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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A.C.T
Adam Lambert
Alice Cooper
Andy Mackay
Angel
Ashes And Diamonds
Babylon A.D.
Bangalore Choir
Barry Hay
Bay City Rollers
Be Bop Deluxe
Black Veil Brides
BlackRain
Blacklist Union
Bobby Conn
Brake Loose
Brasko
Brian Eno
Brian May
Britney Manson
Britny Fox
Bulletboys
Cats in Space
Cheap Trick
Chris Norman
Cozy Powell
Dagger Polyester
Damiano David
Dangerous Toys
Danny Ayala
David Bowie
Def Leppard
Diamond Yukai
Dokken
Donovan
Elton John
Enuff Z'Nuff
Faces
Foxy Shazam
Francis Rossi
Freddie Mercury
Garek
Gary Numan
Gyasi
H.E.A.T
Helix
Iggy Pop
Jake Shears
KISS
Kevin Steele
Killer Hearts
Lilith Czar
Luke Spiller
Luvcat
Lynch Mob
MIRADOR
Michael Des Barres
Michael Monroe
Missing Persons
Moses Brown
Mulga Bore Hard Rock
Mötley Crüe
Patti Smith
Phil Manzanera
Pulp
Purpendicular
Queen
Ragdoll
Razorbats
Ritualist
Roxy Music
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Sea Hags
Skid Row
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Sparks
Starmen
Stryper
Supergrass
Suzi Quatro
Sweet Savage
The Darkness
The Hollywood Stars
The Last Dinner Party
The Lemon Twigs
The Quireboys
The Scaramanga Six
The Shirts
The Stranglers
The Struts
The White Screen
Treat
Tuk Smith & The Restless Hearts
Ty Segall
Tyketto
Wildstreet
Yves Tumor
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Queen
Elton John
Måneskin
David Bowie
KISS
Marilyn Manson
Def Leppard
Mötley Crüe
The Stranglers
Supertramp
The Kinks
Eric Carmen
Yves Tumor
Alice Cooper
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Iggy Pop
The Last Dinner Party
Skid Row
Lou Reed
Brian Eno
Meat Loaf
Blue Swede
Roxy Music
Pulp
Adam Lambert
Black Veil Brides
The Struts
T. Rex
Freddie Mercury
10cc
Bryan Ferry
Twisted Sister
The Darkness
Cheap Trick
Status Quo
Supergrass
Sparks
Sweet
Patti Smith
Suzi Quatro
Foxy Shazam
Faces
Britney Manson
Chris Norman
Smokie
Quiet Riot
Richard O'Brien
Donovan
Crush 40
Dokken
Gary Numan
Magnus Uggla
Slade
of Montreal
Luvcat
Spacehog
The Oozes
Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel
Ty Segall
Gerard Way
The Tubes
Bay City Rollers
Sniff 'n' The Tears
Pilot
Brian May
Lulu
Mick Mars
Gary Glitter
Mott The Hoople
Stryper
The Lemon Twigs
Steve Harley
Adam & The Ants
Missing Persons
Wig Wam
Montrose
New York Dolls
Tino Casal
The Rubettes
Brother Firetribe
H.E.A.T
Skyhooks
The Quireboys
Gene Loves Jezebel
After The Fire
Helix
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Billy Morrison
Mud
Lynch Mob
Wax Fang
Steve Conte
Sherbet
Diamond Yukai
Cargo
The Night Flight Orchestra
Hanoi Rocks
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