The Official Marc Bolan Fan Club

02-09-2010

NEWSFLASH!!!! London Bop.
I don't want to panic anyone but as from today there are only 16 TICKETS LEFT!!!!! I think I can safely say that it will be sold out by next week & there will be NO TICKETS available at the door now. First come, first served for the remaining tickets!

31-08-2010

September Events-

Wednesday 15th September 2010.
Hackney Warrior Bus Tour.
There are only a few tickets left now! Order tickets through PayPal at liz-hughes-@hotmail.co.uk. Tickets are £12.50 for the day. Leaving The Spencer Arms in Putney at 1pm & finishing at The White Swan in Golders Green around 5pm.

Thursday 16th September 2010.
Memorial For Marc.
Golders Green Crematorium,
Hoop Lane,
Golders Green,
London,
NW11.
2pm. A gathering of family, friends & fans to remember Marc.

Followed by-
The London Bop,
Club Unique (formerly Klub Extreme, next to The Refectory pub),
909, Finchley Road,
Golders Green,
London,
NW11 7PE.
Doors open 6pm. We will have live performances from STRANGE ORCHESTRA with some Tyrannosaurus Rex tracks, as well as an electric T.Rex set from THE PEPPERMINT APES. DJ Peter will be providing our Bolan Disco.
Tickets are £8.00 each & are only available by post until Monday 6th September. Please email londonbop@yahoo.co.uk for details. If there are any remaining tickets left they will be sold at the door on the night but you are strongly advised to send for them in advance!

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Tickets are also selling very quickly for the following events-

Friday 17th September 2010.
Special Anniversary Show,
T.Rextasy,
The Standard Music Venue,
Blackhorse Lane,
Walthamstow,
London, E17.
Tel 020 8503 2523.
Early start. Special guest Linda Lewis.

Saturday 18th September 2010.
Special Anniversary Show,
TooREX,
The Half Moon,
Putney,
London, SW15.
Tel 020 8780 9383.

Saturday 25th September 2010.
Birmingham Bop,
Aston Social Club,
Aston Hall Road,
Aston,
Birmingham.
Contact Michael Green, 10 Braunston Lane, Staverton, Northants NN11 6JG, tel 01327 876399 (after 6pm), or emailmichael.a.green@btinternet.com.

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Strange Orchestra's maxi single 'Triptych (A Crown Of Untold Riches)' CD will only be available until 16th September 2010. If you would like a copy please contact Gordon at gjta1977@yahoo.co.uk asap. The CD will not be available after the 16th September, when all proceeds will be donated to the Marc Bolan Memorial Fund at the London Bop.

Dave Appleyard has released a very special tribute CD, 'Dancing In Dreams' by X-ERT. Tracks are: Visions Of Domino, Life's A Gas, Jeepster, Dreamy Lady, We Will Remember, Left Hand Luke, Carsmile Smith, Cosmic Dancer, Miss You, New York City, Sing Me A Song. A fine tribute to Marc & also to the late Gary Irwin of X-ERT.
Please email Dave at daveappleyard2006@hotmail.co.uk to order a copy.
It's only £5.00 so it's a bargain! Postage is £1.00 UK and £1.65 outside the UK. It will also be available to buy at the London Bop.

The Peppermint Apes are special guests on the Groove Lounge, www.crmk.co.uk/listen, this Saturday, 4th September. If you have any questions to ask them please contact mail@barryparsons.com no later than this afternoon! Signed CD's & merchandise will be available at the London Bop!

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31-08-2010

Thinking of Marc's wife June, who passed away on this day in 1994. R.I.P.

27-08-2010

23-08-2010

We remember Marc's Mum, Phyllis Feld, born on 23rd August 1927. R.I.P.

22-08-2010

Remembering Marc's father, Simeon (Sid) Feld, born on 22nd August 1920. R.I.P.

16-08-2010

13-08-2010

The Peppermint Apes (appearing at this year's London Bop!) have a limited number of special commemorative t-shirts for the 16th September. These look absolutely stunning & are priced at £10.00 each. If you would like to pre-order a t-shirt please email Anne at pepapes@hotmail.co.uk.

11-08-2010

11-08-2010

A message from Catherine about the Bolan Bus Trip-
We sold out of bus tickets for the trip but we have had so many enquiries since we have now issued 10 more tickets so if anyone is interested in going please let them know as I think these will sell pretty quickly too. Payment by paypal to : liz-hughes-@hotmail.co.uk. Tickets are £12.50 each.

