Glam Rock Guitar
Glam rock brought theatricality, style and swagger to 70s rock. David Bowie is the genre's defining figure, blending art, fashion and guitar-driven rock into something entirely new.
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Glam Rock Guitar
Glam rock guitar is about hooks and attitude. The riffs are catchy and immediate. Rebel Rebel has one of the most recognizable guitar riffs in rock history. Heroes uses a more atmospheric, effects-driven approach with Robert Fripp's legendary feedback guitar work.
Glam rock directly influenced Glam Metal in the 80s. Explore both genres to see how the sound evolved.