How to get into glam rock
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 northsound.fm covers 185 glam rock artists with curated starting points for each.
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What's the best way to get into glam rock?
Start with David Bowie's "Let's Dance". It's one of the most accessible and representative entry points into glam rock.
Who are the best glam rock artists to start with?
Some of the best starting points for glam rock include David Bowie, Elton John and Aerosmith. Each has a dedicated listening guide on northsound.fm.
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