Marc Bolan (September 24, 1977) In Memory of Marc – Sounds Magazine Two-Page Tribute

Publication: Sounds

Date: September 24, 1977

Writer: Geoff Barton

A moving two-page tribute in Sounds magazine that pays heartfelt farewell to Marc Bolan, who died in a car crash on 16 September 1977 at the age of just 29.

The piece blends personal reminiscence, industry reaction, and deep reflection on Bolan’s extraordinary journey — from the gentle acoustic days of Tyrannosaurus Rex through the explosive T. Rextasy era and beyond. One of the first major tributes published after his death, it captures the genuine shock and grief that swept through the British music scene.