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What is Glam Rock? Glam rock, also known as glitter rock, is a music and fashion movement that originated in the UK in the early 1970s. It was characterized by its flamboyant and theatrical style, combining heavy rock music with outrageous costumes, makeup, and hairstyles.
David Bowie as Ziggy Stardust. Glam rock emerged from the art rock scene of the late 1960s. It glorified decadence and superficiality, in rejection of the more revolutionary tone of late ‘60s rock. Glam rock truly can be seen as both a music subgenre and a fashion movement. It had influences from pre-WWII cabaret, science fiction, and mythology.
Lou Reed. Bryan Ferry. Sweet. Steve Harley. Suzi Quatro. Cockney Rebel. More Glam Rock Albums. More Recent Releases. More Glam Rock Songs. Find Glam Rock Albums, Artists and Songs, and Hand-Picked Top Glam Rock Music on AllMusic.
