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." What people miss out on is the fact the whole Glitter thing comes from Mike Leander. Thanks for your article, the Glitter Band really and truly deserved so much more recognition,they alone were brilliant musicians and writers. The Glitter band, though, are trapped by history. Joyce tweets. Oh yes - Adam & The Ants did, and likewise the ghastly Sigue Sigue Sputnik. Very good Joyce thank you. A fabric that has been torn by Paul Gadd's fall from grace. Currently taking Commissions to begin in Early 2023. They had a top 10 hit with The Tears I Cried which eventually featured on their next LP. It was followed by "Just for You" and "Let's Get Together Again," both of which kept the group in the Top Ten, while their debut album, Hey, reached number 13 despite being comprised of little more than reprises of their hits. "For me the Glitter band were more influential than the Beatles," explained The Fall's Mark Smith recently. All user-contributed text on this page is available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License; additional terms may apply. . GARY Glitters former bandmates have spoken of their 20 years in the wilderness since the singer was unmasked as a paedophile. The band switched to CBS Records and later Epic Records, and changed their name to The G Band to disassociate themselves from Glitter, but failed to find another hit single. Glitter Band bass player John Rossall co-wrote some of the songs and continues the band to this day, but he knows his place in the scheme of things. 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 ironic that the advent of punk washed them away, as Angel Face must have influenced most of the punks who replaced them in the charts later in the decade. 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I too had forgotten just how good they were. The Glitter Band regrouped under their old name in 1980, around the same time as Gary Glitter himself moved back into focus. He called Rossall, who took him up on the offer, on the understanding that at some point his band would get to record their own material. Sadly this also sank without a trace. In 1974, Mike Leander reluctantly allowed the Glitter Band (as they were now known) to make a record as promised. In March 1974, "Angel Face" was released on Bell Records, reaching number four in the UK Singles Chart, and outselling Glitter's "Remember Me This Way" that week, though this song ultimately peaked higher at #3. [9][10] Rossall was subsequently not allowed to use Glitter Band as part of his band's name, but was allowed to advertise his historical connections to the band. I loved the Glitter Band and still do, was part of my teenage years, RIP Gerry. "Mike played all instruments apart from the brass which me and Gerry did. He said: We are suffering from the fallout and bad press because of his actions. Shephard got picked out; Phipps did not. "It seems like every time we get a series of gigs together and some sort of comeback is on the cards, he will get arrested and we lose a lot of shows. Joyce Gibson is a lifelong music fan, inherited from her dad and now passed on to her niece. Following Ellison's death in 2017, Rossall continued to tour for the rest of his life. Great band, great music. The Glitter Band are a glam rock band from England, who initially worked as Gary Glitter's backing band under that name from 1973, when they then began releasing records of their own. RIP those no longer with us. This is unfortunate to say the least as Leander himself had a brilliantly original musical mind and, unlike the equally genius Meek, never murdered anyone. However, Leander needed a group to back his new star on Top Of The Pops and for live shows. 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. 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Also included is a rather ill-advised cover of the Rolling Stones Sympathy For The Devil their first cover version since the Hey! Particular kudos should be paid to Gerry Shephard and the slide effect he used on his famous star guitar. After leaving school in 1969 he joined Black Velvet, a soul/funk band tours, recording and radio shows. Originally Gary Glitter's backing band, these poppy glam musicians became stars in their own right with an eclectic pop sound. With John Rossall having quit for a solo career, the remaining members signed with CBS and, shortening their name to the G Band, set to work on their most ambitious collection yet, Paris Match. Are the Glitter Band capable of making rock n roll part3? I was so in love with Gerry RIP. [2], When Gary Glitter's first single "Rock and Roll Parts 1 and 2" became a number 2 hit in the UK, his manager Mike Leander realised that he would need a backing band and contacted John Rossall who was then the musical director of the Boston Showband. 