Glam rock releases, week 41

This week in glam rock, reflections on legacy and collaboration take center stage. Brian May revisits Freddie Mercury’s final performance with Queen, while Elton John reissues 'Rock of the Westies' with unreleased 1975 recordings. Alice Cooper shares insights from his memoir, and Nick Cave offers a new take on Marc Bolan’s 'Cosmic Dancer'. Meanwhile, Joan Jett and Simple Minds mark anniversaries, and unexpected pairings like Kiss and Pitbull emerge in a surprising track. New releases from PALAYE ROYALE and Bobbie Dazzle add fresh energy to the genre’s ongoing evolution.

1. 01

   Queen, Freddie Mercury, Brian May

   Brian May reflects on Freddie Mercury's final Queen performance

   Oct 8 · 2 outlets

2. 02

   Alice Cooper

   Alice Cooper Shares New Memoir Detailing His Career and Personal Journey

   Oct 6 · 3 outlets

3. 03

   Elton John

   Elton John Confirms ‘Rock Of The Westies’ 50th Anniversary Edition

   Oct 10 · 2 outlets

4. 04

   Nick Cave, Marc Bolan, Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds

   Nick Cave covers 'Cosmic Dancer' by Marc Bolan & T.Rex

   Oct 9 · 2 outlets

5. 05

   Joan Jett & The Blackhearts

   Joan Jett Announces ‘I Love Rock ‘N Roll’ Anniversary Edition

   Oct 8 · 2 outlets

6. 06

   Simple Minds

   Simple Minds' 'Neon Lights' turns 25

   Oct 8 · 2 outlets

7. 07

   KISS, Pitbull

   Kiss et Pitbull réunis sur une même chanson ? Écoutez leur improbable collaboration autour de Rock And Roll All Nite

   Oct 10 · 1 outlet

8. 08

   Enter Shikari, A Perfect Circle, Palaye Royale, Tom Morello, KNEECAP, STARSET, Cultists

   October Beefy Music Wrap: Enter Shikari, A Perfect Circle, Palaye Royale, Tom Morello & Kneecap, Starset, Cultists and more

   Oct 8 · 1 outlet

9. 09

   Kissin’ Dynamite, Hannes Braun

   Kissin’ Dynamite : Hannes Braun sort de scène

   Oct 7 · 1 outlet

10. 10

    Queen

    On This Day in 1980, Queen Was at No. 1 With a Song Michael Jackson Encouraged Them To Release as a Single

    Oct 7 · 1 outlet

11. 11

    Palaye Royale

    PALAYE ROYALE : les détails du nouvel album Amsterdamage ; chanson « Lost In Translation » dévoilée

    Oct 7 · 1 outlet

12. 12

    David Bowie

    One of David Bowie’s Most Beloved 80s Hits Came From an Album He Wanted To Forget

    Oct 6 · 1 outlet

13. 13

    Elton John, Thom Bell

    Remembering When the Results of Elton John’s Bumpy Collaboration With Legendary Producer Thom Bell Belatedly Dropped in 1979

    Oct 6 · 1 outlet

14. 14

    Bobbie Dazzle

    Bobbie Dazzle – Star Power

    Oct 5 · 1 outlet

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