MU121 Study Guide - Final Guide: Horn-Rimmed Glasses, Elvis Costello, Glam Metal
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Hair metal (explain why many hair metal musicians in the 1980s adopted feminized fashion) Rebellion against what men are supposed to be like, this becomes hypermasculine identiy. Once initial spark was there, bands competed to see who could look the most glam. Stems from indie scene values, developed from late 70s punk. Closely associated with uk punk bands (ramones) rather than first wave ny punk bands. Washington was centre of scene (bad brains, teen idles, minor threat) Punk had reputation for being dangerous and embarrassing. Relabeling punk as new wave was solution to problem, american punk = new wave. New wave more of artsy aesthetic statement than that of nihilism or protest. Punks = lashed out, new wavers = reflect on urban alienation and write clever lyrics. Clear fascination with older music styles & the visual images associated with them (costello wore horn rimmed glasses like buddy holly) Clothes, art, lyrics, music all rejected hippie culture.
