Glam Rock Bands

David Bowie artist profile — glam rock pioneer whose restless gear experiments and Mick Ronson's Les Paul defined an era of theatricality and sonic reinvention.

Elton John artist profile — piano-driven pop-rock, Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, and five decades of flamboyant, hit-making brilliance.

Iggy Pop artist profile — proto-punk godfather whose Stooges weaponized Les Paul distortion, Marshall volume, and raw fuzz into the blueprint for punk rock.

Marc Bolan artist profile — the architect of glam rock, from acoustic folk origins to Les Paul-driven electric swagger through Orange amplification.

Mott the Hoople artist profile — glam rock with hard-rock muscle, blending Les Paul riffs, piano, and Bowie-penned anthems.

New York Dolls artist profile — proto-punk glam from the Lower East Side, built on raw Gibson SG grit and Marshall overdrive.

Queen — genre-defying rock legends whose operatic ambition and theatrical performances made them one of music's greatest acts.

Roxy Music artist profile — art-glam pioneers pairing EMS VCS3 synthesis with angular guitar to create sophisticated, experimental rock.

Slade artist profile — glam rock's loudest band, powered by Marshall-driven Les Paul riffs, Telecaster grit, and anthemic stomp.

Sparks artist profile — eccentric art-glam built on Oberheim synths, Les Paul muscle, and Ron and Russell Mael's restless invention.

Suzi Quatro artist profile — glam rock's bass-driving force, powering hits with Fender Precision punch through a Marshall stack.

Sweet artist profile — heavy glam built on ES-335 crunch, Marshall power, and multi-part harmonies that belied their pop appeal.

T. Rex artist profile — Marc Bolan's glam rock machine, built on doubled Les Paul riffs, Leslie-swirled guitar, and irresistible boogie grooves.