Glam rock, also coined as glitter rock, which has initially surfaced in the UK in early 1970s is referred to as a stylish, glamorous, exotic, brilliant, slightly androgenic style of commercial music. Glam performers distinguish themselves with glamour ambisexual-inspired costumes, colourful make-up and men underwear.

NEW YORK – Alice in Chains thought it would take a miracle to get Elton John to play on the band's tribute record to their late lead singer, Layne Staley. But it only took a listen to the song to get the rock legend on board. "He's a really warm person," said Alice in Chains co-founder Jerry Cantrell of John.