Pub rock developed in large north London pubs .
It was a back - to - basics movement that reacted against the glittery glam rock of David Bowie and Gary Glitter , and peaked in the mid-1970s .
movement   developed in large north London pubs .
It was a back - to - basics movement that reacted against the glittery glam rock of David Bowie and Gary Glitter , and peaked in the mid-1970s .