05-08-2010

Vote for Marc in Gibson's Poll Of The Top 50 Frontmen (and Frontwomen) Of All Time: http://www.gibson.com/en-us/lifestyle/Default.aspx

30-07-2010

Special guest on tomorrow's Groove Lounge is Susie Kahlich, who will be talking about the 'Bolan Film'. Tune in at www.crmk.co.uk/listen between 4pm - 6pm. As always, send in your Bolanic requests to mail@thegroover.net or text Barry on 07789195509. This week's show has a Mod/Punk theme again.

27-07-2010

MARC BOLAN MEMORIAL FUND CD: 'TRIPTYCH, A Crown Of Untold Riches' by STRANGE ORCHESTRA.
Just a reminder that this CD is only available until 16th September! It is available to order until the 16th, it will be available on the night at the Bop in London & deleted at the end of the night! They might even sign it for you at the Bop!
The CD contains 3 original songs in the Tyrannosaurus Rex style & ALL proceeds are to go to the Marc Bolan Memorial Fund, as the production costs are being met by the members of the band, Delf & Gordon. Copies can be ordered now from Gordon at gjta1977@yahoo.co.uk. The cost is £3 plus £1 p&p (UK), £1.50 p&p (overseas).
Tracks are: Angel Breath, Queen of Beads and Ostara. They will knock you out! Even the packaging is beautifully done, with lyric inserts so you can sing along! It is hoped that everyone will support Strange Orchestra with their CD release, & by doing so will also support the Marc Bolan Memorial Fund. Proceeds will go towards the bench we are planning to have placed at Golders Green crem.
Review by Michel Laverdiere, Artistic Director and Executive Producer of the wonderful Beltane CD featuring the incredible Catherine Lambert. The review is used with Michel's kind permission:
Listening to Triptych brings so many memories. As I had bought Unicorn and A Beard Of Stars in 1969 and 1970, it was sheer joy to finally find import copies of Prophets and My People... See more… Receiving Triptych is a little like finding a forgotten Tyrannosaurus Rex EP. But it is also a draw back because one cannot forget that it isn’t Marc Bolan singing and it makes the listener so sad… On the other hand, one knows it is Marc Hartley who’s singing and Gordon playing and they are such genuine fans that one cannot but hear the soul of Marc in Marc’s singing and Gordon's playing… And it makes the listeners so uncomfortable… To enjoy and then to realize it’s not supposed to be so enjoyable… O cruel judeo-christian guilt !
Gordon’s song is so well-crafted one cannot really decide if it was taken from the Prophet sessions or Unicorn’s. Angel Breath could have been part of both and only the lyrics remind us that, although the title is perfect, the lack of strangely invented words à la Marc Bolan is a proof this isn’t a “real” Tyrannosaurus Rex song. Worst, Marc Hartley’s composition does the same… Queen of Beads also fits perfectly the era and goes few steps further as Marc Hartley has included some ‘weilder’, ‘throne’ and ‘velvet ladden’ in it.
I was giving a lift to a friend of mine yesterday, a friend who knew Tyrannosaurus Rex, and he asked me which album I was listening too… and he didn’t even believe me it was not Marc Bolan singing.
As a proof, because I was dealing with a professional musician and one time President of the SOCAN (copyright agency – your equivalent of the PRS in England, SACEM in France or ASCAP in the US), I played the third song, Ostara, as this is the perfect proof this was not a real Tyrannosaurus Rex recording. Not because the song isn’t good, but because the song has a typical folksy Irish-Gaelic, Planxty/Steeleye Span or even Incredible String Band feel in the melody that Marc Bolan never used in his compositions. It is rooted in the real folk tradition of England whereas Marc seemed to avoid direct reference as to invent the otherworldly belonging. Marc Bolan was the Bopping Elf, elfin influences mixed with rock’s basic musical approach. Nice try boys! But you can’t fool the Children of Rarn… although this is also a proof Marc Bolan would have been good at it!
So, you have understood that this is a very enjoyable recording all true fans must own. This recording is not meant to take over or to replace Marc in your heart, but to inspire you to keep Marc alive. This is a work of love and this in itself is the main reason why you should all get it! The other reason is less important, and this reason is that the songs are so good you keep playing them thinking that maybe this is only a sham and actually Strange Orchestra has found a real forgotten Tyrannosaurus Rex EP… Maybe…
Michel Laverdiere

25-07-2010

For tickets please email londonbop@yahoo.co.uk.

