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Marc Bolan Honoured With London Blue Plaque as Unheard 1975 T. Rex Recordings Arrive

The commemoration coincides with the release of newly uncovered 1975 studio recordings.

Overview

  • English Heritage installed the plaque at 31 Clarendon Gardens, Maida Vale, marking the home Bolan occupied at the height of his early‑1970s success.
  • A ceremony led by Yes keyboardist Rick Wakeman drew fans and fellow musicians, with tributes highlighting Bolan’s vision and cultural impact.
  • Demon Music Group released the previously unheard I’m Dazed and an alternate take of Billy Super Duper, recovered from long‑forgotten studio tapes.
  • I’m Dazed was produced by Bolan and recorded in 1975 at Château d’Hérouville and Musicland Studios with engineer Reinhold Mack, featuring the mid‑’70s T. Rex lineup and a new mix by Steven Wilson.
  • The tracks are available to stream and download now, with a limited 7-inch single due on November 7 and a 50th anniversary edition of Bolan’s Zip Gun slated for National Album Day 2025.