Where to Start with glam rock

style of rock music that developed in the United Kingdom in the early 1970s performed by musicians who wore outrageous costumes, makeup, and hairstyles, particularly platform shoes and glitter

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About glam rock

What is glam rock?

style of rock music that developed in the United Kingdom in the early 1970s performed by musicians who wore outrageous costumes, makeup, and hairstyles, particularly platform shoes and glitter

Where should I start with glam rock?

Start with "Brutal Planet" by Alice Cooper. It captures what makes glam rock worth exploring.

What are the best glam rock albums?

The glam rock albums worth hearing first: "Brutal Planet" by Alice Cooper, "Welcome to My Nightmare" by Alice Cooper, "The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars" by David Bowie, "Devil's Got a New Disguise: The Very Best of Aerosmith" by Aerosmith and "Honkin' on Bobo" by Aerosmith.

How many glam rock artists are there?

northsound.fm covers 185 glam rock artists, each with a recommended starting album and listening path.