Glam Rock

Glam rock is a flamboyant and theatrical genre that emerged in the late 1960s and flourished in the 1970s. Characterized by its blend of catchy hooks, anthemic choruses, and eclectic instrumentation, glam rock combines elements of rock, pop, and proto-punk with a strong emphasis on visual spectacle and androgynous fashion. Born out of the UK's underground club scene, glam rock's early years were marked by its fusion of bohemian glamor and rebellious energy, with artists incorporating elaborate costumes, makeup, and personas into their acts. At its peak, glam rock's bombastic sound, often featuring layered harmonies, crunchy guitars, and operatic vocals, captivated audiences worldwide, influencing subsequent genres like punk, new wave, and arena rock. With its irreverent spirit, fluid identity, and undeniable showmanship, glam rock remains a vibrant and enduring force in the history of popular music.

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MAD!
Album - 12 Tracks - Released May 23, 2025

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Alice Cooper
Art Nation
Autogramm
Billy Morrison
Bowie
Brian Eno
Brian Molko
Britney Manson
Brother Firetribe
Bryan Ferry
Bulletboys
Damiano David
Danny Zeppelin
David Bendeth
David Bowie
Def Leppard
Donovan
Elton John
Faces
Filippa Nässil
Francis Rossi
Freddie Mercury
Garek
Gyasi
H.E.A.T
Heatseeker
Hot Pursuit
Iggy Pop
Jake Shears
John Howard
Jonathan King
KAV
KISS
Kalapács
Kat Robichaud
Kelly Deco
Leaderless
Lena Hall
Lil Chris
Lou Reed
Love Crushed Velvet
Luke Spiller
Lulu
Luvcat
Magnus Uggla
Marilyn Manson
Marlon Garay
Mick Swagger
Mikael Erlandsson
Miley Cyrus
Mr. Wilson and the French Ticklers
Mud
Nameless Friends
Nanase Aikawa
New Silver Girl
New Wave Kill
Phil Mogg
Queen
Ragdoll
Redline
Ritualist
Runaway Street
Saxton
Smokie
Snowy Shaw / Breakfast for Champions
Sohodolls
Sparks
Starcrawler
Status Quo
Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel
Stryper
Sug
Supersonic Deuces
Sweet
THE STRAZE
Terrific Sunday
The Darkness
The Idiot Kids
The Kinks
The London Suede
The Midnight Devils
The Moonlandingz
The Night Flight Orchestra
The Oozes
The Quireboys
The Rubettes
The Scarlet Opera
The Struts
Tino Casal
Tommy Henriksen
Trapeze
Tremendous
Tuk Smith & The Restless Hearts
Velvet Rebellion
White
Wig Wam
ZIGGY
dreamchild
of Montreal
princess paparazzi
Queen
Miley Cyrus
Elton John
Måneskin
David Bowie
KISS
Marilyn Manson
Def Leppard
Supertramp
The Kinks
Eric Carmen
Alice Cooper
Britney Manson
Meat Loaf
Lou Reed
Blue Swede
Iggy Pop
Cheap Trick
Brian Eno
10cc
Freddie Mercury
The Struts
T. Rex
Bryan Ferry
Status Quo
Quiet Riot
Roxy Music
The Stranglers
The Darkness
Suzi Quatro
Sweet
Chris Norman
princess paparazzi
Smokie
Sohodolls
Richard O'Brien
Donovan
Crush 40
Faces
Magnus Uggla
Slade
of Montreal
Sparks
Spacehog
Nanase Aikawa
Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel
The Oozes
Gerard Way
The Tubes
H.E.A.T
Sniff 'n' The Tears
Brian May
Pilot
Mick Mars
Gary Glitter
Mott The Hoople
Lulu
Stryper
Acid Black Cherry
Steve Harley
Wig Wam
Marc Almond
Tino Casal
The Rubettes
Brother Firetribe
Skyhooks
New York Dolls
The Night Flight Orchestra
Lynch Mob
ZIGGY
Mud
Steve Conte
Wax Fang
Diamond Yukai
Showaddywaddy
Hanoi Rocks
Billy Morrison
Luvcat
Jake Shears
Paul Stanley
The Quireboys
Racey
White
Ragdoll
Art Nation
The Scarlet Opera
Vinyl on HBO
Alaska Y Los Pegamoides
Tyketto
Lilith Czar
Return
Starcrawler
Kirin J Callinan
Wizzard
Bulletboys
The London Suede
Britny Fox
Cherie Currie
Marc Bolan
Stretch