Glam Rock is a sub genre of rock and pop music that was created in the U.K. in the early 70's. This style of music was performed by musicians who wore outrageous clothes, makeup and hairstyles, particularly platform-soled boots and glitter. The flamboyant costumes were often considered androgynous and have been connected with the new views of gender roles at the time.
Glam Rock emerged out of the psychedelic and art rock scenes of the 60's and can be seen as an extension, or reaction against these styles. Some main acts of this genre are David Bowie, Lou Reed, and the New York Dolls. Some other acts who incorporated glam elements into their performance, but are not considered central to the genre are; Queen, Elton John, and the Rolling Stones.
David Bowie
David Bowie (David Robert Jones) was born on January 8th 1947 and he is a major figure in the whorl of popular music. He is regarded as an innovator for his work in the 70's and is known for his distinctive voice and the intellectual depth of his work. During the Glam Rock era, Bowie adopted a stage persona known as Ziggy Stardust. He dressed in costume, makeup, and died his hair red and launched the Ziggy Stardust show which contained all the theatrical elements that Glam was known for. His show was hugely popular and he became a star all over the world due to his creative approach to pop music.
David Bowie as Ziggy Stardust
Discography
1967
David Bowie
1979
Lodgers
1969
Space Oddity
1980
Scary Monters (and Super Creeps)
1970
The Man Who Sold the World
1983
Let's Dance
1971
Hunky Dory
1984
Tonight
1972
The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars
1987
Never Let Me Down
1973
Aladdin Sane
1993
Black Tie White Noise
1973
Pin Ups
1995
Outside
1974
Diamond Dogs
1997
Earthling
1975
Young Americans
1999
Hours
1976
Station to Station
2002
Heathen
1977
Low
2003
Reality
1977
Heroes
Influenced
This genre eventually influenced and evolved into Glam Metal (Hair Metal) which was heavier, and more melodic. Bands of this style include: KISS, Motley Crue, Twisted Sister, and W.A.S.P. This genre was created using hard rock/heavy metal riffs and had pop-influenced catchy hooks, and guitar riffs.
History
Glam Rock is a sub genre of rock and pop music that was created in the U.K. in the early 70's. This style of music was performed by musicians who wore outrageous clothes, makeup and hairstyles, particularly platform-soled boots and glitter. The flamboyant costumes were often considered androgynous and have been connected with the new views of gender roles at the time.Glam Rock emerged out of the psychedelic and art rock scenes of the 60's and can be seen as an extension, or reaction against these styles. Some main acts of this genre are David Bowie, Lou Reed, and the New York Dolls. Some other acts who incorporated glam elements into their performance, but are not considered central to the genre are; Queen, Elton John, and the Rolling Stones.
David Bowie
David Bowie (David Robert Jones) was born on January 8th 1947 and he is a major figure in the whorl of popular music. He is regarded as an innovator for his work in the 70's and is known for his distinctive voice and the intellectual depth of his work. During the Glam Rock era, Bowie adopted a stage persona known as Ziggy Stardust. He dressed in costume, makeup, and died his hair red and launched the Ziggy Stardust show which contained all the theatrical elements that Glam was known for. His show was hugely popular and he became a star all over the world due to his creative approach to pop music.Discography
Influenced
This genre eventually influenced and evolved into Glam Metal (Hair Metal) which was heavier, and more melodic. Bands of this style include: KISS, Motley Crue, Twisted Sister, and W.A.S.P. This genre was created using hard rock/heavy metal riffs and had pop-influenced catchy hooks, and guitar riffs.