glam rock | Musicosity

glam rock

The Arrows

There is more than one artist with this name:
1) The Arrows were a 70's rock band. They're best known for their song, "I Love Rock 'n' Roll", which was popularized in 1981 when Joan Jett and the Blackhearts had a successful hit in their cover version of it. The members were singer/bassist Alan Merrill, guitarist Jake Hooker and drummer Paul Varley. 2) the ARROWS are a Japanese rock band that recently broke indie status with their debut single "NIGHT CALL" on the major label Pony Canyon. They perform a blend of reggae, funk, and rock.

Read more about The Arrows on Last.fm.

Artist Type: 

Cryer

Cryer - A 1980's rock band (as opposed to Metal) from Birmingham, heavily influenced by Deep Purple. Released a self financed single, titled "The Visionary" by the winner of a local radio contest. Broke up, then had an album released under the name "Force" so reformed. Then broke up again. Guitarist Stu now plays in comedy tribute band "Ian The Goat Sings Black sabbath". They are better than the name would suggest. Graham careless now sings in the band bat hat harry www.myspace.

Artist Type: 

Firehouse

FireHouse is an American band formed in Charlotte, North Carolina in 1989. The band reached stardom during the early 1990s with hit singles like "Don't Treat Me Bad" and "All She Wrote", as well as their signature ballads "I Live My Life for You", "Love of a Lifetime", and "When I Look Into Your Eyes". At the 1992 American Music Awards, FireHouse won the award for Favorite Heavy Metal/Hard Rock New Artist; chosen over Nirvana and Alice in Chains.

Read more about Firehouse on Last.fm.

Artist Type: 

Gypsy Pistoleros

Artist Information Biography
The Greatest Renegade Gypsy Flamenco Sleaze Glam Rock n Roll group EVER!!!!" "GYPSY PISTOLEROS ! One of the best Rock n Roll groups to come out of the U.K for years!"- TRACCI GUNS
"Man you got one Hot band there!"-JOE LESTE Bang Tango/Beautiful Creatures.
The debut album 'PARA SIEMPRE' The Greatest Gypsy Flamenco Rock n Roll Sleaze Glam album ever!!!' is released on JANUARY 24th 2008 on BAD REPUTATION Records.

Artist Type: 

Sunset Riot

With an EP capable of worldwide recognition and a live show comparable to most arena rock acts, Sunset Riot are quickly breaking the chains of the local Australian music scene and are rapidly gaining the momentum which inevitably follows the attraction of international industry figures. After dominating the Sydney music scene in recent months and rightfully earning a reputation as the most entertaining act on the East Coast...

Last.fm Tags: 
Artist Type: 

Santa Cruz

1) A Hard Rock band from Finland, formed in 2007. In late 2008 or early 2009 the band settled with a final line-up. The band is influenced by '80s and '90s rock n' roll. www.myspace.com/realsantacruz Vocals & guitar: Archie
Guitar: Johnny
Bass: Middy
Drums: Taz 2) Boner rock from the Hague, the Netherlands. Consisting of Guy Tavares (Unit Moebius), Selwyn Slop (Incense) & Arthur van Berkel (Orange Sunshine). Signed to the infamous Motorwolf.

Artist Type: 

Dirty Penny

Don’t call it an accident. The long-awaited second album from Dirty Penny is sitting on the boilerplate, bubbling over and itching to be unleashed on the eardrums of Rock N Roll fans across the globe. The mass following 'The Boys', (Binge Daniels on vocals, Jonny Prynce on guitar, Tyno Vincent on bass, and Spanky Savage on drums) have developed over the past three years is nothing short of amazing. It seems, to the ill informed, that the road-warrior, un relentless attitude, sleepless nights and booze-fueled mayhem has thrust Dirty Penny into the spotlight: on accident.

Artist Type: 

Flintlock

There are at least two bands with this name: 1) A Briotish pop/rock/glam band, similar to the Bay City Rollers. 2) Flintlock is a bluegrass band from northwest Indiana. Long time friends, each of the members have played with several bands over the years. In 1997 the band Flintlock was formed. Leader Rick Carter plays guitar, does many of the vocals, and writes many of the band's original songs. Joining him are Dane Schuyler on fiddle and vocals, Jeff Bailey on bass, John Baker on banjo and vocals, and James Patton on mandolin, guitar, and vocals.

Artist Type: