glam rock

noun

1. a style of rock music of the early 1970s, characterized by the glittery flamboyance and androgynous image of its performers

Example Sentences

Riding on Glam Rock’s satiny coattails — and a new look, courtesy of Ronson — Bowie transformed himself into an international star.

From Salon

The runway was a canvas for eccentric, eye-catching looks that melded contrasting historical references — like the standout silver top with a a breastplate that evoked King Arthur and his knights and a disco sheen reminiscent of Britain’s Glam Rock heyday.

From Seattle Times

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

From Los Angeles Times

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

With the exception of the Singer-sung piano ballad, “Beth,” which kicked off the encore, the two-hour set that moved at an easygoing pace was largely a one-note affair of first-pumping, fluffy-hooked glam rock — not that anyone was complaining.

From Seattle Times