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1972
1972 in British Music
Ziggy Stardust lands — Bowie, Bolan, and glam at its glittering peak.
Key Events
- •David Bowie unveils Ziggy Stardust — a transformative moment in pop history
- •Deep Purple release 'Smoke on the Water' — the riff that launched a million guitarists
- •Roxy Music debut with a sound and style uniquely their own
Dominant Genres
Glam RockProgressive RockHeavy MetalArt Rock
Notable Trends
- →Theatricality in pop reaches new heights with Bowie and Bolan
- →Heavy rock goes mainstream as Deep Purple, Sabbath, Zeppelin dominate
- →Art school influence on pop becomes increasingly visible