glam rock
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Summary
glam rock is a music genre[1]. It ranks in the top 3% of music genre entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7,830 views/month).[2]
Key Facts
- Followed by: glam metal[3]
- Subclass of: rock music[4], glam music[5]
- Commons category: Glam rock[6]
- Country of origin: United Kingdom[7]
- Inception: 1969[8]
- Topic's main category: Category:Glam rock[9]
- Native label: Glam Rock[10]
Why It Matters
glam rock has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] It is known by 54 alternative names across languages and contexts.[12]
It has been cited as an influence by Lady Gaga[13], a singer[14], b. 1986[15], of United States[16], awarded the MTV Video Music Award for Best New Artist[17], specialised in pop music[18]; glam metal[19], a music genre[20], founded in 1979[21]; visual kei[22], a music genre[23], founded in 1984[24]; and sleaze rock[25], a music genre[26].
FAQs
Who did glam rock influence?
glam rock has been cited as an influence by Lady Gaga[13], glam metal[19], visual kei[22], and sleaze rock[25].