glam rock

American

[glam rahk] / ˈglæm ˈrɑk /

noun

a style of rock music popular in the 1970s, characterized by diverse musical styles and theatrical or androgynous performances.

glam rock British

noun

a style of rock music of the early 1970s, characterized by the glittery flamboyance and androgynous image of its performers

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Other Word Forms

glam rocker

noun

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“It effectively killed the last vestiges of ’80s glam rock, all that hair, metal and theatrics,” says Fink.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 1, 2026

Ace Frehley, the original lead guitarist for US glam rock group KISS, has died, his family said.

From Barron's • Oct. 16, 2025

Hailing from Walsall, West Midlands, Noddy Holder fronted the glam rock band from 1966 until 1992, scoring six UK number one singles.

From BBC • Oct. 19, 2023

While visiting her dad at work, Johnstone got a glimpse of John’s glam rock wardrobe, which, looking back, may have inspired her.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 13, 2023

Even glam rock elements, such as a gold leather coat, were handled carefully.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 1, 2023

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