Cold Glitter : The Untold Story of Canadian Glam.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Dayton, Robert.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Glam rock music.

Rock musicians--Canada.

Rock musicians.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (379 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

La Vergne : Feral House, 2025.

Summary:

This book provides a comprehensive exploration of Canada's glam rock music scene, spanning its provinces and territories. It delves into the development and influence of glam rock throughout the country, highlighting key bands, artists, and cultural moments from British Columbia to Newfoundland and Labrador. The work features detailed accounts of iconic figures, concert memorabilia, promotional materials, and local phenomena that shaped the genre. The author's collection of images, posters, and album covers enriches the narrative, offering readers a visual journey through the history of Canadian glam rock. This book is intended for music enthusiasts, historians, and fans of the glam rock era, offering both an educational and nostalgic perspective on a pivotal movement in music history. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover

Title Page

Copyright

Contents

Heavy Intro

Chapter 1: British Columbia

Sweeney Todd

No Fun

Toys & Polly

Tim Ray & A/V, Phil Smith & Corsage

Thor (and Frank Soda)

Twitch

Riff Raff

Baby Strange (and a Touch of Slan)

Slam

Trooper and Prism: An Appreciation

Singles!

Faces: The Place in Vancouver

Chapter 2: Alberta

Stampeders: An Appreciation

Buick Mckane

Spunk

Chapter 3: Saskatchewan

The Nerve

Chapter 4: Manitoba

The Dave Weber Band

Guess Who’s “Glamour Boy” Examined

K-Tel

Chapter 5: Ontario

Toronto Rock N Roll Revival ’69 Generated by AI.

Notes:

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ISBN:

9781627311670

162731167X

OCLC:

1493002370