Back copies can be ordered via the website. Gerry Shephard, John Springate and Pete Phipps taking over leadership, with Springate taking lead vocal duties on hits such as the ballad "Goodbye My Love", "The Tears I Cried", and "People Like You". Unfortunately, although the band had moved on, their fans hadn't. Rossall and Shephard came up with Angel Face. He was replaced by John Springate. 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. 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." 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." and enjoys writing about music when working full-time doesnt get in the way. Co-written by Shephard, Rossall and Eddie Seago, its a fantastic throwback to their distinctive sound. 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. 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. In 1977, their fourth album, Paris Match was recorded in France, plus an EP featuring "She was Alright" (written by Phipps) as the A side. With most of them I can sense the presence of two distinctly different drummers at play, especially in the case of the classic Allma. Sometimes when the odds are stacked up this high the creative juices can go crazy. Further hits followed between 1974 and 1976, along with the release of four albums. Then in 1971, he joined CBS band Heaven and supported Jeff Beck on tour in the UK and Germany. It got the full Leander production treatment, bringing the brass section and double drum sound to the fore, adding in the distinctive hey! chant. Great band, great music. They were unofficially known as the Glittermen on the first four hit singles by Gary Glitter from 1972 to 1973. By 1977, the band had started to fall apart. The B-side, You Wouldnt Leave Me Would You, a Springate/Shephard composition, carries on where Angel Face left off and the intro reminds me of a few punk and new wave tunes which followed just a few years later. Who else? The name reverted to The Glitter Band in March 1977 for the release of "Look What You've Been Missing", co-written by John Rossall and Gerry Shephard. It may not be PC but I still love Gary and the Glitter Band music. "Mike played all instruments apart from the brass which me and Gerry did. 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. Gill was one of the two drummers in The Glitter Band, then formed part of the original line-up of Saxon in 1978. 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 . Hiro_Noodles. 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. Dominic, 54, who joined the group in the late 1990s, said: Our records are not played on the radio any more.. In the late 80s while I was studying at Portsmouth Polytechnic I went to see Gary Glitter play at the Guildhall. [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 . Originally Gary Glitter's backing band, these poppy glam musicians became stars in their own right with an eclectic pop sound. Leander agreed, but rejected the first recordings. Double drumming (sometimes referred to as double drums) is a musical technique, used mostly in rock music, where two drummers each play a drum kit at the same time. Shes been buying records for over 40 years and going to gigs since the 70s (just!) An utterly un-Glitter-like set, it was characterized by a truly audacious cover of the Rolling Stones' "Sympathy for the Devil." 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. 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." GARY Glitters former bandmates have spoken of their 20 years in the wilderness since the singer was unmasked as a paedophile. A lot of people who criticise us for playing these songs dont really know the whole depth of the story. "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. The Glitter Band regrouped under their old name in 1980, around the same time as Gary Glitter himself moved back into focus. Oh yes - Adam & The Ants did, and likewise the ghastly Sigue Sigue Sputnik. In total, The Glitter Band had seven top 20 hits in the mid-1970s, including Angel Face which reached number four and Goodbye My Love, which went to number two in the charts. The Glitter Band's unique sound is well appreciated by the cognoscenti of alternative music makers. 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. It again features the heavy Glitter sound and was another Rossall/Shephard composition. Early in 2001, along with shows with the Glitter Band, Santanarama and Glitz Blitz at a range of venues nationwide, Phipps made a return to playing some R&B with a South East-based band Desperate Measures. In 1987 he toured as a replacement in Culture Club in France and Iceland. 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. no.4 in the UK charts, remaining there for 10 weeks. Apple Inc. The potential is there and the talent is there- could the Glitter Band be about to use rock & roll to excise the ghost of Gary Glitter the bacofoil god with feet of clay? [3][5] The band, now working as a separate entity with Tony Leonard having replaced Pete Gill, as well as continuing to back Glitter, played a few well-received live shows before their first single came out, mixing some new songs with cover versions of 1950s and 1960s songs. . And Rossall has gone on record to say if Leander could play brass neither he nor Ellison would have featured either. Also included is a rather ill-advised cover of the Rolling Stones Sympathy For The Devil their first cover version since the Hey! 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. Its not as well remembered today as it should be its a great summer pop song with that distinctive stomping beat, but there are some Beach Boys inspired harmonies as well. The Glitter Band discography and songs: Music profile for The Glitter Band, formed 1972. The Glitter Band (l to r): John Springate (bass, vocals), Tony Leonard (drums), Gerry Shephard (lead guitar, vocals), Pete Phipps (drums, keyboards, vocals), Harvey Ellison (sax, keyboards, guitar, vocals), John Rossall (sax, trombone, vocals). Not only were all the Glitter records his creations and his productions he also produced The Herd, Billy Fury, Cliff Richard and countless other people; he also did all the strings for Marianne Faithful and for the Beatles' 'She's Leaving Home' which was the only time George Martin didnt do them. Also in 1984, Phipps returned to work with XTC in the studio to record the album Big Express. Trevor Horn played bass guitar for the band in this era. Nowadays they have become music pariahs as the tabloids froth themselves into indignation over the sad and disturbing sexual tastes of their convicted paedophile former front man Gary Glitter. It was a real relief.". Artist descriptions on Last.fm are editable by everyone. It got no airplay and failed to chart. It was because he was easily available. 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. They were also a massive influence on The KLF/Timelords who collaborated with GG, Ed.). In 1976, as Gary Glitter announced his retirement, the Glitter Band cut their last sonic links with the old sound. 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. In June 1972, he began working for Gary Glitter's backing band The Glittermen and, in the same month, they made their first appearance on Top of the Pops with "Rock and Roll Part 2". He would then go and overdub the bass, floor and small toms on one track; then the bass and the guitar. Even then he insisted on staying in a hotel whilst we had to share digs in bunk beds behind the stage. Learn how your comment data is processed. 