17-07-2010

NEWSFLASH FROM TOOREX! FAT LIL'S OXFORD (Sat 17th July) Cancelled!!
Apologies all round as Steevi has mashed up one of his lovely drumming legs. Also Bobby, who has just returned from his hols has Canary Island Sickness! - he flew in at 4am this morning (Thurs) with said bug ready for the show, only to find out the news of his drummer! All tickets sold will be refunded or apparently kept for new show date which we hope to be announced soon.
A big thank you to Paul @ Fat Lils - We will make it up to you and all the lovely fans that had planned on coming along.
finally, thanks for the many beautiful get well soon messages x
Laser love, Too-REX, XXX

04-07-2010

Thinking of my good friend Milan Mikse, who would have been celebrating his 51st Birthday today. R.I.P. Milan & 'Rock On'!

01-07-2010

Advance London Bop tickets are selling well! Join our Facebook Group at http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=129381650407179
& add yourself to our Event at
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=122450134451979&ref=ts

28-06-2010

REMINDER!
Don't forget that 'The Glory Of Glam' documentary is being aired, starting on BBC Radio 2 tomorrow night at 10pm!

25-06-2010

Happy Birthday to Marc's brother Harry, who is celebrating his 65th Birthday today! All the best from everyone at the OMBFC.

03-06-2010

We fondly remember Mickey Finn, who would have celebrated his 63rd Birthday today. R.I.P. Mickey.

02-06-2010

Today is the funeral of Bolan fan Dave Rooney, who sadly passed away on 14th May. Our thoughts go to his family & friends. R.I.P.
Dave met Marc a week before Marc died & made recordings & photographs of their meeting, which he later made available to fans.

30-05-2010

WIGAN BOP:
Only 2 weeks to go!!
Saturday 12th June 2010.
St Patricks Social Centre, Wellington Street, Scholes, Wigan. 5pm till midnight. Bolan Disco with Tel Hughes, live acoustic set from 'Strange Orchestra'. Raffles, framed poster display. For info & tickets (£7) contact Mark Sheehan 01942 833327, boogieon@blueyonder.co.uk, www.marcbolanswiganbop.piczo.com

LONDON & SEPTEMBER ANNIVERSARY EVENTS:
Wednesday 15th September 2010.
Hackney Warrior Bus Tour. 1pm until 5pm. Only a few tickets left! Tickets are £12.50 for the day, on sale through paypal at liz-hughes-@hotmail.co.uk , or by cheque to Catherine Mitrainas, 71a South Worple Way, East Sheen, SW14 8PA.
Starting point: Putney Common Spencer Arms (close to the shrine) 1pm & finishing in Golders Green around 5pm. More information & updates can be found on the 'Marc Bolan.Hackney Warrior' Facebook page.

Thursday 16th September 2010.
Memorial For Marc.
Golders Green Crematorium,
Hoop Lane,
Golders Green,
London, NW11.
2pm. A gathering of family, fans & friends to remember Marc.

Followed by-
Thursday 16th September 2010.
The London Bop,
Club Unique (formerly Klub Extreme, next to The Refectory pub),
909, Finchley Road,
Golders Green,
London, NW11 7PE.
Tickets £8.00 each. Doors open 6pm.
We will have live performances from STRANGE ORCHESTRA with some Tyrannosaurus Rex tracks, as well as an electric T.Rex set from THE PEPPERMINT APES. Our wonderful DJ Peter will be providing a Bolan Disco at the Bop as well as playing some tracks for us on the afternoon of 16th Sept at The Refectory (just like old times!). Raffle profits to CICRA (Crohns In Childhood Research Association). For further details & tickets please contact londonbop@yahoo.co.uk .

Friday 17th September 2010.
Special Anniversary Show,
T.Rextasy,
The Standard Music Venue,
Blackhorse Lane,
Walthamstow,
London, E17.
Tel 020 8503 2523.
Early start. Special guest Linda Lewis.

Saturday 18th September 2010.
Special Anniversary Show,
TooREX,
The Half Moon,
Putney,
London, SW15.
Tel 020 8780 9383.
See the OMBFC forum for the special offer tickets for OMBFC members!

