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