You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. The bands third album, Listen To The Band, followed at the end of 1975. In 1981, the group released a new single, "Until the Next Time," maintaining a steady stream of further releases over the next five years. Leander produced all of the Glitter Bands albums. He also restarted Glitter Band gigs, joining with some of the other original members, and has remained part of the Glitter Band with a number of different line-ups to the present day. Please whitelist our site in order to continue to access The Quietus. John Rossall died on 2 October 2021, at the age of 75.[14]. Unfortunately, although the band had moved on, their fans hadn't. Guitarist/singer Gerry Shephard and drummer/pianist Pete Phipps (Eurythmics, XTC, reformed the band in 1987, and successfully performed in the UK and Europe, including tours with Gary Glitter, until 2001 when they split up. And Rossall has gone on record to say if Leander could play brass neither he nor Ellison would have featured either. In 1979, Shephard and Phipps worked with former Sparks keyboard player Peter Oxendale, recording the US only album Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is as Oxendale and Shephard. But, once inside and reveling within the meaty stomps and playful heartbreaks that were the band's raison d'etre once they were away from kingpin Gary Glitter, Rock 'n' Roll Dudes emerges at least as much fun as its predecessor and, in places, even more . Tours with Gary Glitter continued. [1][2] He stayed with them until 1981, recording their first four albums,[3] leaving the band after he injured his hand. Tony Leonard has now retired from the music business. It's a sound that is so distinctive that it causes the Pavlovian exhortation: "Ah! Some of the band continued to back Gary Glitter on live dates but he unceremoniously sacked them for cheaper musicians at the end of the 1980s a fact broadcasters really should bear in mind when trying to whitewash the band from music history. With Shephard's death in May 2003, Leonard retired to concentrate on musical production activities in Norway, whilst both Phipps and Rossall continued on the road with their own bands. What people miss out on is the fact the whole Glitter thing comes from Mike Leander. The band only played with Glitter for two years before going alone and scoring a string of top ten hits. And while the band's original sound was firmly cut in the style of their namesake, by the end of their career, they'd developed into a wholly original and utterly captivating act in their own right. It was a real relief.". I was so in love with Gerry RIP. They recently played the punk festival in Blackpool, which could have been a really difficult gig. They were unofficially known as the Glittermen on the first four hit singles by Gary Glitter from 1972 to 1973. Glitter Band - Angel Face (1974) Bertierocks1 14.9K subscribers 924 145K views 10 years ago Back to the 70s! Dominic, 54, who joined the group in the late 1990s, said: Our records are not played on the radio any more.. GARY Glitters former bandmates have spoken of their 20 years in the wilderness since the singer was unmasked as a paedophile. [4][5] He also played drums for Eurythmics, playing on their UK number one album Touch, joining the band for their MTV-broadcast performance at the Heaven nightclub in London, and playing live with the band into 1984. Apple Inc. A major creative departure, "Goodbye My Love" climbed to number two, while the group's abilities as songwriters received another boost when labelmates Hello scored a European hit with a cover of the Glitter Band's own "Game's Up." In 1976, as Gary Glitter announced his retirement, the Glitter Band cut their last sonic links with the old sound. The Bostons carried on after Raven jumped on the glam bandwagon and became Gary Glitter. Purveying hard-driving bar-band blues-rock to the kids, via songs like "Black Diamond," "Love Gun," and "Cold Gin," Kiss earned 30 RIAA-certified gold records, 14 platinum albums and three that. For tickets see the Alfie Bird website or Ticketweb. A new album, recorded live at the London Marquee Club, appeared in 1985, while a succession of hits collections (several featuring newly re-recorded material) kept their name alive on the record shelves. [4] After years of absence Gill reunited with his former Saxon colleagues in a new band, named Son of a Bitch with bassist Steve Dawson and guitarist Graham Oliver. Very good Joyce thank you. Great band, great music. Read Full Biography. May 1977 saw the band release a final single as the Glitter Band, "She Was Alright". Shes been buying records for over 40 years and going to gigs since the 70s (just!) They may have