Saturday 25th September 2010.
Birmingham Bop,
Aston Social Club,
Aston Hall Road,
Aston,
Birmingham.
Contact Michael Green, 10 Braunston Lane, Staverton, Northants NN11 6JG, tel 01327 876399 (after 6pm), or email michael.a.green@btinternet.com.

20-05-2010

Remembering T.Rex bass guitarist Steve Currie, who would have been 63 today. R.I.P.

08-05-2010

Happy Birthday to T.Rex drummer Bill Legend, who celebrates his 66th Birthday today!

02-05-2010

MARC'S LONDON BOP 2010!
The date:
Thursday 16th September.

The Venue:
Club Unique,
909, Finchley Road,
Golders Green,
London,
NW11 7PE.

Live performances from:
Strange Orchestra.
The Peppermint Apes.

Bolan Disco with DJ Peter.

Further info & ticket details available early June. Watch this space!

28-04-2010

We are thinking of T.Rex bass player Steve Currie, who passed away on 28th April 1981 in a car accident in Portugal. R.I.P.

24-04-2010

Happy Birthday to Tony Visconti, 66 today!!!

22-04-2010

Don't miss it!! 'London Rock', originally screened in 1970, is being shown on TV this weekend on the Sky Arts 1 channel! This is very exciting news as there is some rare footage of Marc included. Tune in on Saturday at 9pm or Sunday at 3am. Thanks to Danielz for the info. 'Born To Boogie' is also being shown immediately afterwards!

22-04-2010

Remembering my lovely friend Milan Mikse who passed away 3 years ago today. Greatly missed & never forgotten. 'In my heart you will live on'.

18-04-2010

This is the completed update of the Hackney Warrior bus tour:
How to book.
Tickets are now available and selling through PayPal via liz-hughes-@hotmail.co.uk at £12.50. (These tickets are non refundable but can be passed on if not able to use them) Once the PayPal payment has cleared they will be distributed and received within 10 days from Roy Ferguson.

Why the bus trip?
We hope this trip will stir up a little more interest in Marc Bolan, the man and his music and just be an all round good day out with Boley friends and an extra thing to do on the Marc Bolan Anniversary Calendar week. We hope everyone will be happy and enjoy the day out and meet up with new and old fans.

Departure.
A glammed up Double Decker Red London Bus will depart from The Spencer Arms, Putney Common on the 15th September 2010 at 1pm promptly. Meet at The Spencer Arms from 12.30 onwards. We will be there beforehand in the Spencer Arms as we are decorating the bus for any queries and questions and to check tickets.

On the bus.
On the front on the bus the destination roller will read "Hackney Warrior" and the number of the bus will be 77. The bus will be decorated with Marc Bolan pictures and Boa's, maybe even a diamond star hubcap.
T Rex music will be played on the bus via CD equipment and speakers on both decks, as we make our way around London landmarks and some Bolan spots.
The bus driver will slow down at some places of interest so photo's can be taken from within the bus if requested beforehand. A member of crew will be on board to look after us.
There is room for a very small amount of baggage but not much, for those arriving that morning but we cannot accommodate large amounts as this is a double decker and does not have a holding compartment. You could however try and arrange a taxi to deliver your baggage to your hotel from the station you disembark from, this is just a suggestion.
We will make a stop for food and loo visits.

Arrives.
The White Swan Golders Green at approximately 5pm-ish, where you can round off the day.

Extras.
There will a raffle draw. £1 per ticket. All proceeds will go to CICRA (Crohns In Childhood Research Association) charity via the OMBFC.
The raffle will include prizes such as pop art picture, poster of Marc and bus signs.

Refreshments.
You are allowed to bring refreshments on board but if it is alcohol then this is limited to 1 x bottle of wine per two people or 2 x cans per person. We would be grateful if you could make the containers cans or plastic. This is due to safety and we will also be taking a break of half an hour for a few drinks, food and loos halfway around. If all goes well we are aiming for a group photo outside Morton's or another significant spot.

Bus Route.
1. Starting from The Spencer Arms along Queens Ride towards 142 Upper Richmond Road.
2. 108 Lexham Gardens.
3. 22 Manchester Street.
4. 57 Blenheim Crescent.
5. Morton's Club.
6. 69 New Bond Street.
7. Middle Earth Club, Covent Garden.
8. Bilton Towers.
9. Golders Green Crem.
10. The White Swan, Golders Green.
*We are still looking at Finsbury Park, The Old Rainbow (church) and if we can fit this in as well we will.*
Please note that tickets are starting to sell quickly now & as they are limited availability they are likely to be sold out by the end of May!

