David Bowie's genre was Glam, a style of rock music that emerged in the early 1970s. It was characterized by a theatrical, flamboyant visual style and a sound that combined elements of British Invasion rock, hard rock, and art rock. Glam was heavily influenced by the glam rock scene of the early 1970s, which was led by artists such as David Bowie, T. Rex, and Roxy Music. Glam was also associated with the glitter rock movement, which was popularized by acts such as Gary Glitter and Sweet.