The Emergence Machine

Glam Rock

abstract · Music · Level 9 · E9

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Emergence definition

A style of rock music that developed in the United Kingdom in the early 1970s performed by musicians who wore outrageous costumes, makeup, and hairstyles, particularly platform shoes and glitter, is a cultural phenomenon that emerged from the music scene.

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Historical origin

Origin word
glam rock
Origin language
English

Prerequisite chain

Possible path of this concept down to the fundamental substrate.

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Neighborhood

Direct prerequisites above, concepts that depend on this one below.

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Prerequisites

What you need to understand first.

  • Rock L4 (requires)
    Style of rock music that developed in the United Kingdom in the early 1970s performed by musicians who wore outrageous costumes, makeup, and hairstyles, particularly platform shoes and glitter.
  • Rhythm L7 (requires)
    glam rock requires understanding rhythm as a foundational concept
  • Rock Music L8 (requires)
    Style of rock music that developed in the United Kingdom in the early 1970s performed by musicians who wore outrageous costumes, makeup, and hairstyles, particularly platform shoes and glitter.