Glam punk
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| Glam punk | |
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| Stylistic origins: | punk rock, garage rock, rock 'n' roll, glam rock, Rhythm and blues |
| Cultural origins: | Early 1970s, United States and United Kingdom |
| Typical instruments: | electric guitar, bass guitar, drums |
| Mainstream popularity: | Underground and cult following throughout much of its history. |
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| None | |
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| Protopunk | |
Glam punk (or glitter punk) is a term used to describe bands that mix elements of glam rock with protopunk or punk rock. Elements of rock are normally included too.
Some of the more notable acts who have been described as so include; New York Dolls, Hanoi Rocks and D Generation.
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[edit] Characteristics
The characteristics of glam punk is closely tied to that of the protopunk movement and 1977 punk rock; though garage rock elements are not uncommon. The most influential band for this style are the New York Dolls, who with their androgynous image and raw, loose playing music laid down an early blue-print for the style.
[edit] History
[edit] New York City and Detroit - 1970s
The first and most potent example of glam punk, is the New York Dolls, they are often considered one of the creators of punk rock music in general; Though after the punk explosion in London during the 1970s happened the Dolls were considered "glam" in comparison. Which would lead to them been described as "Glam-Punk".[1]
Iggy Pop is also considered by some as "glam punk" [2] this is most likely due to the protopunk sound of the Stooges which was largely influential on the punk rock movement, coupled with Iggy's androgynous image. Along with the works and close friendship with Glam rock icon David Bowie, who produced some of Iggy Pop's most popular music (such as "Lust for Life"). The same could be said for Alice Cooper Band who were one of the first glam rock bands and were later influential to the likes of Hanoi Rocks, punk bands such as the Sex Pistols have also cited them as an influence.[3]
Most of the original American "New Wave" bands, especially in New York City, showed at least a certain amount of "glam" influence, possibly because the "glam" scene was itself an underground phenomenon in the USA.
Some of the more obscure glam-punk groups from around this time such as Hollywood Brats, the Jook, Milk ‘N’ Cookies, Jet, and others can be heard on the compilation which was released in the 2000s named "Glitterbest: 20 Pre Punk 'n' Glam Terrace Stompers".[4]
[edit] 1980s in England, and closely related styles
The 1980s saw a re-emergence of the glam punk styling with the band Hanoi Rocks. While playing in London the group influenced several other bands who played in a similar style; Soho Roses, Kill City Dragons, Dogs D'Amour, the Babysitters and others.
A closely related form emerged in the United States in the 1980s, dubbed "sleaze glam" or sleaze rock, this style was somewhat related to glam punk. The New York Dolls and Iggy Pop had an influenced bands in the "sleaze glam" genre, such as Guns N' Roses, Faster Pussycat, and L.A. Guns, though these bands also incorporated hard rock and heavy metal elements, not found in pure glam punk. Guns N' Roses in particular showed their glam-punk roots by devoting their last studio album, "The Spaghetti Incident?", almost entirely to punk-rock cover versions.
[edit] Revival: 1990s
The 1990s were a mixed time for glam punk bands; the glam image was unpopular, but punk rock influenced music forms were on the rise with grunge acts such as Nirvana. Putting them in a catch 22 situation of sorts.
Never the less, bands emerged such as D Generation a New York City band, the group became highly popular in the underground scene, and also received critical acclaim from the likes of Rolling Stone[5]. However, their album sales did not match the acclaim.
Around the same time Welsh act the Manic Street Preachers emerged playing a similar style[6] with their 1991 debut "Generation Terrorists" which drew influences from The Clash and Hanoi Rocks, like D Generation the band's album received critical acclaim, but poor album sales[7].
From Sweden the band Backyard Babies were a prominent example of glam punk during the 1990s, with their album "Total 13". Guitarist Dregen once described the Babies in an interview as "The missing link between KISS and The Ramones." [8]. Vocalist and front man Michael Monroe of Hanoi Rocks was a guest on one of the band's albums, guitarist Dregen has also recorded a live acoustic album with the Dogs D'Amour vocalist Tyla.
In recent times the popularity of the genre has remained at an underground level with newer bands around the world carrying on the sound.
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