glam rock

noun

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

Example Sentences

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.

From Los Angeles Times

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

From BBC

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

From Salon

The runway was a canvas for eccentric, eye-catching looks that melded contrasting historical references — like the standout silver top with a a breastplate that evoked King Arthur and his knights and a disco sheen reminiscent of Britain’s Glam Rock heyday.

From Seattle Times

From glam rock fashion to Old Hollywood glam, glamour’s the word of the day.

From Los Angeles Times