The allure of 70s glam rock! A host of masterpieces that colored a dazzling chapter of music history

Glam rock, which took the world by storm in the 1970s with glitter-drenched makeup and flamboyant costumes.

It went beyond mere fashion, revolutionizing the music scene with genderless expression and highly artistic songs.

Although it is now recognized as an important subgenre of rock, at the time it was a shocking presence that overturned existing values.

In this article, we introduce glam rock from its birth and development to the signature songs that defined its golden era.

Enjoy the musical innovation hidden behind the flashy outfits and the timeless allure that never fades with age!

Playlist

The allure of 70s glam rock! A host of masterpieces that colored a dazzling chapter of music history
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	The Ballroom BlitzSWEET		The Sweet, a representative glam rock band
2	Ziggy StardustDavid Bowie		Glory and Ruin of the Rockstar from Outer Space
3	Rock And Roll (Part 1 & 2)Gary Glitter		An iconic glitter anthem of the 70s
4	All The Young DudesMOTT THE HOOPLE		A glam rock classic that captures the spirit of youth
5	Queen BitchDavid Bowie		The captivating musical world of David Bowie
6	Cum On Feel The NoizeSlade		Slade’s signature glam rock song, “Noize.”
7	Search and DestroyIggy & The Stooges		Iggy Pop's rebellious cry, the soul of the street
8	ViciousLou Reed		The shocking world of Lou Reed’s “Transformer”
9	Beauty QueenRoxy Music		Revolutionary band of 70s glam rock
10	Devil Gate DriveSuzi Quatro		A song of freedom and defiance riding on rock 'n' roll
11	20th Century BoyT-REX		A T. Rex classic with a captivating distorted guitar riff
12	Hot LoveT-REX		A classic by T. Rex, pioneers of glam rock
13	This Town Ain’t Big Enough For Both Of Us (This Town Ain’t Big Enough For Both Of Us)Sparks		Sparks’ 50th anniversary, a distinctive brother duo
14	Personality CrisisNew York Dolls		A quintessentially shocking song of glam rock
15	Third UncleBrian Eno		Eno’s pioneering musical worldview
16	Benny and the JetsElton John		Elton John, a classic song by a sci‑fi-style band
17	I’mamanJobriath		A maverick of glam rock, singing in their own way
18	Dyna-miteMud		An iconic upbeat rock ’n’ roll song
19	TrashNew York Dolls		A classic song by the punk pioneers, the New York Dolls
20	Make Me Smile (Come Up And See Me)Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel		Steve Harley’s classic song: a tale of betrayal and loneliness
21	Metal GuruT-REX		A music band representing glam rock
22	Space OddityDavid Bowie		Bowie’s richly varied early 1970s
23	Malibu Beach NightmareHanoi rocks		Hanoi Rocks: popular for their flamboyant glam rock
24	Too Fast For LoveMötley Crüe		Motley Crue, a representative band of glam metal
25	Can The CanSuzi Quatro		Suzi Quatro, Queen of Rock
26	Up Around The BendHanoi rocks		A classic glam rock masterpiece from Finland, brimming with charm!
27	The Last GoodbyeSLOWBONE		A band between glam and prog rock
28	Take Me I’m YoursJobriath		The album “Mysterious Jobrias” is shocking.
29	Animal NitrateSuede		Suede revolutionizes the music scene with sensual music
30	Walk On The Wild SideLou Reed		Lou Reed's decadent musical world
31	Raw PowerIggy & The Stooges		Pioneer of punk rock, highly influential artist
32	TrashNew York Dolls		A signature song by a pioneering glam rock band
33	(Bang A Gong) Get It OnT-REX		A classic packed with the allure of glam rock
34	All because of youGeordie		A masterpiece by the British band, Geordie
35	Could Have Been MeThe Struts		Modern glam rock bands to watch
36	16 And SavagedSilverhead		Silverhead, a complex 1970s rock band
37	PoisonAlice Cooper		A classic rock song depicting a catastrophic love
38	School’s OutAlice Cooper		The originator of visual kei, a rock star with striking makeup
39	Standing In The RoadBlackfoot Sue		A British band formed in 1970, in the glam rock genre.
40	Life On MarsDavid Bowie		David Bowie's classic song, resonating in the heart
41	Reckless LifeGuns N’ Roses		Guns’ metal music and flashy appearance
42	Silver MachineHawkwind		Hawkwind, the psychedelic rock band
43	Born To LoseJohnny Thunders		An iconic punk rock song that captures the harshness of the city.
44	More Than ThisRoxy Music		A heartrending love song, a timeless classic that resonates in the heart
45	Girls Girls GirlsSAILOR		SAILOR’s hit song: glam rock praising women
46	Get What Your GivenSLOWBONE		The enchanting musical world of glam rock
47	(No More) Mr. Nice GuysSparks		Sophisticated satire, a question to society
48	Come Up See MeSteve Harley & Cockney Rebel		A rhythmic number-one hit from 1970s Britain
49	SebastianSteve Harley & Cockney Rebel		A classic debut song of glam rock
50	The UnconventionalJapan		The groundbreaking music of the British band that interacted with YMO
51	Keep Yourself AliveQueen		Queen was first appreciated in Japan.
52	Virginia PlainRoxy Music		Roxy Music’s early glitz and color
53	Heart-Shaped Glasses (When The Heart Guides The Hand)Marilyn Manson		Manson is a decadent musician.
54	Home Sweet HomeMötley Crüe		A classic song that sings of feelings for family far away
55	Get Your Hands Off My WomanThe Darkness		A representative glam rock band of the 21st century
56	I Wish It Could Be Christmas EverydayWizzard		The band of Roy Wood, who created a Christmas song