Latest News 02-09-2010 NEWSFLASH!!!! London Bop. I don't want to panic anyone but as from today there are only 16 TICKETS LEFT!!!!! I think I can safely say that it will be sold out by next week & there will be NO TICKETS available at the door now. First come, first served for the remaining tickets! 31-08-2010 September Events- Wednesday 15th September 2010. Hackney Warrior Bus Tour. There are only a few tickets left now! Order tickets through PayPal at liz-hughes-@hotmail.co.uk. Tickets are £12.50 for the day. Leaving The Spencer Arms in Putney at 1pm & finishing at The White Swan in Golders Green around 5pm. Thursday 16th September 2010. Memorial For Marc. Golders Green Crematorium, Hoop Lane, Golders Green, London, NW11. 2pm. A gathering of family, friends & fans to remember Marc. Followed by- The London Bop, Club Unique (formerly Klub Extreme, next to The Refectory pub), 909, Finchley Road, Golders Green, London, NW11 7PE. Doors open 6pm. We will have live performances from STRANGE ORCHESTRA with some Tyrannosaurus Rex tracks, as well as an electric T.Rex set from THE PEPPERMINT APES. DJ Peter will be providing our Bolan Disco. Tickets are £8.00 each & are only available by post until Monday 6th September. Please email londonbop@yahoo.co.uk for details. If there are any remaining tickets left they will be sold at the door on the night but you are strongly advised to send for them in advance! ********************************* Tickets are also selling very quickly for the following events- Friday 17th September 2010. Special Anniversary Show, T.Rextasy, The Standard Music Venue, Blackhorse Lane, Walthamstow, London, E17. Tel 020 8503 2523. Early start. Special guest Linda Lewis. Saturday 18th September 2010. Special Anniversary Show, TooREX, The Half Moon, Putney, London, SW15. Tel 020 8780 9383. Saturday 25th September 2010. Birmingham Bop, Aston Social Club, Aston Hall Road, Aston, Birmingham. Contact Michael Green, 10 Braunston Lane, Staverton, Northants NN11 6JG, tel 01327 876399 (after 6pm), or emailmichael.a.green@btinternet.com. ******************************* Strange Orchestra's maxi single 'Triptych (A Crown Of Untold Riches)' CD will only be available until 16th September 2010. If you would like a copy please contact Gordon at gjta1977@yahoo.co.uk asap. The CD will not be available after the 16th September, when all proceeds will be donated to the Marc Bolan Memorial Fund at the London Bop. Dave Appleyard has released a very special tribute CD, 'Dancing In Dreams' by X-ERT. Tracks are: Visions Of Domino, Life's A Gas, Jeepster, Dreamy Lady, We Will Remember, Left Hand Luke, Carsmile Smith, Cosmic Dancer, Miss You, New York City, Sing Me A Song. A fine tribute to Marc & also to the late Gary Irwin of X-ERT. Please email Dave at daveappleyard2006@hotmail.co.uk to order a copy. It's only £5.00 so it's a bargain! Postage is £1.00 UK and £1.65 outside the UK. It will also be available to buy at the London Bop. The Peppermint Apes are special guests on the Groove Lounge, www.crmk.co.uk/listen, this Saturday, 4th September. If you have any questions to ask them please contact mail@barryparsons.com no later than this afternoon! Signed CD's & merchandise will be available at the London Bop! ********************************* 31-08-2010 Thinking of Marc's wife June, who passed away on this day in 1994. R.I.P. 27-08-2010 23-08-2010 We remember Marc's Mum, Phyllis Feld, born on 23rd August 1927. R.I.P. 22-08-2010 Remembering Marc's father, Simeon (Sid) Feld, born on 22nd August 1920. R.I.P. 16-08-2010 13-08-2010 The Peppermint Apes (appearing at this year's London Bop!) have a limited number of special commemorative t-shirts for the 16th September. These look absolutely stunning & are priced at £10.00 each. If you would like to pre-order a t-shirt please email Anne at pepapes@hotmail.co.uk. 11-08-2010 11-08-2010 A message from Catherine about the Bolan Bus Trip- We sold out of bus tickets for the trip but we have had so many enquiries since we have now issued 10 more tickets so if anyone is interested in going please let them know as I think these will sell pretty quickly too. Payment by paypal to : liz-hughes-@hotmail.co.uk. Tickets are £12.50 each. 05-08-2010 Vote for Marc in Gibson's Poll Of The Top 50 Frontmen (and Frontwomen) Of All Time: http://www.gibson.com/en-us/lifestyle/Default.aspx 30-07-2010 Special guest on tomorrow's Groove Lounge is Susie Kahlich, who will be talking about the 'Bolan Film'. Tune in at www.crmk.co.uk/listen between 4pm - 6pm. As always, send in your Bolanic requests to mail@thegroover.net or text Barry on 07789195509. This week's show has a Mod/Punk theme again. 