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.
Poison’s Greatest Hits: 1986–1996 is the first greatest hits compilation CD from the glam metal band Poison. The album was released on November 26, 1996 by Capitol Records.
Year: 1989
Style: Hard Rock, Glam Metal
Country: Italy
The last in series of compilations from Classic Rock Magazine named Sons Of Guns. This edition came as supplement to Classic Rock #133
In 2006 Classic Rock Magazine decided to dedicate the cd enclosed with one of the issues to glam & sleaze compiled of a variety of mostly lesser known artists. The result was Sons Of Guns released with Classic Rock #92. During the next three years they released a successor each year as Sons Of Guns II – IV. On each paying tribute to Guns N’ Roses with a cd cover in the style of a classic GNR cover.
‘No Respect’ is the 1989 debut from this California quintet originally from the Bay area of San Francisco. Vain, along with Jetboy and the Sea Hags, helped solidify the San Francisco metal scene.
Compilation of 17 bands who are the successors to bands like Guns N’ Roses, LA Guns etc. Came as free bonus with Classic Rock #107.
Country:US
Released:1992
Style:Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Glam
One In The Chamber has been compared to the likes of Led Zeppelin, Mötley Crüe, Soundgarden, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Queens Of The Stone Age, and Guns N Roses, among others.
t’s not the 21st century, it’s 1985. It’s not the internet, it’s the Sunset Strip. Off-the-shelf hair bands modeling corporate biker fashion are still just a twinkle in Bret Michaels’ eye.
The Kivel label has a knack for discovering fun, good old-school melodic hard rock bands, and WILD AMERICA definitely fits the bill. “Gasoline” is that kind of albums you’ll love at first listen. This is classiy US Arena Rock with that ’89/’91 unrepeatable clean pristine sound, yet powerful, rocking and fun at the same time.