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In many ways, the glam rock explosion of the early '70s was a “rage against the fading of the light.” By that we’re referencing the “fading” of the ‘60s. Training Log Program. Listen to 70s glam rock tracks and watch videos of 70s glam rock artists. Top 70s glam rock artists: Wizzard, Nick Gilder, We Are The Fury, Iggy Pop & James.

In many ways, the glam rock explosion of the early '70s was a “rage against the fading of the light.” By that we’re referencing the “fading” of the ‘60s’ cultural Technicolor dream: the ’ break-up, the ’ Altamont debacle, the Manson killings, the deaths of, and, and the general abandonment of the Age of Aquarius’ peacefully revolutionary spirit in exchange for the ill tidings and dark omens of the ‘70s – not helped, perhaps, by heavy metal’s apocalyptic visions and prog-rock’s studious self-importance. Amid this climate, many probably echoed ’s latter-day question: “Whatever happened to all the fun in the world?” But, luckily, upon this dismal stage there promptly alighted a number of amicable aliens – Bolans, Ziggys and Roxys, among them – clad in dazzling colors and playing uplifting music capable of driving away those dark shadows. Together, these artists ushered in the classic glam rock era; and while the movement’s original sunburst winked out well before decade’s end, it continued to influence new generations of visually arresting artists well into the ‘80s, ‘90s and the present day, with much help from MTV. Be that as it may, we’ve decided to narrow our focus on that original batch of innovators for this Top 10 ‘70s Glam Rock Songs, and, no, isn’t invited – sorry! • 10 ‘Women in Uniform’ Skyhooks From: ‘Guilty Until Proven Insane’ (1978) Don’t be fooled by their all-black wardrobe in the video below.

Skyhooks were easily the most flamboyant, androgynous and successful Australian glam rock band of the 1970s (behold the evidence ), simultaneously scandalizing and tantalizing what was then a very conservative country. Problem was, their biggest hits often addressed short-lived local gimmicks and generally lacked both substance and staying power, leaving us no choice (and what a choice!) but to select this, their irresistible final gasp, for our list of the Top 10 ‘70s Glam Rock Songs. • 9 'See My Baby Jive’ Wizzard Single (1973) Having already claimed a lofty place in rock history for his work with The Move and then, Roy Wood completed his triple play as the mastermind behind glam rock big band Wizzard. The ensemble’s second single, the euphoric UK chart No. 1 hit ‘See My Baby Jive,’ paid lushly-orchestrated tribute to ’s “Wall of Sound,” and the band’s over-the-top wardrobe, hair and make-up did the same for, what, 'The Wizard of Oz’? Close enough, as the following clip will show.