27-07-2010 MARC BOLAN MEMORIAL FUND CD: 'TRIPTYCH, A Crown Of Untold Riches' by STRANGE ORCHESTRA. Just a reminder that this CD is only available until 16th September! It is available to order until the 16th, it will be available on the night at the Bop in London & deleted at the end of the night! They might even sign it for you at the Bop! The CD contains 3 original songs in the Tyrannosaurus Rex style & ALL proceeds are to go to the Marc Bolan Memorial Fund, as the production costs are being met by the members of the band, Delf & Gordon. Copies can be ordered now from Gordon at gjta1977@yahoo.co.uk. The cost is £3 plus £1 p&p (UK), £1.50 p&p (overseas). Tracks are: Angel Breath, Queen of Beads and Ostara. They will knock you out! Even the packaging is beautifully done, with lyric inserts so you can sing along! It is hoped that everyone will support Strange Orchestra with their CD release, & by doing so will also support the Marc Bolan Memorial Fund. Proceeds will go towards the bench we are planning to have placed at Golders Green crem. Review by Michel Laverdiere, Artistic Director and Executive Producer of the wonderful Beltane CD featuring the incredible Catherine Lambert. The review is used with Michel's kind permission: Listening to Triptych brings so many memories. As I had bought Unicorn and A Beard Of Stars in 1969 and 1970, it was sheer joy to finally find import copies of Prophets and My People... See more… Receiving Triptych is a little like finding a forgotten Tyrannosaurus Rex EP. But it is also a draw back because one cannot forget that it isn’t Marc Bolan singing and it makes the listener so sad… On the other hand, one knows it is Marc Hartley who’s singing and Gordon playing and they are such genuine fans that one cannot but hear the soul of Marc in Marc’s singing and Gordon's playing… And it makes the listeners so uncomfortable… To enjoy and then to realize it’s not supposed to be so enjoyable… O cruel judeo-christian guilt ! Gordon’s song is so well-crafted one cannot really decide if it was taken from the Prophet sessions or Unicorn’s. Angel Breath could have been part of both and only the lyrics remind us that, although the title is perfect, the lack of strangely invented words à la Marc Bolan is a proof this isn’t a “real” Tyrannosaurus Rex song. Worst, Marc Hartley’s composition does the same… Queen of Beads also fits perfectly the era and goes few steps further as Marc Hartley has included some ‘weilder’, ‘throne’ and ‘velvet ladden’ in it. I was giving a lift to a friend of mine yesterday, a friend who knew Tyrannosaurus Rex, and he asked me which album I was listening too… and he didn’t even believe me it was not Marc Bolan singing. As a proof, because I was dealing with a professional musician and one time President of the SOCAN (copyright agency – your equivalent of the PRS in England, SACEM in France or ASCAP in the US), I played the third song, Ostara, as this is the perfect proof this was not a real Tyrannosaurus Rex recording. Not because the song isn’t good, but because the song has a typical folksy Irish-Gaelic, Planxty/Steeleye Span or even Incredible String Band feel in the melody that Marc Bolan never used in his compositions. It is rooted in the real folk tradition of England whereas Marc seemed to avoid direct reference as to invent the otherworldly belonging. Marc Bolan was the Bopping Elf, elfin influences mixed with rock’s basic musical approach. Nice try boys! But you can’t fool the Children of Rarn… although this is also a proof Marc Bolan would have been good at it! So, you have understood that this is a very enjoyable recording all true fans must own. This recording is not meant to take over or to replace Marc in your heart, but to inspire you to keep Marc alive. This is a work of love and this in itself is the main reason why you should all get it! The other reason is less important, and this reason is that the songs are so good you keep playing them thinking that maybe this is only a sham and actually