About Glam metal
Glam metal is a music genre that emerged in United States and United Kingdom in the 1970s. It is usually classed as a form of hard rock, metal music and glam music. Its influences include glam rock and power ballad.
Artists closely associated with the genre include Cher, Ozzy Osbourne, Bon Jovi, Alice Cooper, Nikolai Noskov and Jon Bon Jovi.
From Wikipedia
Glam metal is a subgenre of heavy metal that features pop-influenced hooks and guitar riffs, upbeat rock anthems, and slow power ballads. It borrows heavily from the fashion and image of 1970s glam rock.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Glam metal.
- ↑ hard rock
- ↑ metal music
- ↑ glam music
Key artists
- Cher
- Ozzy Osbourne
- Bon Jovi
- Alice Cooper
- Nikolai Noskov
- Jon Bon Jovi
- Slash
- Europe
- Tarja Turunen
- David Coverdale
Related genres
Frequently asked questions
What is Glam metal?
Glam metal is a music genre that emerged in United States and United Kingdom in the 1970s. It is usually classed as a form of hard rock, metal music and glam music. Its influences include glam rock and power ballad.
Where and when did Glam metal originate?
Glam metal originated in United States and United Kingdom in the 1970s.
Who are famous Glam metal artists?
Cher, Ozzy Osbourne, Bon Jovi, Alice Cooper, Nikolai Noskov and Jon Bon Jovi.