Space Part Eight

Zolar X, a Los Angeles glitter rock band circa 1972 to 1981, were never out of character. Their various costumes included antennas, wing-like shoulder pads, Brian Jones hairdos, space-boots, and skintight body suits. They conversed ceaselessly in an alien dialect of their own invention - entertaining, but sometimes infuriating the public at large.

Zolar X’s saga began in the late 60's/early 70's, with Ygarr Ygarrist (Steven Della Bosca) and bassist Zany Zatovian (Bruce Courtois) dreaming of a space-age concept band. Influences included The Who, Bowie, The Beatles, Bernard Hermann and Wendy Carlos.

In the early 70's, singer Zory Zenith (Billy McCartney) drummed in LA's first glam-rock band Shady Lady. Inspired by Bowie, Billy cut his hair in a space-like fashion, but he soon ran into Zany and Ygarr who had similar haircuts. Fate interviened, Shady Lady folded and Zolar X was born.

This brief history was excerpted from the article Moonage Daydreams, A Personality Crisis, and The Gospel of Zolar X by Chuck Nolan - 2004.

Zolar X -L.A.'s first glam rock band

Zolar X mp3s at Alternative Tentacles