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Glitter in the Sky (Cosmic Dancers)
They lit up the 70s in sequins and thunder, then slipped away while the echo of their riffs still bounced off the moon. This corner pays homage to the glam icons we lost – the cosmic dancers, the shock-rock ringmasters, the wild poets who redefined rock and then bowed out on their own terms.
Marc Bolan · Brian Connolly · Mick Ronson · Steve Priest · Trevor Bolder · Cozy Powell · Jobriath · Freddie Mercury · and the others who took the glitter with them.


Remembering Alvin Stardust: A Glam Rock Legend Lost Too Soon
Posted on October 23, 2025 – Marking 11 Years Since His Passing Today, as the calendar flips to October 23, it's impossible not to pause and reflect on one of the true icons of British glam rock: Alvin Stardust. It's been exactly 11 years since we lost him on this very day in 2014, at the age of 72, following a brave battle with prostate cancer. For those of us who grew up with his leather-clad swagger and infectious hooks, his absence still feels raw. Alvin wasn't just a mus

Alvin Stardust
Oct 22, 20143 min read


Glitter in the Sky: Marianne Faithfull
The Bohemian Icon Whose Voice Echoed Through Rock's Shadows Marianne Evelyn Gabriel Faithfull, born December 29, 1946, in London, England, was a singer, actress, and enduring symbol of rock's wild heart—known for her crystalline Sixties ballads, her role as muse to the Rolling Stones, and her gritty reinvention amid personal turmoil. While her path briefly glittered in glam rock's orbit with a unforgettable 1973 duet alongside David Bowie, Faithfull's true legacy was her raw
glamslam72
Dec 29, 19463 min read


Glitter in the Sky: Chelita Secunda
The Lady Who Started It All – Glam Rock's Sparkling Stylist Chelita Secunda (née Salvatori), born January 1, 1945, in London, England, was a glamorous journalist, fashion stylist, and PR maven whose bold vision ignited the glam rock era. As the wife of T. Rex manager Tony Secunda and a key collaborator with Marc Bolan, she transformed raw rock talent into a glittering spectacle, famously applying the first flecks of glitter to Bolan's cheeks and curating his iconic wardrobe.

T.Rex
Dec 31, 19443 min read


Glitter in the Sky: June Child
The Glam Rock Muse Who Shaped Marc Bolan’s World 'She filled in all the pieces that were missing in his (Marc Bolan) life.' Tony Visconti....

T.Rex
Aug 22, 19433 min read
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