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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glam rocker

noun

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glam rock

“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

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

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 4, 2024

While Heart is partly known for its powerful guitar work, the Wilsons’ pop sensibilities came out on “Never,” one of four top-10 hits off their self-titled 1985 album that signaled Heart’s embrace of glam rock.

From Seattle Times ● Jan. 1, 2024

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

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