Strange Orchestra has found a real forgotten Tyrannosaurus Rex EP… Maybe… Michel Laverdiere 25-07-2010 For tickets please email londonbop@yahoo.co.uk. 17-07-2010 NEWSFLASH FROM TOOREX! FAT LIL'S OXFORD (Sat 17th July) Cancelled!! Apologies all round as Steevi has mashed up one of his lovely drumming legs. Also Bobby, who has just returned from his hols has Canary Island Sickness! - he flew in at 4am this morning (Thurs) with said bug ready for the show, only to find out the news of his drummer! All tickets sold will be refunded or apparently kept for new show date which we hope to be announced soon. A big thank you to Paul @ Fat Lils - We will make it up to you and all the lovely fans that had planned on coming along. finally, thanks for the many beautiful get well soon messages x Laser love, Too-REX, XXX 04-07-2010 Thinking of my good friend Milan Mikse, who would have been celebrating his 51st Birthday today. R.I.P. Milan & 'Rock On'! 01-07-2010 Advance London Bop tickets are selling well! Join our Facebook Group at http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=129381650407179 & add yourself to our Event at http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=122450134451979&ref=ts 28-06-2010 REMINDER! Don't forget that 'The Glory Of Glam' documentary is being aired, starting on BBC Radio 2 tomorrow night at 10pm! 25-06-2010 Happy Birthday to Marc's brother Harry, who is celebrating his 65th Birthday today! All the best from everyone at the OMBFC. 03-06-2010 We fondly remember Mickey Finn, who would have celebrated his 63rd Birthday today. R.I.P. Mickey. 02-06-2010 Today is the funeral of Bolan fan Dave Rooney, who sadly passed away on 14th May. Our thoughts go to his family & friends. R.I.P. Dave met Marc a week before Marc died & made recordings & photographs of their meeting, which he later made available to fans. 30-05-2010 WIGAN BOP: Only 2 weeks to go!! Saturday 12th June 2010. St Patricks Social Centre, Wellington Street, Scholes, Wigan. 5pm till midnight. Bolan Disco with Tel Hughes, live acoustic set from 'Strange Orchestra'. Raffles, framed poster display. For info & tickets (£7) contact Mark Sheehan 01942 833327, boogieon@blueyonder.co.uk, www.marcbolanswiganbop.piczo.com LONDON & SEPTEMBER ANNIVERSARY EVENTS: Wednesday 15th September 2010. Hackney Warrior Bus Tour. 1pm until 5pm. Only a few tickets left! Tickets are £12.50 for the day, on sale through paypal at liz-hughes-@hotmail.co.uk , or by cheque to Catherine Mitrainas, 71a South Worple Way, East Sheen, SW14 8PA. Starting point: Putney Common Spencer Arms (close to the shrine) 1pm & finishing in Golders Green around 5pm. More information & updates can be found on the 'Marc Bolan.Hackney Warrior' Facebook page. Thursday 16th September 2010. Memorial For Marc. Golders Green Crematorium, Hoop Lane, Golders Green, London, NW11. 2pm. A gathering of family, fans & friends to remember Marc. Followed by- Thursday 16th September 2010. The London Bop, Club Unique (formerly Klub Extreme, next to The Refectory pub), 909, Finchley Road, Golders Green, London, NW11 7PE. Tickets £8.00 each. Doors open 6pm. We will have live performances from STRANGE ORCHESTRA with some Tyrannosaurus Rex tracks, as well as an electric T.Rex set from THE PEPPERMINT APES. Our wonderful DJ Peter will be providing a Bolan Disco at the Bop as well as playing some tracks for us on the afternoon of 16th Sept at The Refectory (just like old times!). Raffle profits to CICRA (Crohns In Childhood Research Association). For further details & tickets please contact londonbop@yahoo.co.uk . Friday 17th September 2010. Special Anniversary Show, T.Rextasy, The Standard Music Venue, Blackhorse Lane, Walthamstow, London, E17. Tel 020 8503 2523. Early start. Special guest Linda Lewis. Saturday 18th September 2010. Special Anniversary Show, TooREX, The Half Moon, Putney, London, SW15. Tel 020 8780 9383. See the OMBFC forum for the special offer tickets for OMBFC members! Saturday 25th September 2010. Birmingham Bop, Aston Social Club, Aston Hall Road, Aston, Birmingham. Contact Michael Green, 10 Braunston Lane, Staverton, Northants NN11 6JG, tel 01327 876399 (after 6pm), or email michael.a.green@btinternet.com. 20-05-2010 Remembering T.Rex bass guitarist Steve Currie, who would have been 63 today. R.I.P. 08-05-2010 Happy Birthday to T.Rex drummer Bill Legend, who celebrates his 66th Birthday today! 