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	One point
1	Rock And Roll (Part 1 & 2)Gary Glitter		An iconic glitter anthem of the 70s
2	Devil Gate DriveSuzi Quatro		A song of freedom and defiance riding on rock 'n' roll
3	Ziggy StardustDavid Bowie		Glory and Ruin of the Rockstar from Outer Space
4	Search and DestroyIggy & The Stooges		Iggy Pop's rebellious cry, the soul of the street
5	ViciousLou Reed		The shocking world of Lou Reed’s “Transformer”
6	Hot LoveT-REX		A classic by T. Rex, pioneers of glam rock
7	Queen BitchDavid Bowie		The captivating musical world of David Bowie
8	Beauty QueenRoxy Music		Revolutionary band of 70s glam rock
9	20th Century BoyT-REX		A T. Rex classic with a captivating distorted guitar riff
10	Third UncleBrian Eno		Eno’s pioneering musical worldview
11	Benny and the JetsElton John		Elton John, a classic song by a sci‑fi-style band
12	I’mamanJobriath		A maverick of glam rock, singing in their own way
13	Dyna-miteMud		An iconic upbeat rock ’n’ roll song
14	TrashNew York Dolls		A classic song by the punk pioneers, the New York Dolls
15	Make Me Smile (Come Up And See Me)Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel		Steve Harley’s classic song: a tale of betrayal and loneliness
16	The Ballroom BlitzSWEET		The Sweet, a representative glam rock band
17	All The Young DudesMOTT THE HOOPLE		A glam rock classic that captures the spirit of youth
18	Cum On Feel The NoizeSlade		Slade’s signature glam rock song, “Noize.”
19	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
20	Personality CrisisNew York Dolls		A quintessentially shocking song of glam rock
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	(Bang A Gong) Get It OnT-REX		A classic packed with the allure of glam rock
33	All because of youGeordie		A masterpiece by the British band, Geordie
34	Could Have Been MeThe Struts		Modern glam rock bands to watch
35	School’s OutAlice Cooper		The originator of visual kei, a rock star with striking makeup
36	PoisonAlice Cooper		A classic rock song depicting a catastrophic love
37	Standing In The RoadBlackfoot Sue		A British band formed in 1970, in the glam rock genre.
38	Life On MarsDavid Bowie		David Bowie's classic song, resonating in the heart
39	Reckless LifeGuns N’ Roses		Guns’ metal music and flashy appearance
40	Silver MachineHawkwind		Hawkwind, the psychedelic rock band
41	Born To LoseJohnny Thunders		An iconic punk rock song that captures the harshness of the city.
42	TrashNew York Dolls		A signature song by a pioneering glam rock band
43	More Than ThisRoxy Music		A heartrending love song, a timeless classic that resonates in the heart
44	Girls Girls GirlsSAILOR		SAILOR’s hit song: glam rock praising women
45	Get What Your GivenSLOWBONE		The enchanting musical world of glam rock
46	16 And SavagedSilverhead		Silverhead, a complex 1970s rock band
47	(No More) Mr. Nice GuysSparks		Sophisticated satire, a question to society
48	SebastianSteve Harley & Cockney Rebel		A classic debut song of glam rock
49	The UnconventionalJapan		The groundbreaking music of the British band that interacted with YMO
50	Keep Yourself AliveQueen		Queen was first appreciated in Japan.
51	Virginia PlainRoxy Music		Roxy Music’s early glitz and color
52	Come Up See MeSteve Harley & Cockney Rebel		A rhythmic number-one hit from 1970s Britain
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