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. U.K. Glam Rock Top 10. haj1909. The band eventually announced they had broken 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. But Pete said since Gadd was revealed as a paedo in the 1990s, they have been frozen out because of their association with him. [7] Sales dropped in 1976, with the advent of punk rock. It met with instant success and reached. I shall surely play them again now. This article on a British drummer is a stub. The funky Watch The Show is another Harvey Ellison composition and the only one which he sang lead on. With Rossall away, John Springate and Gerry Shephard took over leadership of the Glitter Band. The band only played with Glitter for two years before going alone and scoring a string of top ten hits. They had a top 10 hit with The Tears I Cried which eventually featured on their next LP. The Glitter Band are a glam rock band from England, who. Support tQ's work by becoming a subscriber and enjoy the benefits of bonus essays, podcasts and exclusively-commissioned new music. In 1973, Rossall approached Leander with the suggestion that the band record some material without Glitter. The Glitter Band have had enough of being tarred with the same brush as their former 'Leader' and are recording a new album. 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Excerpts from an exclusive interview with drummer Pete Phipps which appeared in the November 2019 issue of the Beat. [12] Rossall and Harvey Ellison continued to tour with their band, releasing the album Glitteresque in 2008, which was subsequently withdrawn from circulation by their record company because of trademark infringement. For me the Glitter band were more influential than the Beatles. The band, unofficially known as the Glittermen while working with the singer between 1972 and 1974, barely spoke to him, said Pete, 64. 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. However, I think the Glitter Band version is far better. 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. STAGEWEAR - Badass custom Stage Wear For Bands & More ForTheFly Customs. . Back to the 70s! Gadd, 71, was jailed in 1999 for child porn offences. They were branching out towards a more soul and funk sound which was probably not the best move with punk bubbling under. The brass included trombone as well as sax. A dynamic combination". On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. He said: We are suffering from the fallout and bad press because of his actions. 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). They blew him off the stage. 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. And there are two drummers on some major jazz records such as Miles's Bitches Brew or John Coltrane's Meditations. In late 1977, the group transferred to Epic for one final single, a cover of the Bee Gees' "Gotta Get a Message to You," but by 1978, the band had all but fallen apart. In December 2013, John Rossall released a new single, a Glitter styled version of the classic "White Christmas". Rossall is even talking of making a new album. NO AIRPLAY: Pete, on drums, with Glitter before the split in 1974, AXE MEN: Pete and Dominic of The Glitter Band. i heard it was Mr Seago. In August 2020 he released his first solo album of original songs entitled Wherever You Are. It's a sound that is part of the fabric of British pop culture. It has a bit of a Starsky and Hutch theme tune vibe going on! [1][2] He stayed with them until 1981, recording their first four albums,[3] leaving the band after he injured his hand. Musically the story had become about Gary Glitter but in reality it should be about the band's producer Mike Leander. The Glitter Band released their debut LP, called Hey! The Glittermen were renamed The Glitter Band and established a separate identity consisting of a six-member lineup Gerry Shephard (lead guitar/lead vocals), John Springate (bass/lead vocals ), Pete Phipps (drums and keyboards), Tony Leonard (drums), John Rossall (trombone) Harvey Ellison (saxophone). 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. 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. The Glitterband certainly did use 2 drummers. Springate and Phipps tour as one incarnation of The Glitter Band. - 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. Angel Face was followed up by another Rossall and Shephard composition, Just For You, which also cracked the UK top 10. 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 . John Rossall was the leader of the Boston Show Band who had worked in Germany with one Paul Raven, and Mike Leander, his manager/co-writer. It also inspired me to write this article. 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. Pete Gill detoxed in 2004 after having a problem with alcohol for two years, and is unable to play anymore due to severe arthritis which "has spread to my hands and my legs and my back".[5]. VBTS May 22, 2005 #7 Jean-Baptiste Clamence @ May 23 2005, 01:15 AM wrote: But when we do play people really appreciate what we are doing. The band provided They were great musicians and writers who caught the mid 70s zeitgeist. For tickets see the Alfie Bird website or Ticketweb. The story of the Glitter Band begins in the mid 1960s. The decision to launch the Glitter Band as a recording act in its own right was made in late 1973. Instead of hitting the cymbals, drummers such as Dave Mount of Mud thumped out the rhythm with. The Glitter Band were supporting and it has to be said, that night, they should have been headlining. 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). 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. Sadly this also sank without a trace. The B-side of this single, the instrumental Tuna Biscuit deserves a mention as its the only track drummer Tony Leonard gets a songwriting credit on, together with Phipps and Ellison. The decision to launch the Glitter Band as a recording act in its own right was made in late 1973. Shephard and former drummer Tony Leonard formed one band, whilst Phipps continued to perform with his own band. 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. Joyce tweets. nick_honest. [5] They regrouped as The Glitter Band in 1980 with the addition of Eddy Spence on keyboards and Brian Jones replacing Harvey on sax. At the time it was the worst performing UK Eurovision entry, which Shephard said was a badge of honour. He was also influenced by Osibisas rhythms. I keep throwing names at him, I tell him to get Marilyn Manson to mix a track, Mark Smith to do something, Marco from the Ants on guitar - after all, these people have borrowed those Leander drums for excellent use of their own enough times. He was working on a David Essex session and when David had rung in sick with a cold Mike started work on this instrumental. 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. [8][9] Phipps was also the drummer on Liquid Gold's hits which included "Dance Yourself Dizzy". To find out more, click here. This was the start of a time when The Glitter Band toured the world amasing millions of record sales. Shephard and Springate were the main songwriters, but Phipps and Ellison also contributed songs. 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 . 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