Glam Rock Pioneers: Bowie, T. Rex, Dolls, Roxy

0:00It's April 30th. This is Music News today, AI-powered stories from the music world. I'm Cory with the story. Glam Rock hit the scene in the early 70s and flipped rock music upside down, ditching the plain looks for wild costumes, sparkly makeup, and androgynous vibes that challenged every norm. We're talking the big four who defined it, David Bowie, T-Rex, New York Dolls, and Roxy Music. These acts turn rock into theater, blending killer sounds with bold visuals that screamed reinvention. Bowie perfected the style with his 1972 album The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and The Spiders from Mars, packing hits like Starman and suffragist city into a sci-fi spectacle. T-Rex kicked it off earlier, evolving from folk roots into psychedelic pop with their 1971 breakthrough electric warrior and that. Swaggering track, get it on. Across the pond, the New York Dolls brought raw American edge, mixing glam flash with

1:00punk grit and blues riffs. Their 1973 debut shocked with high heels, teased hair, and frontman David Johansson in Spandex or lingerie, influencing both glam and punk crowds. Meanwhile, Roxy Music added brains to the glam game, led by Brian Ferry with futuristic electronics and art rock layers on their 1972. Love titled debut and follow up for your pleasure. Brian Eno's wild synth ideas made them stand out as innovative forces. These pioneers paved the way for punk and new wave, proving rock could be flamboyant, fearless, and future proof, still echoing in music today.