.

Sam Roman from Pinner

Hey there,

My name is Sam Roman, I'm a singer from Pinner (childhood home of Elton!).

I've been reading your tweets and was wondering if you would do me the honor of tweeting a link to my video?

My music has been heavily influenced by the great man himself, in fact my entire career. I played my 1st gig at the Northwood Hills Hotel, as did Elton (or possibly Reg at that point lol).

Anyway, I would really really appreciate a little plug and would love to know your thoughts on my material.

My twitter address is http://www.twitter.com/sam_roman

My website is http://www.samroman.com

And my brand new music video is http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xylTfo12uWU

If there's anything I can do in return, please don't hesitate to ask,

Many thanks,

Sam Roman.

Mr. Roman, I enjoyed your video, congratulations, your video is very good, I really enjoyed your music, you have a bright future, I believe Pinner has a new Elton John...

I entered your link to our Twitter, Just like you asked me

http://twitter.com/eltonjohn_2010

Always write to us with news

--
Débora Aromatis Machado e Robson Vianna.
ELTON JOHN'S CORPORATION.

MARC BOLAN - Hard rock, glam rock, psychedelic folk, psychedelic rock, pop rock - Years active 1965–1977

...::: MARC BOLAN & T. REX: BORN TO BOOGIE :::...
The Soundtrack Album

...::: MARC BOLAN & T. REX: BORN TO BOOGIE :::...
The Soundtrack Album

T. Rex (band)

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. Rex were an English rock band fronted by guitarist, singer and songwriter Marc Bolan. Formed as Tyrannosaurus Rex in 1960s London, the folk rock group's debut album My People Were Fair and Had Sky in Their Hair... But Now They're Content to Wear Stars on Their Brows (1968) reached number 15 in the UK.

In the 1970s, they achieved mainstream success as a glam rock band with the hits "Get It On", "Ride a White Swan", "20th Century Boy", "Children of the Revolution", "Hot Love", "Telegram Sam" and "Metal Guru". After waning commercial success in the mid-70s, T. Rex ended in 1977 after Bolan was killed in a car accident.

MORE INFO HERE:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/T._Rex_%28band%29

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marc_Bolan

DISC 1:
BORN TO BOOGIE
The Motion Picture Soundtrack

1. Intro
2. Jeepster
3. Baby Strange
4. Electric Wind - (poem)
5. Tutti Fruitti - (with Elton John/Ringo Starr)
6. Children Of The Revolution - (with Elton John/Ringo Starr)
7. Look To The Left - (with Ringo Starr)
8. Spaceball Ricochet
9. Some People Like To Rock - (with Ringo Starr)
10. Telegram Sam
11. Some People Like To Roll - (with Ringo Starr)
12. Cosmic Dancer
13. They've Come 'Tis Said
14. Tea Party Medley
15. Union Hall - (poem)
16. Hot Love
17. Get It On
18. Children Of The Revolution - (reprise)
19. BBC Interview With Marc Bolan From Late 1971

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DISC 2:
T. REX IN CONCERT18th March 1972

1. Rosko's Intro - (with Emperor Rosko)
2. Cadilac
3. Jeepster
4. Baby Strange
5. Spaceball Ricochet
6. Girl
7. Cosmic Dancer
8. Telegram Sam
9. Hot Love
10. Get It On
11. Just One More - (with Emperor Rosko)
12. Summertime Blues

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This DVD finally brings together not only the restored BORN TO BOOGIE, but also a multitude of extras, including two live concerts in which Bolan and his associates are at their peak. It’s interesting to contrast the two performances; in the 5:30 show, the acoustic set is much stronger; in the 8:30 show, the electric stuff is sensational, leading off with a rousing version of CADILLAC. The restoration of the image from 16mm is absolutely first rate; most of the footage was rescued, along with the original stereo recordings, from 100s of rusting film cans in Ringo’s garage. Tony Visconti, who worked with Bolan during his key era, did the remastering of the soundtrack, and it’s absolutely remarkable; no distortion, and great presence. There are also interview extras, a long piece on the restoration of the film, outtakes with Elton John and Ringo during a jam session, and much, much more. As someone who saw T Rex three times in the US (at their first Carnegie Hall gig, which was a triumph, though the audience simply didn’t get it; at the Palladium in NYC on 14th street, where Bolan pleaded with the audience to no avail to “get it on,” and finally at a tragic gig at a dump called The Joint in the Woods in New Jersey, shortly before his untimely death), I’ve always felt that Bolan was severely underrated. Now, here’s the proof in 2005 that T Rex, which during its heyday was responsible for 25% of all record sales in the UK (yes, that’s right), was one of the masters. Buy, enjoy, and play loud. The movie itself is something of a mess, with a number of useless fantasy sequences that don’t come off, but the two concerts more than make up for it; this is rock and roll history, and a copy of this should be an essential in every collection.

