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Glam Slam Guide: (Where To Start)
The ultimate crash course in glitter – one icon at a time.
Short, sharp, and dripping in 70s excess – every guide gives you the essential albums, the must-hear tracks, the killer facts, and the deeper dive you need to go from curious to obsessed.Each guide also has links at the bottom to related categories.


A Beginner’s Guide - The Sweet
(The Kings of Glam Pop) The Sweet (often known simply as Sweet) were a British glam rock band formed in 1968 in London. Known for their infectious hooks, towering harmonies, powerful riffs, and flamboyant stage image, they became one of the most successful and recognisable acts of the early 1970s glam rock explosion. With their glittery costumes, platform boots, and sing-along anthems, The Sweet perfectly embodied the fun, colourful spirit of the era. EARLY YEARS & RISE TO FA

Sweet
Jan 1, 2023


A Beginner’s Guide - Slade
Slade were a British glam rock band formed in 1966 in Wolverhampton. Known for their raw power, stomping anthems, and working-class swagger, they became one of the most successful and beloved bands of the early 1970s glam rock era. With their platform boots, mirrored top hats, and shout-along choruses, Slade defined the loud, fun, and unpretentious side of glam. EARLY YEARS & RISE TO FAME Originally called The N’Betweens, the band changed their name to Slade in 1970 under the

Slade
Jan 1, 2023


A Beginners Guide - Roxy Music
(The Art School Glam Revolutionaries) Roxy Music was a British art rock and glam rock band formed in 1970 in London. Known for their sophisticated, stylish sound, eclectic influences, and striking visual aesthetic, they became one of the most innovative and influential bands of the 1970s. Blending art rock, glam, pop, and avant-garde elements, Roxy Music helped bridge the gap between underground experimentation and mainstream success. FOUNDING & EARLY YEARS Roxy Music was for

Roxy Music
Feb 8, 1988
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