Glam metal, also known as hair metal, is a genre of heavy metal popularized in the 1980s and early 1990s It is characterized by a mixture of hard rock and a more poppy, melodic sound, and is often accompanied by stylish clothes, makeup, and long, teased hair. The 1980s marked a drastic shift in the music industry, and glam metal was born out of the desire to distract people from the harshness of the decade. Taking the sound of hard rock and combining it with the superficiality of pop culture, glam metal gained international success.
Five of the best examples of glam metal artists are:
1. Def Leppard: a British rock band most famous for their songs "Pour Some Sugar on Me" and "Love Bites".
2. Guns N' Roses: an American hard rock band that rose to fame in the late 1980s with hits like "Welcome to the Jungle" and "November Rain".
3. Mötley Crüe: an American heavy metal band that combined hard rock with glam metal. Their hit singles include "Girls, Girls, Girls" and "Home Sweet Home".
4. Bon Jovi: an American hard rock band led by singer-songwriter Jon Bon Jovi. They are known for their hit songs "Livin' on a Prayer" and "You Give Love a Bad Name".
5. Poison: an American rock band that rose to fame in the late 1980s. They are most famous for their hit singles "Every Rose Has Its Thorn" and "Nothin' But a Good Time".