David Bowie: The Rise & Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From Mars An inspired concept album and the ultimate rock 'n roll androgenous character. Ziggy was fantasy, drugs, sex and the figure who could allow you to suspend belief. Before Madonna reinvented herself, Bowie was the essence of rebirth and he combined Beatles-inspired chord progressions, an operatic voice and the power and taste of Mick Ronson to create one of the '70s high water marks in rock 'n roll.

Sweet: Desolation Boulevard Bubblegum glam rock for the masses. Great riffs and lots of fun. Worth the price of admission for "Ballroom Blitz" and "Fox on the Run".

The New York Dolls: s/t This is a sleazy, sexy, gender bending stew of lipstick-era Stones fueled by Chuck Berry riffs and Stooges-like snarl. Campy, rockin' and essential.

T. Rex: Electric Warrior Basic songs, great hooks and a God-like frontman in Marc Bolan. Bolan was the only person in the world whose looks intimidated David Bowie. But Bolan was far more than a pretty face and this recording proves it. Other than Ziggy Stardust, this may be the one glam recording that you must own.

Gary Glitter: Glitter (1973) I mention this only because every stadium pulsates with his anthem: "Rock 'n Roll". You know: "...da da da da da, (Hey!) da da da da da..." His estate is laughing all the way to the bank.

Mott the Hoople: Brain Capers This is a great rock recording, maybe their best, and it didn't sell s..t. So, even though only a few knew they were one of the best rock bands in the world, Bowie came in on the next CD to help them get the word out on the band.