02-05-2010 MARC'S LONDON BOP 2010! The date: Thursday 16th September. The Venue: Club Unique, 909, Finchley Road, Golders Green, London, NW11 7PE. Live performances from: Strange Orchestra. The Peppermint Apes. Bolan Disco with DJ Peter. Further info & ticket details available early June. Watch this space! 28-04-2010 We are thinking of T.Rex bass player Steve Currie, who passed away on 28th April 1981 in a car accident in Portugal. R.I.P. 24-04-2010 Happy Birthday to Tony Visconti, 66 today!!! 22-04-2010 Don't miss it!! 'London Rock', originally screened in 1970, is being shown on TV this weekend on the Sky Arts 1 channel! This is very exciting news as there is some rare footage of Marc included. Tune in on Saturday at 9pm or Sunday at 3am. Thanks to Danielz for the info. 'Born To Boogie' is also being shown immediately afterwards! 22-04-2010 Remembering my lovely friend Milan Mikse who passed away 3 years ago today. Greatly missed & never forgotten. 'In my heart you will live on'. 18-04-2010 This is the completed update of the Hackney Warrior bus tour: How to book. Tickets are now available and selling through PayPal via liz-hughes-@hotmail.co.uk at £12.50. (These tickets are non refundable but can be passed on if not able to use them) Once the PayPal payment has cleared they will be distributed and received within 10 days from Roy Ferguson. Why the bus trip? We hope this trip will stir up a little more interest in Marc Bolan, the man and his music and just be an all round good day out with Boley friends and an extra thing to do on the Marc Bolan Anniversary Calendar week. We hope everyone will be happy and enjoy the day out and meet up with new and old fans. Departure. A glammed up Double Decker Red London Bus will depart from The Spencer Arms, Putney Common on the 15th September 2010 at 1pm promptly. Meet at The Spencer Arms from 12.30 onwards. We will be there beforehand in the Spencer Arms as we are decorating the bus for any queries and questions and to check tickets. On the bus. On the front on the bus the destination roller will read "Hackney Warrior" and the number of the bus will be 77. The bus will be decorated with Marc Bolan pictures and Boa's, maybe even a diamond star hubcap. T Rex music will be played on the bus via CD equipment and speakers on both decks, as we make our way around London landmarks and some Bolan spots. The bus driver will slow down at some places of interest so photo's can be taken from within the bus if requested beforehand. A member of crew will be on board to look after us. There is room for a very small amount of baggage but not much, for those arriving that morning but we cannot accommodate large amounts as this is a double decker and does not have a holding compartment. You could however try and arrange a taxi to deliver your baggage to your hotel from the station you disembark from, this is just a suggestion. We will make a stop for food and loo visits. Arrives. The White Swan Golders Green at approximately 5pm-ish, where you can round off the day. Extras. There will a raffle draw. £1 per ticket. All proceeds will go to CICRA (Crohns In Childhood Research Association) charity via the OMBFC. The raffle will include prizes such as pop art picture, poster of Marc and bus signs. Refreshments. You are allowed to bring refreshments on board but if it is alcohol then this is limited to 1 x bottle of wine per two people or 2 x cans per person. We would be grateful if you could make the containers cans or plastic. This is due to safety and we will also be taking a break of half an hour for a few drinks, food and loos halfway around. If all goes well we are aiming for a group photo outside Morton's or another significant spot. Bus Route. 1. Starting from The Spencer Arms along Queens Ride towards 142 Upper Richmond Road. 2. 108 Lexham Gardens. 3. 22 Manchester Street. 4. 57 Blenheim Crescent. 5. Morton's Club. 6. 69 New Bond Street. 7. Middle Earth Club, Covent Garden. 8. Bilton Towers. 9. Golders Green Crem. 10. The White Swan, Golders Green. We are still looking at Finsbury Park, The Old Rainbow (church) and if we can fit this in as well we will. Please note that tickets are starting to sell quickly now & as they are limited availability they are likely to be sold out by the end of May!