Glam rock

Not to be confused with Glam metal.

Glam rock (also called glitter rock) is a genre of rock music that first became popular in the early 1970s in the United Kingdom. Glam rock was mainly known for the hairstyles, makeup, and flashy clothing of its musicians, especially platform shoes and glitter. Glam artists took inspiration from many things, from bubblegum pop and 1950s rock and roll to cabaret, science fiction, and art rock. The flamboyant clothing and styles of performers were often camp or androgynous and have been described as playing with gender roles. It was made famous by acts such as David Bowie, Elton John, T. Rex, Alice Cooper, Slade, Gary Glitter, Queen and Sweet.

Notable artists

• T. Rex
• David Bowie
• Gary Glitter
• Roxy Music
• Mott the Hoople
• Alice Cooper
• Queen
• Mud
• Wizzard
• Suzi Quatro
• Slade
• Sweet
• Rolling Stones (were influenced on their 1973 song Silver Train).