Marc Feld (born
May 8,
1947), better known as
Marc Bolan, was the lead singer and songwriter with the band
Tyrannosaurus Rex and later
T. Rex from
1967 until his death in a car crash in
1977. He is credited by many as having invented
glam rock, although fans of
David Bowie may disagree.
Before forming T Rex he was a member of the flower children[?]/mod band John's Children[?].