David Bowie is identified as a pioneer of glam rock.

• A. David Bowie
• B. Elton John
• C. Freddie Mercury
• D. KISS

Answer: (A)

Glam rock blends hard rock with theatrical performance, glittering fashion, and larger-than-life stage personas. David Bowie is identified as a pioneer because he created and embodied compelling alter egos—most famously Ziggy Stardust—turning a concert into a character-driven story with striking makeup, costumes, and theatrical storytelling. His 1972 album The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars crystallized that look and approach, showing how music, fashion, and fantasy could fuse into a single, impactful act. While other performers around the era also pushed flamboyance on stage, Bowie's work established the blueprint for glam rock’s identity and influenced a whole wave of artists to follow.