Glam Slam Chronicles (Everything)

The Black Country boys who made glam rock stomp, shout and spell badly on purpose! Slade were formed in Wolverhampton, England, in 1966 as The N’Betweens. By 1969 they’d become Ambrose Slade, then simply Slade under the guidance of manager Chas Chandler (ex-Animals, Jimi Hendrix discoverer). From skinhead boot-boy beginnings they exploded into the ultimate 1970s glam sensation – top hats, mirrors, misspelt song titles and the loudest live shows on the planet The Classic Line-

Bernard William Jewry, became a notable figure in the glam rock movement of the 1970s as Alvin Stardust. Here's an overview of his career, style, and impact: Early Life: Born: September 27, 1942, in Muswell Hill, London, England. Career Beginnings: 1960s: Initially, Jewry performed under the name Shane Fenton, leading Shane Fenton and the Fentones, a band that scored minor hits with songs like "I'm a Moody Guy" and "Cindy's Birthday." Rise as Alvin Stardust: Transformation: I

The trashiest, lipsticked, high-heeled punks who looked like they mugged the Rolling Stones in an alley and stole their wardrobe. They didn’t come from London with perfect hair and spaceships – they staggered out of the Lower East Side in torn fishnets, smeared mascara, and thrift-store dresses, playing three-chord chaos like the world was ending tomorrow (because for them, it probably was). The Glam Slam Essentials New York Dolls (1973) – Album Release (1973)The debut that s

The leather-clad poet who dragged the Velvet Underground's shades into the daylight and painted them glitter-black. He never wore platforms, never needed a spaceship, and definitely didn’t smile for the cameras… but without this deadpan, sunglasses-at-night New York City vampire, glam rock would have sounded a lot less dangerous The Glam Slam Essentials Transformer (1972) – Album Release (1972)Bowie & Ronson production magic. “Walk on the Wild Side”, “Perfect Day”, “Satellite

The Godfather of Punk – shirtless, fearless, and still bleeding on stage at 77. Before there was glam, before there was punk, before there was shock rock as we know it, there was a skinny kid from Michigan crawling through broken glass, smearing peanut butter on his chest, and inventing a whole new way to destroy yourself in front of an audience. The Essential Facts Born James Newell Osterberg Jr., April 21, 1947 – Muskegon, Michigan Frontman of The Stooges (1967–1974, reform

Singer, songwriter, and actor who has had a significant impact on the entertainment industry since the 1970s. Here's an overview of David Essex's career: Early Life: Born: July 23, 1947, in Plaistow, London, England, as David Albert Cook. Background: His father was an East End docker, and his mother was a self-taught pianist with Irish Traveller heritage. Musical Career: Early Career: Essex began his musical journey in the 1960s with bands like 'David Essex and the Mood Indig

The bespectacled piano man who turned camp into rocket fuel and made the 70s sparkle brighter than his wardrobe. He didn’t just play glam – he detonated it in feather boas, 12-inch platforms, Donald Duck outfits, and glasses that could blind aircraft. One minute he’s a shy session musician, the next he’s the biggest pop star on the planet, outselling everyone with heartbreak ballads and honky-château boogie. The Glam Slam Essentials Goodbye Yellow Brick Road (1973) – Album Re

The stomping, sax-blasting, silver-suited engine room that turned glam into a gang! Before they had a name, they were simply “the band” – the group of session musicians who gave Gary Glitter his trademark wall-of-sound stomp. When they stepped out front in 1974, they kept the glitter but added harmonies, horns, and pure bubblegum joy. The Classic Line-Up John Rossall – sax, vocals, ideas man Gerry Shephard – lead guitar, vocals (the pretty one) Pete Phipps – drums, vocals Ton

Established in 1972 in London by singer-songwriter Steve Harley, who had previously been involved in the folk scene and journalism, formed Cockney Rebel in the early 1970s. The original lineup included Harley, Jean-Paul Crocker (fiddle/mandolin), Stuart Elliott (drums), Paul Jeffreys (bass), and Nick Jones (guitar), later replaced by Pete Newnham. First Gig: One of their first major performances was supporting the Jeff Beck Group at the Roundhouse in London in 1973. Debut Alb

The operatic, over-the-top, caped crusaders who turned rock into theatre and made every stadium their playground. They didn’t just play glam – they hijacked it, cranked the volume to eleven, layered harmonies like cathedrals, and gave the world a singer who strutted in harlequin leotards and a crown. The Glam Slam Essentials Queen (1973) – Album Release (1973)The debut – “Keep Yourself Alive”, “Liar” – raw, heavy, and already ridiculous. Queen II (1974) – Album Release (1974)