Hair Metal

Description

Hair Metal, also known as Glam Metal, is characterized by its catchy hooks, anthemic choruses, and flashy guitar solos. It often features a polished production style and is known for its theatrical and flamboyant visual aesthetics, including big hair, makeup, and spandex outfits.

History

Hair Metal emerged in the late 1970s and became hugely popular in the 1980s. It evolved from the glam rock and hard rock scenes, with bands like Van Halen and KISS paving the way. The genre reached its peak in the mid to late 1980s, with bands like Mötley Crüe, Poison, and Bon Jovi dominating the charts. By the early 1990s, the rise of grunge and alternative rock led to a decline in Hair Metal's popularity.