Glitzy Von Jagger covers ZZ Top

Glitzy Von Jagger is the flamboyant and fearless alter ego of Darren James Day, a dazzling force in the world of entertainment. Based in London, Glitzy blends elements of disco house and glam rock, delivering performances through a queer and non-binary lens to challenge conventions and expectations.

A graduate of the renowned Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts, Darren has lit up stages across the UK and around the world. Their alter ego, Glitzy, is no stranger to making history, becoming the first drag queen to attend the Royal Enclosure at Ascot and having their work archived in the British Library.

Having won several drag competitions including Virgin’s UK drag star and a part in the upcoming Chris Rogers directed movie, Tiny Little Voices, Glitzy has been going from strength to strength on their decorated career. With an output that spans performing, DJing and mentoring on shows like Paramount Plus’s Runway Reels, Glitzy Von Jagger is now venturing into the music scene with an exciting and bold approach.

Their first project is an EP of classic songs, reimagined in a gender-neutral setting, with the debut single “Sharp Dressed Them,” a transformative take on ZZ Top’s iconic hit “Sharp Dressed Man.” The new cover makes a powerful statement celebrating gender fluidity and sex positivity with Glitzy’s version of the song reinventing the macho swagger of the original, turning it into an inclusive, gender-queer dancefloor anthem.

Where ZZ Top’s version exudes a certain rugged masculinity, Glitzy’s reimagining invites everyone to the party, regardless of how they identify. It’s a joyous celebration of self-expression and personal style, reminding us that looking sharp isn’t about fitting into a specific mould, it’s about embracing who you are and flaunting it with pride.

Taking the grooving rhythms and catchy hooks of the original and reframing them in a joyous dance music vibe, the iconic riffs are met with pulsing bass lines and snapping drums, call capped by Glitzy’s theatrical vocal style. Making a compelling entrance as a music artist, Glitzy Von Jagger serves up an infectious sound that’s at once enjoyable and thought-provoking.

Commenting on their latest project, Glitzy shares, “Its high time we revisited these outdated gendered song titles and made them more inclusive for everyone. Why shouldn’t my gender queer and non binary family also be able to sing these classics out loud and have them.”

Listen to Sharp Dressed Them below