Why Did Many Critics Consider Glam Metal a Commercial Genre?
The rise of Glam Metal in the late 1970s and 1980s created one of the most colorful and debated eras in rock music history. Bands with teased hair, flashy outfits, and anthem-driven songs ruled stages and music videos. Fans filled arenas, while record sales reached millions. Yet critics often dismissed Glam Metal as a commercial genre. They viewed it as more interested in image, popularity, and sales than in artistic depth or musical innovation. Understanding this criticism requires looking at the style, themes, industry strategies, and the cultural moment that defined Glam Metal.
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