Description of hair metal music
Hair metal, also known as glam metal, is a subgenre of heavy metal and hard rock that emerged in the late 1970s and reached its peak in the 1980s. It is characterized by its flashy, theatrical stage performances, outrageous fashion, and heavy use of distortion and power chords. The genre typically features melodic hooks and sing-along choruses, as well as the use of power ballads. The lyrics often focus on themes such as partying, sex, and rock and roll itself. Popular bands associated with hair metal include Bon Jovi, Poison, Guns N' Roses, and Mötley Crüe.
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