Category: Glam|Sleaze

Glam rock (also known as glitter rock) is a style of rock and pop music that developed in the United Kingdom in the early 1970s, which was performed by singers and musicians who wore outrageous clothes, makeup and hairstyles, particularly platform-soled boots and glitter. The flamboyant costumes and visual styles of glam performers were often camp or androgynous, and have been connected with new views of gender roles.

ARCADE – A/3: LIVE & UNRELEASED 2000

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Arcade was a glam metal formed in 1992 by ex-Ratt vocalist Stephen Pearcy and Cinderella drummer Fred Coury, and featured ex-Sea Hags guitarist Frankie Wilsex, ex-Gypsy Rose guitarist Donny Syracuse, and ex-9.0 bassist Michael Andrews. Its originally proposed name was to be Taboo.

Mud – The Hits 1994 lossless

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Mud were an English glam rock band, formed in February 1966. They were influenced by 1950s rock and roll, and are best remembered for their hit singles “Tiger Feet”, which was the UK’s best-selling single of 1974, and “Lonely This Christmas” which reached Christmas number 1 in December 1974. After signing to RAK Records and teaming up with songwriters/producers Nicky Chinn and Mike Chapman, the band had fourteen UK Top 20 hits between 1973 and 1976, including three number ones.

Spiders & Snakes – Glam Rock 2014

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The recent resurgence of 80’s era styled hard rock owes a bit of debt to Los Angeles cult heroes Spiders & Snakes. The over the top glam band formed by singer / guitarist Lizzie Grey (formerly of Ultrapop and London) and drummer Timothy Jay (also a former member of Ultrapop and London) in the early 90’s has remained a constant dynamic entity in the international music market and has been cited by several European bands as an inspiration and influence.

Wrathchild – Stakk Attakk 1984 lossless

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Stakk Attakk is the debut album by Wrathchild, released in June 1984.
Recorded at DJM Studio in London and mastered at Abbey Road, the album was engineered by Murray Harris[1] and produced by former Magnum guitarist Robin George, in addition to him contributing guitar work, drum programming and background vocals.

Ted Poley – Greatestits Vol.1 (2CD) 2009 lossless

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He then joined New Jersey progressive rock band Prophet as a drummer. They released their first album in 1985. Poley also sang lead vocals on some of their songs. In 1987, while working with the band’s second album, he was approached by Bruno Ravel and Steve West to join Danger Danger and he accepted.

Salems Lott – No Choice to Love 2014 SINGLE

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Formed in late 2013, Los Angeles based “Shock Metal” band Salems Lott are quickly climbing the ranks in the L.A. Rock / Metal scene. The band is known for their elaborate stage show, Explosive riffing and violent/ferocious performances that include a chainsaw execution, self-mutilation and Hi-Tech Musicianship. Salems Lott is the ultimate antithesis to the ever so tame “Modern” Rock scene.

Various Artists – Hollywood Rocks! 2007 (2 CD)

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Ultimate collection best glam/slease songs for fans…
If you want to go back to a time before grunge when rock stars really were rock stars then you should definitely get this album. Ranging from the more well-known bands like Poison, WASP, LA Guns, Warrant, Quiet Riot and Love/Hate to a lot of relatively obscure ones, it’s as near as you’ll get to a comprehensive guide to ’80s LA metal.

Stephen Pearcy – Before & Laughter 2011

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RATT vocalist Stephen Pearcy began his career in San Diego in 1978 with lead guitarist Chris Hager to form Mickey Ratt. He moved Mickey Ratt to Los Angeles in 1980 and after going thru personal changes created the band RATT as we know it. When his band Ratt is on hiatus, Stephen kicks into gear, always writing and recording. In between his almost (30) years in the business, Stephen has gone on to a successful solo career.