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. 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. The G Band departed Bell Records for CBS and recorded an album called Paris Match, which despite being marketed with two different covers failed to do anything. The band only played with Glitter for two years before going alone and scoring a string of top ten hits. He and Phipps also featured in the Identity Parade round in the first episode of Never Mind The Buzzcocks in 1996. Prior to leaving, Rossall featured with his bandmates in a plot free 1975 film, Never Too Young To Rock, which is only worth watching for their live performances and a couple of seconds of their painful acting, which is still better than most performances from the actual actors in the film. [citation needed] One may play the rhythm while the other may play another style, or both may play the same rhythm.It is more common to have a main drummer with an auxiliary percussionist who plays Latin American percussion, toms . Phipps currently performs worldwide as The Glitter Band playing a variety of venues up and down the UK and on the Continent. Your email address will not be published. Genres: Glam Rock, Pop Rock, Disco. Instead of hitting the cymbals, drummers such as Dave Mount of Mud thumped out the rhythm with. Its a strong pop song and was also covered by French singer Sheila (aka Sheila & B. If Ive whetted your appetite for this most underrated and somewhat forgotten 70s band, you can buy a Box Set containing their four albums. I imagine somebody a bit more famous was doing it before them. Answer (1 of 10): There are a lot of multi-drummer bands that come to mind - Grateful Dead, Allman Brothers, some recent incarnations of King Crimson, The Feelies). Required fields are marked *. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. The decision to launch the Glitter Band as a recording act in its own right was made in late 1973. In 1982, Phipps was invited by Mike Rutherford to record the album Acting Very Strange, and later in the same year was invited by XTC to record with them on their Mummer album. The year 2000 saw the founding of Santanarama, a six-piece tribute to Carlos Santana, and Glitz Blitz, a three-piece tribute to the 1970s. Ultimately, the Glitter Band became almost as successful, and certainly as well-known, as Gary Glitter himself. And Rossall has gone on record to say if Leander could play brass neither he nor Ellison would have featured either. [3] Shephard and Phipps had previously guested on Denim's Back In Denim (1992).[11]. Rossall adds: "The whole Glitter sound started on a Mike Leander instrumental. With his first major concert tour looming, Glitter and producer/co-conspirator Mike Leander needed a full-time backing band for live work. Please whitelist our site in order to continue to access The Quietus. Co-written by Shephard, Rossall and Eddie Seago, its a fantastic throwback to their distinctive sound. In August they had a top 20 summer hit with the non-album song, Love In The Sun. Gill was one of the two drummers in The Glitter Band, then formed part of the original line-up of Saxon in 1978. Perrone, Pierre (2003) "Obituary: Gerry Shephard; Glitter Band guitarist and songwriter". In December 1975, their third album Listen to the Band, saw Phipps for the first time on lead vocals on the self-penned "My First Mistake". The band eventually announced they had broken up. 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To find out more, click here. Leander agreed, but rejected the first recordings. Zappa used two drummers in the Mothers in . Angel Face was followed up by another Rossall and Shephard composition, Just For You, which also cracked the UK top 10. 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. The Glitter Men, as the group was originally known, was built around an idea that Glitter and Leander had first experimented with during the mid-'60s: a sprawling combo whose sound and visuals were based upon a core of two drummers and two saxophonists. The music group originally came jointly in 1972, pursuing Glitter's very own breakthrough using the strike "Stone.". 