Now you can show everyone what we’ve known for years!
Finally! Given T-Rex was under-appreciated in the U.S., I’ve always been asked what Marc Bolan and the boys were all about! Now I can simply play this wonderful 2-disk dvd and show everyone. This is the ultimate for any Bolan fan. The production is beuatiful, the sound is fantastic, and you get many additional extras including an excellent look into the restoration process, interviews with producer Tony Visconti and Marc’s son, Rolan.

Filmed by Ringo Starr for Apple Films, the DVD includes the original theatrical release of Born to Boogie, as well as full coverage of the 5:30PM and 8:30PM Wembley Pool concerts. The movie has its moments, the highlight being a splendid run through Children of the Revolution in the studio with Elton John and Ringo sitting in. That version is even better than originally released single. I could do without the rest of the surreal fantasy scenes that interrupt the concert footage, but it reflects the same playful strangeness seen in Magical Mystery Tour. Given both concerts are included in their entirety, you lose nothing even though 3 songs from the 8:30 show don’t make the original movie.

As for the music, it’s absolutely peak T-Rex. As was the norm for 1972, both the early and late shows are 1-hour and have the same set list. Nonetheless, they are markedly different. The 5:30 show is a bit ragged, and Bolan is plagued with microphone problems (he literally has to follow the swaying microphone back and forth while singing Telegram Sam). In addition, Bolan’s guitar is turned too low in the first show and the rest of the band seem a bit stiff. Yet, it still reflects a band at its creative apex (having hit it big with Electric Warrior and completed many tracks for The Slider). The second show is AWESOME and worth the purchase by itself! The band is tight, Marc’s guitar is loud and driving, and the energy exchanged between Bolan and the crowd drives the set forward to increasingly intense musical peaks. I did notice that Tony Visconti (who mixed the DVD) adds some subtle lead guitar lines here and there that are clearly not being played by Marc on stage, but this is not a distraction and there are plenty of true leads played, especially as the late show fires up. The songs are as fresh today as they were in the 1972 days of T-Rexstacy. What’s great is that T-Rex fans get the total live experience they’ve craved for years AND the unfamiliar viewer will finally “get it” and “get it on” with Marc and T-Rex. As an avid fan for over 30 years, I can finally say “I’m satisfied!” You will be too!

BOLANS HOLY GRAIL
Wow..this is awesome!! Currently on vacation here in jolly olde England and just had to buy this DVD !! You will not be disapointed..its the ULTIMATE BOLAN EXPERIENCE !!Whoever put this together deserves a Knighthood..its not just the Born To Boogie movie which has been cleaned up and looks Fab..sounds Fab

.Us Rexers have seen it a million times on poor VHS or Bootleg..Its the Extras that just blow you away…The 5.30 afternoon concert is Bolan at his best..the colors, sound, energy is unbeleivable.Marc was only 24 when he strutted his stuff and boy does he look likes hes having a blast.I forgot how Beautiful Mickey Finn was..its such a shame that they are no longer here..

How this film has rotted in a basement for the last 33 years is a crime.Top Hats off to Rolan, Sanctuary, Martin Barden and” all the cats..you know who you are” for having the balls and passion to bring this out for the masses.It must have cost a fortune to clean up and I hope it sells by the truckload.
I was a Bolan Childe in the 70s and seeing this wonderous 5 hours today brought a tear to my aged eyes..it really was like 1972 again and I hope the star that Marc was/is will still be allowed to shine..big time.

Thanks Ringo for giving your blessing and especially to Rolan who never got the chance to really know his Father…remember Marc made SO many people happy..as he says in the film.”your’e my People”…pass the kleenex.
Sorry to ramble but this is the Bolan Holy Grail..so much to see,feel and just be..there are so many jewels in this crown…BUY it ..darken the room,open the champagne and ROCK On..You will not be sorry ..honest..