played on some of pops great records and had a whole career of their own, but now they have to spend every day fending off tabloids and defining themselves against the actions of their former front man. Evidence that the Glitter Band were capable of meeting greater challenges than the Glitter sound normally set was delivered in early 1975 with their fourth single, the soft rock ballad "Goodbye My Love." It was the twin drum's combined with Gerry's glitter 'Star' guitar with its . Brown, Mick (1985) "Days of Whine and Poses". Their cover of The Exciters Tell Him (previously covered in the UK by Billie Davis) was actually pressed up as a single by their record company, but the band, who didnt want to be known as a covers act, demanded they be destroyed. AXE MEN: Pete and Dominic of The Glitter Band (Image: PH) Playing hard-stomping glam rock with singalong choruses as well as more straightforward romantic pop, the Glitter Band were named for their association with glam idol Gary Glitter. [2][3] He was later a member of the band Random Hold, who toured with XTC in 1979, leading to him playing drums on the XTC album Mummer after Terry Chambers left the band, and he returned for the recording of their next album The Big Express. The Glitter Band spent five years backing up the singer until they split away under Leanders steady tutelage to have their own hits which of course meant that they fell out with the leader of the gang in 1977 and have never spoken to him since then but his ghost is ever present. He has recorded with: "LIVE-WIRE EURYTHMICS MAKE A SOULFUL NOISE IN CONCERT", Learn how and when to remove this template message, The Official Website for Pete Phipps and The Glitter Band, The Official Glitter Band Website The Glitter Band, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Pete_Phipps&oldid=1117447212, This page was last edited on 21 October 2022, at 19:44. Listen To The Band is musically ambitious compared to their previous albums, with the band trying to move away from the distinctive sound which made them famous, hoping to be taken more seriously. Every day he would be in the studio producing session after session. Learn how your comment data is processed. It had the distinctive glitter sound and while not quite as strong as Angel Face, its still a great glam record. Original Glitter Band bandleader John Rossall died on October 2, 2021, a year after releasing a comeback album, The Last Glam in Town; he was 75 years old. nick_honest. Rossall shakes his head with sadness at the way Leander has nearly been forgotten. In 1976, as Gary Glitter announced his retirement, the Glitter Band cut their last sonic links with the old sound. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Performing with bands like Decrepit Birth, Abysmal Dawn and Vale of Pnath, his fervent and incredibly clean technique elevates every song that he records or performs. They are an influence on anyone who fancies a bit of the two drummer tribal stomp on their sound. Im convinced it would have been considered a Power Pop classic had it appeared just a few years later. They were recently included in the BBC Four show Glam Rock At The BBC which reminded me how much I had loved them when I was young, and it was a rare opportunity to see them again on TV. Where Have You Been is quite an epic Beatle-esque tune and although the arrangement is now a little dated, its still a decent effort. "), Buoyed by the massive success of "Goodbye My Love," the Glitter Band selected another soft rocker for their next single, "The Tears I Cried," following through over the next 12 months with the similarly styled "Love in the Sun" and "People Like You, People Like Me." The Glitter Band regrouped under their old name in 1980, around the same time as Gary Glitter himself moved back into focus. It quickly reached No.4 in the charts, outselling Gary Glitter in the process. That two drum sound was thrilling. Whew I had rather forgotten the Glitter band, except with He who shall not be named They were a terrific combo, and its a shame they couldnt really get past glitter but of course, punk aimed at disco, but killed glam, at least for a while. They have existed on and off since with various line-ups, and there are currently two bands featuring original members who use the name. Fond memories of the 70s come to mind. In 1976, they returned with Dont Make Promises (You Cant Keep) and started calling themselves The G Band in the hope of being taken more seriously. He also arranged the strings for The Drifters' 'Under The Boardwalk'. As a wholly independent publication, we rely entirely on our ad bookings to keep The Quietus going. [3] With a few changes in personnel, the Boston Showband became the