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GLAM ROCK BEAR’S
GLAM ROCK FILES |
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What is Glam Rock? |
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WHAT'S ON THE SITE
Follow the link to go to the relevent page
The Big Three
T.Rex, David Bowie, Roxy Music
The Camp Guitarist Factor
Slade, Sweet, Mud, Sensational Alex HarveyBand
Glitter Rock
Gary Glitter, The Glitter Band, Hello, Barry Blue, Kristine Sparkle, Jigsaw
The Image Changers
Mott The Hoople, Alvin Stardust, Roy Wood(Wizzard & E.L.O.)
Glam Girls
Suzi Quatro, Fox, Lynsey DePaul, DanaGillespie, Bobbie McGee, Zenda Jacks, Lulu,Pan's People
Fashionably Late & Fresh From ArtSchool
Sparks, Cockney Rebel, Queen, BeBop DeLuxe
Going Solo
Bryan Ferry, Eno, Phil Manzanera, AndyMackay, Rik Kenton, Mick Ronson, Ian Hunter,Thunder Thighs, Steve Harley, Noosha Fox,David Johansen, Larry Lurex
Glam US Style
Alice Cooper, New York Dolls, Lou Reed, JohnCale, Iggy & The Stooges, Jobriath, Fancy,Bette Midler, Kiss, Angel, Brownsville Station,The Runaways, Pandora, Wayne County,Blondie, Todd Rundgren, Milk'N'Cookies
Glam European Style
Golden Earring, Bonnie St. Claire, Catapult,Kayak, Heart, Giorgio Moroder, Peter Maffay,Abba, The Frenchies
Glam Australian Style
Skyhooks, Sherbet, William Shakespeare,Rabbit, Supernaut, Hush, Space Waltz
Glam Pop
Bay City Rollers, Kenny, Arrows, David Essex,The Osmonds, Pilot, Flintlock, Slik, Racey,Rosetta Stone, Ricky Wilde, The Wombles
Glam Rockers
Chris Spedding, Sharks, Jeff Beck, Heavy Metal Kids, Hawkwind, Rolling Stones, Kinks, CozyPowell, Rod Stewart & The Faces, Geordie,Blackfoot Sue, Atomic Rooster, John Kongos,Maggie Bell, Bad Company, The Strawbs,Steeleye Span
Odds & Ends
Chicory Tip, Mr. Big, Elton John, Spiders FromMars, The Rubettes, Showaddywaddy, LeoSayer, 10'cc, Sailor, The Sadistic Mika Band
Junk Shop Glam
Son Of A Gun, Harley Quinne, Iron Virgin,Hector, Silverhead, Starbuck, The Jook, Jet, Big John's Rock & Roll Circus, Stavely Makepeace, Bearded Lady, Brett Smiley, Erasmus Chorum, Peter Straker, Shabby Tiger, Merlin, Buster,Bilbo Baggins and many more
Films, Shows & TV
The Rocky Horror Show, Tim Curry, Little Nell,Phantom Of The Paradise, Rock Follies, Top OfThe Pops, Lift Off, Supersonic, Josie & ThePussycats, Andy Bown, Mick Robertson, Velvet Goldmine, Hedwig
The Glam Rock Legacy
Amanda Lear, Labelle, Grace Jones, SarahBrightman, Dee D. Jackson, Amii Stewart,Divine, Adam & The Ants, Bauhaus, CuddlyToys, Mystery Girls, Poison, Quiet Riot, HanoiRocks, Transvision Vamp, Sigue Sigue Sputnik, The Polecats, Roman Holliday, Joan Jett,Marilyn Manson, Suede, Placebo
Glam Rock Christmas
Glam Links
Glam Rock Discography
Glam Rock Diary
Glittery Obituary
Glam Rock For Sale+ Wants list
Who is Glam Rock Bear?
ARTIST PAGES
Bobbie McGee
Erasmus Chorum
Teddy Palmer & The Rumble Band |
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Let’s make it clear from the start that what we are talking about here is ‘real’glam rock, the phenomenon that started in Britain at the beginning of theseventies and lasted throughout most of that decade, we’re not concerned herewith the American Glam Metal craze of the 80’s, or even the glam revivalists ofthe 90’s.
There are a number of websites, books, etc. about the Glam Rock phenomenaof the seventies, and, aside from a select group of key artists, most seem agreed that, unlike almost every other genre of music, the ‘glam factor’ could not beput down to a certain style of music, a certain look, or even a certain fan base, it just seems to be a case of who was around at the right time, had the rightconnections, and, in most cases retrospectively, fitted in most with themovement.
The ‘key’ glam rock artists about whom there is no argument were T.Rex, DavidBowie and Roxy Music. Other artists who are almost universally included under the glam rock banner include Sweet, Slade, Hello. Gary Glitter, The GlitterBand, Mud, Suzi Quatro, plus a few select US acts such as New York Dolls, AliceCooper and Jobriath. From here the ground becomes more murky witheveryone from The Wombles to The Rolling Stones coming under the banner.
What I aim to do here is not to provide full biographies or reviews of the artists(in most cases there are excellent sites already covering those bases), but rather to provide a starting point, with links to many sites covering the individualartists. The pics on this site are, by and large, scanned from my personal record and magazine collection, with a few 'borrowed' from other sources (if I happento have used any images which you know to be copyrighted please let me know and they will be removed).
This site aims to present all the angles, but at the end of the day glam is whatyou want it to be. Stick some Bowie on the decks, sprinkle some glitter on yourcheeks, sit back and enjoy!
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Marc Bolan |
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SWEET's Brian Connolly |
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Gary Glitter |
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Roy Wood |
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David Bowie, Iggy Pop & Lou Reed |
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GREAT NEWS FOR FANS OF JUNK SHOP GLAM
There seems to be a lot happening on the Junk Shop Glam front rightnow.
First up is the re-emergence of Brett Smiley, who followed up the CDissue of his original 70's recordings with a successful London show,and another coming up on November 24th. Check outhis new website for full details.
Second is the exciting announcement of a second CD compilation ofjunk shop glam tracks, tentatively titled 'Glitter From The Litter Bin',which is scheduled for an October/November release. It will featurethe first CD releases for many excellent 'lost' tracks by The Jook,Starbuck, Spiv, Kid Dynamite, Renegade, Buster, Streakers and others.
Last, but not least, is the news that Angel Air records will shortly bereleasing a full CD of 70's material by Bearded Lady. Check out theAngel Air website for updates (they have also just re-issued the earlyMott The Hoople catalogue). |
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Whats new in September/October 2003
Well first off apologies for thelack of updates in recentmonths, though truth be told thesite has reached the point where there is really very little left toadd.
There are minorupdates/additions to severalpages including Junk ShopGlam and Glittery Obituaries,and an overhaul of the GlamRock For Sale Page |
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