English Heritage has announced that it is to unveil a Blue Plaque in honour of Marc Bolan (1947–1977). The enigmatic frontman of T. Rex spearheaded the Glam Rock movement of the 1970s. Known for his flamboyant style and electrifying stage presence, Bolan captivated audiences with his fusion of rock, folk, and glittering theatrics, making hits like Get It On and Ride a White Swan.

The plaque will mark one of his west London addresses. Bolan died after his car ploughed into a tree in Queen’s Ride in Barnes in 1977, where there is already a ‘tree shrine’.

The English Heritage Blue Plaque is to be placed at “one of his west London addresses” (hopefully his last home, at 142 Upper Richmond Road, not far from where he died). It will be interesting to see how it is positioned, given the wall that exists there opposite the north end of Gilpin Avenue.

//www.english-heritage.org.uk