glam rock

[glam rahk]

noun

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

glam rock

noun

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

Other Word Forms

• glam rocker noun

Example Sentences

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

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Actor and filmmaker Sylvester Stallone, glam rock band Kiss, disco singer Gloria Gaynor, country music star George Strait and English actor and comedian Michael Crawford made the list.

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English Heritage said his "iconic look, featuring sequins, feather boas, and platform boots" defined Glam Rock's aesthetic and "challenged traditional notions of masculinity".

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Riding on Glam Rock’s satiny coattails — and a new look, courtesy of Ronson — Bowie transformed himself into an international star.

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The runway was a canvas for eccentric, eye-catching looks that melded contrasting historical references — like the standout silver top with a a breastplate that evoked King Arthur and his knights and a disco sheen reminiscent of Britain’s Glam Rock heyday.

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