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 of The 70's Glam Rock Group \"The Glitter Band\".The Interview Includes an Insight of Pete Phipps career In music then and now, the history behind The Glitter Band (how It was formed and the progression to becoming one of the UK's major Glam Rock Bands of The 70's) and exclusive behind the scene bloopers and information that some listeners may not of heard before. I find this terribly unfair as they were easily one of the best glam rock era groups and, unlike most of their peers, they wrote their own songs. A ballad, it was written by Shephard, and Springate sang lead. (Album) 2 versions : Bell Records, Bell Records: BELLS 241, 2308 095: UK: 1974: Sell This Version: 2 versions : Image Title Label Catalog Number Year In Your Collection, Wantlist, or Inventory Actions; V 2219, V2219: British Electric Foundation . Harding, Luke (2000) "Glam rocker loses court fight to keep Glitter from halcyon days". The band did a great job replicating Leanders sound live. Ultimately, the Glitter Band became almost as successful, and certainly as well-known, as Gary Glitter himself. Looking to the future the newly invigorated Glitter Band are thinking big. Vid by me - enjoy!The Glitter Band are a glam rock band from England, who initially worked as Gary Glitter's backing band under that name from 1973, when they then began releasing records of their own. AXE MEN: Pete and Dominic of The Glitter Band (Image: PH) no.4 in the UK charts, remaining there for 10 weeks. Shes been buying records for over 40 years and going to gigs since the 70s (just!) Really brill piece paying tribute to a hugely underrated band that were never given the credit they deserved. (of course), later in 1974. Mike used to get in the studio on his own with the engineer and play the drums for 20 minutes trying out different drum things and then say: 'Right, roll the tape. to the engineer and then record a section that he would then he would make a loop out of and copy it onto the 24 track. All rights reserved. The brass included trombone as well as sax. 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 next year, Phipps played with the Legendary Purple Helmets a Stranglers offshoot. Written by John Rossall and Gerry Sheppard, their debut single, "Angel Face," was an obvious close relation to the Glitter sound, a pounding, stomping number that raced to number four in Britain in March 1974, but it unquestionably possessed a charm all of its own. The name of the other one escapes me.. It was because he was easily available. Im convinced it would have been considered a Power Pop classic had it appeared just a few years later. The Glitter Band (originally - though briefly - called The Glittermen) were formed by producer Mike Leander in 1972 as backing and session musicians for Gary Glitter. 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. Support tQ's work by becoming a subscriber and enjoy the benefits of bonus essays, podcasts and exclusively-commissioned new music. They were unofficially known as the Glittermen on the first four hit singles by Gary Glitter from 1972 to 1973. Further sporadic releases followed in the 1980s on a variety of labels. John Rossall died on 2 October 2021, at the age of 75.[14]. Guitarist/vocalist Gerry Shephard, bassist/vocalist John Springate, drummers Pete Phipps and Tony Leonard, and horn players John Rossall and Harvey Ellison came together in 1972 . The story of the Glitter Band begins in the mid 1960s. 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. U.K. Glam Rock Top 10. haj1909. The original band members were: Gerry Shephard (lead guitar and vocals) John Springate (Bass & Vocals) Pete Phipps (Drums and Keyboards) John Rossall (Sax, Trombone & Musical Director), Pete Gill (Drums), Tony Leonard (Drums), and Harvey Ellison (sax)The Glitter Band are still touring today featuring original members Pete Phipps and John Springate. In 2014 the song "Angel Face" was included on the soundtrack of the hit Spanish film The Face of an Angel. Finally a rather sub-par and generic sounding power ballad, Nothing At All, appeared in 1986 and again did nothing. Producer Mike Leander kept the distinctive sound on many of the songs, but there is evidence of a slicker sound on a few of the tracks. The tabloids ring all the time looking for stories but I have nothing to tell. Petridis, Alexis (2006) "Film & Music: Rock & pop reviews: Pop reissue: Denim Back in Denim", Band biography on official fan club website, The Official Glitter Band Website - The Glitter Band, The Official Website for Pete Phipps and The Glitter Band, John Rossall's Official Website + Detailed History of the Boston Showband/Glitter Band, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=The_Glitter_Band&oldid=1137106185, Pete Phipps drummer, keyboardist (19731979, 1985present), Dominic Rodgers guitarist (2001present), John Rossall trombonist, saxophonist (19731974); died 2021, Harvey Ellison saxophonist, guitarist, pianist, backing vocals (19731977); died 2017, Gerry Shephard guitarist, lead and backing vocals (1973-1979, 19812001); died 2003, John Springate bassist, lead and backing vocals (19731979, 19811987, 20092019), Tony Leonard drummer (19731977, 19811985), Eddy Spence keyboardist (19811987, 20092019), This page was last edited on 2 February 2023, at 20:59. 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