I was so in love with Gerry RIP. [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. ~ Dave Thompson. Peter Gill (born 9 June 1951) is an English former heavy metal drummer, formerly a member of The Glitter Band, Saxon and Motrhead. NO AIRPLAY: Pete, on drums, with Glitter before the split in 1974, AXE MEN: Pete and Dominic of The Glitter Band. In the late 80s while I was studying at Portsmouth Polytechnic I went to see Gary Glitter play at the Guildhall. 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. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. "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 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. Zappa used two drummers in the Mothers in . The band did a great job replicating Leanders sound live. Leander produced all of the Glitter Bands albums. Theyll now never get together again as sadly Gerry Shephard died of cancer aged just 51 in 2003. 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. They originally came together in 1972, following Glitter's own breakthrough with the hit "Rock and Roll." 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. Gill was one of the two drummers in The Glitter Band, then formed part of the original line-up of Saxon in 1978. Shephard and former drummer Tony Leonard formed one band, whilst Phipps continued to perform with his own band. The bands second album, Rock n Roll Dudes, followed later in 1975 and it consisted wholly of original material. 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. An excellent and informative article. Shephard got picked out; Phipps did not. 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. In recent years the Glitter Band have been considered guilty by association for having had the temerity to start out backing the disgraced Gary Glitter. He was last year caged for 16 years over a string of child sex crimes. 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. i heard it was Mr Seago. Sadly Gerry Shephard passed away on May 6th 2003. It was to no avail as the single failed to crack to the top 50. Rossall brought with him guitarist Gerry Shephard, saxophonist Harvey Ellison, and bassist Ray Moxley, who was soon sacked for urinating in Glitters drink. The band also toured extensively in the time Gill was a member. Great tunes still memorable unlike the depressing whiny songs of todays artists who wont be remembered in 50 years time. 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. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. 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. It quickly reached No.4 in the charts, outselling Gary Glitter in the process. The Gary Glitter Band certainly weren't the first rock band to incorporate two drummers. Changing direction, Phipps first joined Ex-Directory a jazz rock band where he first met Vic Martin (who would later, with Pete, join the Eurythmics); this was then followed by a short period with a London based punk rock band called The Secret. By 1977, the band had started to fall apart. Phipps was then asked to join Random Hold, a band he had already worked with a year or two before. With Rossall away, John Springate and Gerry Shephard took over leadership of the Glitter Band. 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. This does not detract, though, from Mike Leander who created these deceptively simple records, slowing down Burundi drums played in shuffling three fours and copying their tribal power with two drum kits and adding massive drones from the guitar bass and a brass section. It again features the heavy Glitter sound and was another Rossall/Shephard composition. The album was recorded in Metway Studios, Brighton and produced by Mike Wilton and engineered by Jake Routham. An utterly un-Glitter-like set, it was characterized by a truly audacious cover of the Rolling Stones' "Sympathy for the Devil." 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. It has a bit of a Starsky and Hutch theme tune vibe going on! 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. 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. 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. Rossall shakes his head with sadness at the way Leander has nearly been forgotten. 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. 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. There is a band on Back From The Grave 4 called Beep Beep & The Roadrunners who were using two drummers back in '62/'63. I was never embarrassed that Id been a fan of theirs when I was so young, which wasnt the case with a lot of my childhood music idols. The Glitter Band discography and songs: Music profile for The Glitter Band, formed 1972. Trevor Horn played bass guitar for the band in this era. Pete Phipps still performs live as The Glitter Band. Bell Records signed the Glitter Band as a new artist, and Angel Face was released on 1st March 1974. If Ive whetted your appetite for this most underrated and somewhat forgotten 70s band, you can buy a Box Set containing their four albums. Peter William Phipps (born 5 August 1951 in Clapham, South London)[1] is a rock drummer, singer and songwriter known for his work with Gary Glitter, The Glitter Band, and later Eurythmics, XTC and Denim. Musically the story had become about Gary Glitter but in reality it should be about the band's producer Mike Leander. . So sad that they didnt get the recognition they deserved mainly due to Glitters horror charges saw them a few times and have Petes drumstick still. The best track on it is Look What Youve Been Missing which saw John Rossall return to songwriting duties with Gerry Shephard. 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 It's a sound that is so distinctive that it causes the Pavlovian exhortation: "Ah! [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. Artist descriptions on Last.fm are editable by everyone. Originally called The Glitter Men, only Rossall and Ellison played on Glitters first two records every other instrument was played by Mike Leander. Shephard and Springate were the main songwriters, but Phipps and Ellison also contributed songs. Connect your Spotify account to your Last.fm account and scrobble everything you listen to, from any Spotify app on any device or platform. One Artist - One Song. [1] VBTS May 22, 2005 #7 Jean-Baptiste Clamence @ May 23 2005, 01:15 AM wrote: Brown, Mick (1985) "Days of Whine and Poses". John Rossall looks worn out at the very mention of the disgraced singer. Phipps currently performs worldwide as The Glitter Band playing a variety of venues up and down the UK and on the Continent. In the long gone Glorias Record Bar in East Kilbride, I chose Angel Face by the Glitter Band. Phipps and Shephard appeared in the Identity Parade line-up on the first episode of Never Mind The Buzzcocks, recorded on 28 October 1996. "Mike played all instruments apart from the brass which me and Gerry did. In 1981, the group released a new single, "Until the Next Time," maintaining a steady stream of further releases over the next five years. Its a strong pop song and was also covered by French singer Sheila (aka Sheila & B. 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. 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. Perrone, Pierre (2003) "Obituary: Gerry Shephard; Glitter Band guitarist and songwriter". 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. And Springate were the main songwriters, but Phipps and Ellison played Glitters. 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