Amazon.com
Marc Bolan had the looks, style, and bearing of rock star, and T. Rex: Born To Boogie offers proof positive that he was just that. But comparing yourself to the Beatles doesn’t make it so, even if you get Ringo Starr to produce, direct, and appear in your movie. In terms of the things that matter, like singing, guitar playing, and songwriting, Bolan (who died in 1977) fell a ways short. He was hugely popular for a year or two; he and his band T. Rex loved to rock, and they had some catchy, riff-based hits, like the infectious “Get it On (Bang a Gong),” performed at length here. Still, image, attitude, and lyrics like “I wanna call ya/I wanna ball ya”) can only get you so far, even in the pop music world. That’s not to say that Born To Boogie isn’t good fun, especially some of the 1972 concert sequences filmed (by Ringo himself) at London’s Wembley arena and a couple of studio jams with Starr and Elton John (on the other hand, the lame filler between live tunes is what happens when nagging details like a story or a script matter less than simply having a stoned good time). And what this handsomely packaged two-disc set has in spades, along with fine, painstakingly-restored sound and picture, is bonus features, including extended concert footage and a couple of good documentaries narrated by Bolan’s son, Rolan. It ain’t deep, but if you’re looking for a good time, you’ve come to the right place. –Sam Graham

Rolling Stone Magazine, June 2,2005
Four Stars!

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MARC BOLAN & T. REX: BORN TO BOOGIE 

Información de Descarga
Formato: 2 DVD9
Compresión: Winrar (Sin Compresióm)
Tamaño: 6,01 GB + 7,29 GB
Registro de recuperación: SI
Caratula: SI
Menús: SI
Passwod: rebotes

Cosmic Rock Documentary
Re-Born To Boogie Restoration Feature
T.Rextras Outtakes, Interviews and much more...
Commentary by Tim Van Rellim and Mark Allen



Atributos de vídeo:
Modo de compresión de vídeo: MPEG-2
Sistema de TV: 625/50 (PAL)
Relación de aspecto: 16:9
Resolución de imagen original: 720x576 (625/50)
Velocidad de fotogramas: 25.00
Velocidad de bits: 1.88Mbps

Atributos de audio: 
Modo de codificación de audio: Dolby Digital
Velocidad de muestreo: 48kHz
Número de canales de audio: 5.1, 2.0
Velocidad de bits: 448 Kbps, 192 Kbps
Número de secuencias de audio: 5, 2

Dolby Digital 5.1
Dolby Digital 2.0 (con narrador o sin narrador)

Atributo de subimagen:
Número de subtítulos: 5 (Inlgles, frances, español, italiano, alemán)

Duración: 02:14:13 + 03:15:31


DVD1:

Marc Bolan. Born to Boogie. The Motion Picture
01. Opening Titles
02. Jeepster
03. Baby Strange
04. "Electric Wind" (poem)
05. Tutti Frutti (Elton, Ringo & T. Rex)
06. Children Of The Revolution (Elton, Ringo & T. Rex)
07. "Look To The Left" (Marc & Ringo)
08. Spaceball Ricochet
09. "Some People Like To Rock" (Marc & Ringo)
10. Telegram Sam
11. "Some People Like To Roll' (Marc & Ringo)
12. Cosmic Dancer
13. "They've Come, This Said"
14. Tea Party Medley (Marc on acoustic & String Quartet)
15. "Union Hall" (poem)
16. Hot Love
17. Get It On
18. Children Of The Revolution - Reprise
19. BBC interview with Marc Bolan from late 1971

T. Rex In Concert 8.30pm, 18th March 1972, Wembley Evening Concert
01. Rosko's Intro
02. Cadilac
03. Jeepster
04. Baby Strange
05. Spaceball Ricochet
06. Girl
07. Cosmic Dancer
08. Telegram Sam
09. Hot Love
10. Get It On
11. Just One More?
12. Summertime Blues
13. Credits

Born To Boogie Original Theatrical Trailer
Extras

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DVD2:

T. Rex In Concert 5.30pm, 18th March 1972, Wembley Afternoon Concert
01. Rosko's Intro
02. Cadilac
03. Jeepster
04. Baby Strange
05. Spaceball Ricochet
06. Girl
07. Cosmic Dancer
08. Telegram Sam
09. Hot Love
10. Get It On
11. Just One More?
12. Summertime Blues ?????