Glittermen, and later The Glitter Band in 1973[4] who were: John Rossall (trombone and musical director), Gerry Shephard (lead guitar and vocals), Pete Phipps (drums and keyboards), Tony Leonard (drums), John Springate (bass and vocals) and Harvey Ellison (saxophone). Ophidian I drummer Ragnar Sverrisson picks out the finest drummers in tech death who have helped push the genre's boundaries, complete with drum-cam playthroughs . Thank you Joyce. And Rossall has gone on record to say if Leander could play brass neither he nor Ellison would have featured either. After Rossall was taken to court in 1983, an injunction banned him from using Glitter in his band name; a second legal ruling in 1997, after Rossall had persistently breached the first order, resulted in him receiving a one-year suspended prison sentence which would come into force if he used the Glitter name again. After leaving school in 1969 he joined Black Velvet, a soul/funk band tours, recording and radio shows. Joyce tweets. The Glitter Band's second album might indeed have borne one of the era's most cringe-worthy titles, and a sleeve that wasn't much better. The decision to launch the Glitter Band as a recording act in its own right was made in late 1973. A lot of people who criticise us for playing these songs dont really know the whole depth of the story. . Gary Glitter - GGs Drummer (88-97) : THE ANIMAL *RARE FOOTAGE* - YouTube Here we have a very rare insight into being one of Gary's Backing musicians,Mr Martin (ANIMAL) Clapson Gives a Chat. The best track on it is Look What Youve Been Missing which saw John Rossall return to songwriting duties with Gerry Shephard. In 1974, when I was 10 years old, I bought my very first record with my own money. Buoyed by the massive success of "Goodbye My Love," the Glitter Band selected another soft rocker for their next single, "The Tears I Cried," following through over the next 12 months with the similarly styled "Love in the Sun" and "People Like You, People Like Me." The band did a great job replicating Leanders sound live. It may not be PC but I still love Gary and the Glitter Band music. All rights reserved. When he needed a vocalist he got Gary Glitter because he was around at the time making lots of different records under different names that were all flops. Yeah thats right the sick dog of pop Gary Glitter, the fallen star, the convicted paedophile whose every movement is the concern of the tabloids. [3] In April 2010, The Glitter Band performed at Scala, Kings Cross, London where they were joined by special guests Angie Bowie and Adam Ant. He said: We are suffering from the fallout and bad press because of his actions. Things didnt stand still in 1975. Originally called The Glitter Men, only Rossall and Ellison played on Glitter's first two records - every other instrument was played by Mike Leander. Broadcast on 31st January 2021 for Soul Radio USA's Virtual 70's and 80's New Year's Eve Party, this is an exclusive Interview with Pete Phipps lead drummer . The Glitter Band had seven UK Top 20 hit singles in the mid-1970s, and three hit albums. Rossall and Shephard came up with Angel Face. As an experienced session drummer referred to as "The Human Timekeeper", the Memphis soul sensation performed with R&B legend Otis Redding (Try A Little Tenderness), nocturnal proto-funkster Wilson Pickett (In The Midnight Hour), blues idol Albert King (Born Under A Bad Sign) and seductive lothario Al Green (Let's Stay Together). In the long gone Glorias Record Bar in East Kilbride, I chose Angel Face by the Glitter Band. Originally Gary Glitter's backing band, these poppy glam musicians became stars in their own right with an eclectic pop sound. (Hello also scored with another Hey-era staple, a cover of the Exciters' "Tell Him.") In 2009, drummer Pete Phipps (who had taken ownership of the name "The Glitter Band") and original bassist and vocalist John Springate put together a new version of the group with the addition of Dominic Rodgers on guitar and vocals, and Eddie Spence on keyboards and vocals. There have been a few bands using 2 drummers - King Crimson did it live in 1994 as well. The name of the other one escapes me.. i heard it was Mr Seago. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Looking to the future the newly invigorated Glitter Band are thinking big. Perrone, Pierre (2003) "Obituary: Gerry Shephard; Glitter Band guitarist and songwriter". Required fields are marked *. There are a few lowlights but it will allow you to hear the versatility of the band and that utterly distinctive hey! sound which made them famous. . The Glitter Band - ROCK ON! I didnt even like Gary Glitter all that much his songs were okay but I far preferred watching his backing band on Top Of The Pops and from a very early age had a little crush on the saxophonist, Harvey Ellison. The Glitter Band were supporting and it has to be said, that night, they should have been headlining. [8] The band's profile was maintained with a slew of Greatest Hits releases, mainly concentrating on their peak mid-1970s era. This was the start of a time when The Glitter Band toured the world amasing millions of record sales. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Originally called The Glitter Men, only Rossall and Ellison played on Glitters first two records every other instrument was played by Mike Leander. It also inspired me to write this article. In 2009, drummer Pete Phipps (who had taken ownership of the name "The Glitter Band") and original bassist and vocalist John Springate put together a new version of the group with the addition of Dominic Rodgers on guitar and vocals, and Eddie Spence on keyboards and vocals. Also in 1984, Phipps returned to work with XTC in the studio to record the album Big Express. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. and enjoys writing about music when working full-time doesnt get in the way. With most of them I can sense the presence of two distinctly different drummers at play, especially in the case of the classic Allma. Their choice of bandleader also reached back to that earlier era -- baritone sax player John Rossall had previously played with Leander's own eponymous orchestra, and with Glitter in the subsequent Boston International. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. Its a fantastic record which has really stood the test of time definitely a glam rock classic. Several of the band had played with Glitter in The Boston Showband (also known as The Bostons) during the 1960s when he was still known as Paul Raven. Playing hard-stomping glam rock and roll with singalong choruses aswell as more straightforward romantic pop, the Glitter Group were named because of their association with glam idol Gary Glitter. Before we went on the room was empty but suddenly it filled up and people were going crazy. [1] Gary Glitter Modest Mouse Angels of Light The Melvins Frank Zappa Tortoise Hidden Orchestra Dananananaykroyd Kylesa Godsmack, occasionally Do Make Say Think Tornavalanche Mushroomhead Black Eyes U.S. Christmas The Fall 1981-1984; 1993-1997 (occasional) NoMeansNo 1993-1997 Radiohead The Roots Pavement Arcade Fire Levon Helm during the '80s The funky Watch The Show is another Harvey Ellison composition and the only one which he sang lead on. In December 2013, John Rossall released a new single, a Glitter styled version of the classic "White Christmas". In the late 80s while I was studying at Portsmouth Polytechnic I went to see Gary Glitter play at the Guildhall. Gadd, 71, was jailed in 1999 for child porn offences. Following Ellison's death in 2017, Rossall continued to tour for the rest of his life. It was to no avail as the single failed to crack to the top 50. Musically the story had become about Gary Glitter but in reality it should be about the band's producer Mike Leander. It met with instant success and reached. They were great musicians and writers who caught the mid 70s zeitgeist. "Mike played all instruments apart from the brass which me and Gerry did. As well as The Tears I Cried which kept to the Leander sound, it also included their first non-charting single, the ballad, Alone Again. In 1985, Phipps recorded with Hugh Cornwell playing on the single "One in a Million". Particular kudos should be paid to Gerry Shephard and the slide effect he used on his famous star guitar. The music group originally came jointly in 1972, pursuing Glitter's very own breakthrough using the strike "Stone.". (wikipedia) - Great Drum solo from Pete Phipps 88,719 views Dec 12, 2010 366 Dislike Share Save Description ggspotter 286 subscribers The Glitter Band performing on their. As well as the unparalleled joy of keeping the publication alive, you'll receive benefits including exclusive editorial, podcasts, and specially-commissioned music by some of our favourite artists. I shall surely play them again now. The band provided One of the identifying features of the glitter bands of the early Seventies was the drumming. Back to the 70s! There is a band on Back From The Grave 4 called Beep Beep & The Roadrunners who were using two drummers back in '62/'63. All user-contributed text on this page is available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License; additional terms may apply. Ive picked Games Up from this LP as it was also recorded by Hello and, although their version wasnt a hit, it is considered a great glam tune. 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