AngelHeaded Hipster: The Songs of Marc Bolan & T. Rex

Overview

The complex and revolutionary music and lyrics of Marc Bolan and T. Rex, the glam rock powerhouse behind “Bang a Gong (Get it On)” and other iconic songs. Featuring archival performances and interviews with Elton John, Ringo Starr, and David Bowie, plus filmed musical interpretations by artists such as Nick Cave, John Cameron Mitchell, Joan Jett, Macy Gray, U2, and Father John Misty.

Directed by Ethan Silverman

Top cast

Marc Bolan

Self (archive footage)

Gloria Jones

Self

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Rolan Bolan

Self

Ringo Starr

Self

Nick Cave

Self

Hal Willner

Self

David Bowie

Self (archive footage)

Joan Jett

Self

Marc Ribot

Self

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Bill Frisell

Self

Bono

Self

The Edge

Self

Larry Mullen Jr.

Self

Adam Clayton

Self

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Devendra Banhart

Self

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Rodrigo Amarante

Self

Father John Misty

Self

Macy Gray

Self

Beth Orton

Self

Kesha

Self

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