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MARC BOLAN - Hard rock, glam rock, psychedelic folk, psychedelic rock, pop rock - Years active 1965–1977

http://luizwoostock.blogspot.com/2010/05/marc-bolan-hard-rock-glam-rock.html

MARC BOLAN 


Birth name Mark Feld 
Born 30 September 1947(1947-09-30)
Hackney, East London, England 
Died 16 September 1977 (aged 29)
Barnes, London, England 
Genres Hard rock, glam rock, psychedelic folk, psychedelic rock, pop rock 
Instruments Guitar, vocals, bass, Moog synthesiser, Percussion 
Years active 1965–1977 
Labels A&M, EMI, Reprise, Mercury      Associated acts T. Rex, John's Children     Notable instruments: Gibson Les Paul 

Marc Bolan, nome artístico de Mark Feld (Londres, 30 de Setembro de 1947 — Londres, 16 de Setembro de 1977) foi um cantor e guitarrista britânico. Ele ficou mundialmente conhecido como o vocalista e guitarrista da banda britânica de glam rock T.Rex. 
Filho de um motorista de caminhão, Bolan cresceu no pós-guerra, Hackney, leste de Londres, no seio de uma família judaica, e mais tarde viveu em Wimbledon, sudoeste de Londres. Ele se apaixonou pelo rock and roll através de músicos como Gene Vincent, Eddie Cochran, Arthur Crudup e Chuck Berry. Ainda em tenra idade tornou-se um Mod, passando a freqüentar bares, cafés e pubs. Ele apareceu em um episódio da série de televisão de Orlando como um figurante Mod. 

Na idade de nove anos, Bolan recebeu de presente sua primeira guitarra e começou uma banda de skiffle, pouco depois, aos quinze anos, ele deixou a escola "por consentimento mútuo" (foi expulso). Entrou para uma agência de modelos, aparecendo em catálogos de roupas para a lojas de moda masculina, como modelo de ternos, e para os recortes de papelão que eram exibidos nas vitrines das lojas. A revista inglesa "TOWN" o caracterizado como um dos primeiros exemplos do movimento Mod em uma sessão de fotos com um par de outros "rostos". 
Marc Feld havia mudado seu nome para Toby Tyler quando conheceu e foi morar com o filho ator Allan Warren, que se tornou seu primeiro agente. Warren viu o potencial de Toby Tyler que passavam horas sentado de pernas cruzadas no chão tocando seu violão. Warren, em seguida, levou-o para o fotógrafo Michael McGrath e encomendou uma série de fotografias, contratou um estúdio de gravação e produziu o primeiro registro de Bolan, uma faixa com a canção "Blowing in the wind" de Bob Dylan. Também uma versão de Betty Everett da canção "You're No Good", que mais tarde foi apresentado à EMI para um teste de audição, mas eles recusaram o então Toby Tyler. Warren mais tarde vendeu o contrato de Marc e suas gravações por £200,00 (duzentas libras) para o seu senhorio, o magnata David Kirch, em troca de três meses de aluguel. Kirch estava muito ocupado com seu império imobiliário para fazer qualquer coisa por Bolan. Um ano depois, a mãe de Marc o empurrou para dentro do escritório de Kirch e gritou com ele dizendo que não tinha feito nada por seu filho. Ela pediu para ele rasgar o contrato e de bom grado, ele rasgou. 

As fitas produzidas durante a sessão de gravação de Toby Tyler desapareceram do pensamento e da mente por mais de vinte e cinco anos até ressurgirem em em 1991 e serem vendidas por cerca de oito mil dólares. Sua eventual libertação em CD em 1993 disponibilizou a primeira gravação conhecida Marc Bolan. 
Depois de mudar o seu nome novamente para Marc Bolan (via Mark Bowland), enquanto na Decca Records, lançou seu primeiro single, "The Wizard". No início de 1967 seu agente Simon Napier Bell o incluiu no grupo John's Children, que alcançou algum sucesso como uma banda ao vivo, mas vendeu poucos registros. A unica música da John's Children escrito por Marc Bolan, "Desdemona", foi proibido pela BBC porque sua letra tinha o verso polêmico "levante sua saia e [deixe] voar". Seu período com a banda foi breve. 
Bolan alegou ter passado tempo com um mago em Paris, que supostamente lhe passou conhecimentos secretos e o pode de levitar. O tempo gasto com ele foi muitas vezes aludido, mas permaneceu "mítico", na realidade, o mago foi provavelmente o ator amerciano Riggs O'Hara, com quem Bolan fez uma viagem a Paris em 1965. Pouco tempo depois, sua composição decolou e ele começou a escrever muitas das neo-canções românticas que iriam aparecer em seu primeiro álbum com o duo de folk rock Tyrannosaurus Rex. 
Electric Warrior, seu sexto álbum de estúdio, é largamente considerado como um dos principais lançamentos do glam rock britânico. Alcançou o número trinta e dois nos EUA, enquanto foi o número um por várias semanas no Reino Unido, tornando-se o álbum mais vendido de 1971. Em 2003, foi classificado com o número 160 na Lista dos 500 melhores álbuns de sempre da Revista Rolling Stone.Após um período de pouca aceitação em meados dos 1970, e o insucesso de critica e venda dos álbuns Tanx e Futuristic Dragon, a banda ressurgiu com o lançamento do disco Dandy in the Underworld de 1977, aclamado pela critica da época. Porém, o final do grupo tornou-se inevitável após a morte de Marc Bolan em um acidente de carro ocorrido em 15 de setembro de 1977.   

Discografia
Como Tyrannosaurus Rex 
My People Were Fair and Had Sky in Their Hair... But Now They're Content to Wear Stars on Their Brows (1968) 
Prophets, Seers & Sages – The Angels of the Ages (1968) 
Unicorn (1969) 
A Beard of Stars (1970) 

Como T. Rex 
T. Rex (1970) 
Electric Warrior (1971) 
The Slider (1972) 
Tanx (1973) 
Zinc Alloy and the Hidden Riders of Tomorrow (1974) 
Bolan's Zip Gun (1975) 
Futuristic Dragon (1976) 
Dandy in the Underworld (1977) 

Legado 


Em 1979, Siouxsie and the Banshees lançou um cover "20th Century Boy", como o b-side do single "The Staircase (mistério)". 

Em dezembro de 1980, "Telegram Sam" foi o quarto single lançado pela banda de rock gótico britânico Bauhaus. O lado A é um cover da música T. Rex 's com o mesmo nome. Foi lançado em 7 de formato e de 12 polegadas, este último com "Rosegarden Funeral de Feridas", como uma faixa extra. The Bongos foram o primeiro grupo americano para cobrir uma melodia T. Rex, "Mambo Sun" e entrar nas paradas da Billboard. Desde então, o vocalista Richard Bongos Barone gravou várias outras composições de Bolan, está trabalhando com o produtor Tony Visconti para o seu próximo álbum solo e tem-se produzido faixas para o filho Rolan Bolan Bolan. 
Em 1981, Department S lançou um cover de "Solid Gold Easy Action", como o b-side do single "Is Vic lá?". 
Em 1984, The Replacements lançou um cover de "20th Century Boy" como lado B do single "I Will Dare", que também está incluído na versão de relançamento do álbum Let It Be. Em 1993, Adam Ant (nascido, Stuart Leslie Goddard), a pista coberta ao vivo na edição do disco ao vivo de sua cal Antmusic: The Very Best coleção de Adam Ant. 
Em 1985, o Duran Duran lasca banda Power Station, com Robert Palmer como vocalista, teve uma versão de "Get It On" no Top 40 britânico, a primeira capa de uma canção Bolan para entrar nas paradas após sua morte. Eles também tocaram a música (com Michael Des Barres substituindo Palmer), no concerto Live Aid E.U.. 
Em 1986, os Violent Femmes realizado "Children of the Revolution" em seu terceiro álbum The Blind Leading The Naked, para o qual também gravou um videoclipe. 
Em 1990, Baby Ford fez um cover de "Children of the Revolution" que apareceu no álbum Oooh, O Mundo da Baby Ford. 
Em 1994, Billy Idol usava uma t-shirt reproduzindo a capa do álbum Slider em seu vídeo de apoio popular a música "Speed". Essa foi uma homenagem clara a Marc Bolan, que ajudou a Geração X para subir no início de sua carreira. 
Em 2006, Def Leppard lançou o seu álbum Yeah que contém covers de suas bandas favoritas, enquanto crescia, a primeira música deste álbum é "20th Century Boy". Joe Elliott queria cantar "Metal Guru", enquanto Vivian Campbell queria "Telegram Sam", mas acabam concordando com a "20th Century Boy". Não é a primeira vez que Def Leppard tem cantado uma música T. Rex, existe uma versão ao vivo de Get It On. 
"Children of the Revolution" foi igualmente realizada por Elton John e Pete Doherty no Live 8, 20 anos depois. Bono e Gavin Friday cover "Children of the Revolution" em Moulin Rouge! trilha sonora. 
Em 2000, Naoki Urasawa criado um mangá intitulado "20th Century Boys", que foi inspirado pela canção de Marc Bolan, o "20th Century Boy". O livro é um vencedor de vários prémios, e acaba de ser lançado nos Estados Unidos através da mídia VIZ. 

"20th Century Boy" introduziu uma nova geração de devotos ao trabalho Bolan, em 1991, quando foi apresentado em um comercial de TV jeans Levi's com Brad Pitt, e foi re-lançado, alcançando o Top 20 britânico. A canção foi executada pela banda fictícia The Flaming Creatures (realizado por Placebo, repetiu por Placebo e David Bowie em 1999 durante o BRIT Awards) em 1998 filme Velvet Goldmine. Em cada década desde a sua morte, Bolan colocou uma compilação hits no top 20 álbuns do Reino Unido e impulsiona periódicas nas vendas vêm através versões cover de artistas inspirados por Bolan, incluindo Morrissey e Siouxsie and the Banshees. Da mesma forma, "I Love to Boogie" foi brevemente usada em um anúncio de refrigerante Robinson em 2001, trazendo músicas Bolan para uma nova geração. Mitsubishi também trazia "20th Century Boy" em 2002 um carro comercial, levando Hip-O Records para lançar um CD best-of coleção intitulada 20th Century Boy: The Ultimate Collection. 
Sua música ainda é largamente utilizada em filmes, casos recentes notáveis sendo Breakfast on Pluto, Death Proof, Lords of Dogtown, Billy Elliot, Jarhead, Moulin Rouge!, Herbie: Fully Loaded, quebrando-Up, Hot Fuzz, Click & Escola de Rock . Bolan ainda é citada por muitas bandas guitar-centric como uma influência muito grande (Joy Division / Bernard New Order Sumner disse que o primeiro single que possuía era "Ride a White Swan".) No entanto, ele sempre defendeu que era um poeta que ponha letras de música. As músicas nunca foram tão importantes quanto as palavras. 

Um legado completo menos bem-vindo para sua família e amigos é a linha contínua sobre a sua fortuna. Bolan tinha arranjado um trust discricionário para proteger o seu dinheiro. Sua morte deixou a fortuna fora do alcance das pessoas mais próximas a ele e sua família e os jornalistas tomaram um interesse ativo em investigar a situação, até agora, com resultado pouco mais do que levar a história para uma maior atenção. Um pequeno fundo separado Jersey-based permitiu que seu filho para receber algum rendimento. No entanto, a maior parte da fortuna de Bolan, diversamente estimado entre £ 20 e £ 30 milhões de libras (aproximadamente US $ 38 - $ 57 milhões), mantém-se na confiança. Em 2007, a família Bolan é suposto ter uma casa paga pela confiança e Rolan é suposto receber um subsídio de.
Bolan voltou ao topo das paradas do Reino Unido em 2005, quando o hit remasterizado, ampliado Born to Boogie DVD No. 1 nas paradas Music DVD.
Steve Kilbey - um confesso fã de Marc Bolan e cantor de renome grupo de art-rock australiana The Church - realizado "Bolan's One Inch Rock" no Kilbey Steve Live DVD, lançado em janeiro de 2008. 
Em 2006, foi revelado que o Patrimônio Inglês recusou-se a comissão de uma placa azul para comemorar Bolan, pois ele acreditava ser de "baixa estatura insuficiente ou significado histórico". Há, no entanto, uma placa dedicada à existente na Bolan sua casa de infância, lá colocadas por Hackney Conselho. 

Há também duas placas dedicado a sua memória em Golders Green Crematorium no norte de Londres. O segundo a ser exibido foi colocado lá pelo fã clube oficial de Marc Bolan e outros fãs, em setembro de 2002, para comemorar o 25 º aniversário de sua morte. A inscrição na pedra, que também tem sua imagem, lê «25 anos - a sua luz do amor ainda brilha. Colocado sob a placa não é uma figura de cerâmica adequados de um cisne branco. 
Em 2006, a série de TV Life on Mars, o ator interpreta Marc Bolan, circa 1973, em um bar em Manchester. Tempo de viajar Sam Tyler reconhece ele, tem um momento menino fã, e avisa para ter cuidado de andar em Minis. Na versão americana da série, o personagem é substituída pela de Jim Croce, que morreu mais tarde naquele ano em um acidente de avião, e Sam avisa. No entanto, o T. Rex versão de "Get It On" é jogado no clube de dança de Nova York nessa cena. 
Uma das guitarras Bolan, uma Gibson Flying V, recentemente apareceu na Antiques Roadshow nas mãos de um colecionador particular. O avaliador estimou o valor da guitarra ser de aproximadamente  $ 50.000-60.000. 
A escola é planejado em sua homenagem, a ser construído em Serra Leoa: O Marc Bolan Escola de Música e Cinema.