Rossall is even talking of making a new album. One Artist - One Song. It had the distinctive glitter sound and while not quite as strong as Angel Face, its still a great glam record. 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 . A lot of people who criticise us for playing these songs dont really know the whole depth of the story. The tabloids ring all the time looking for stories but I have nothing to tell. Then in 1971, he joined CBS band Heaven and supported Jeff Beck on tour in the UK and Germany. We didnt know how people were going to react. The music group originally came jointly in 1972, pursuing Glitter's very own breakthrough using the strike "Stone.". However, his 1975 single, I Was Only Dreaming, is a great glam tune and it really should have been a hit. Peter Gill (born 9 June 1951) is an English former heavy metal drummer, formerly a member of The Glitter Band, Saxon and Motrhead . 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. However, Leander needed a group to back his new star on Top Of The Pops and for live shows. He then rejoined Gary Glitter for UK, Middle East and US tours. Running a mobile discotheque at the time I still have most of the Glitter Bands hit singles. no.4 in the UK charts, remaining there for 10 weeks. 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 . Also in 1984, Phipps returned to work with XTC in the studio to record the album Big Express. (wikipedia) All user-contributed text on this page is available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License; additional terms may apply. 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. ", (Even the Cologne techno scene of the early 00s which featured the so-called 'schaffel' rhythm in triplet eights was in thrall to the Glitter beat. and enjoys writing about music when working full-time doesnt get in the way. Excerpts from an exclusive interview with drummer Pete Phipps which appeared in the November 2019 issue of the Beat. "It was nerve wracking. By 1977, the band had started to fall apart. Glitter Band. Zappa used two drummers in the Mothers in . Vid by me - enjoy! The Glitter Band discography and songs: Music profile for The Glitter Band, formed 1972. In August they had a top 20 summer hit with the non-album song, Love In The Sun. In 1986, Phipps performed on Zipper an album written by Roger Chapman. But Pete said since Gadd was revealed as a paedo in the 1990s, they have been frozen out because of their association with him. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. A new version of Last.fm is available, to keep everything running smoothly, please reload the site. Experimenting in the studio one night Leander did one of those rare things: he synthesised a whole new pop sound from some unlikely sources. Dominic, 54, who joined the group in the late 1990s, said: Our records are not played on the radio any more.. 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. Angel Face was followed up by another Rossall and Shephard composition, Just For You, which also cracked the UK top 10. 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. We never socialised.. Not content with applying looped rhythm tracks to teenage dance music (something you are more likely to associate with house music some twenty years later) Leander wrote these yob anthems and played all the instruments himself; quite some feat. 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. Drummers Pete Phipps and Tony Leonard eventually completed the line up. Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License. Ultimately, the Glitter Band became almost as successful, and certainly as well-known, as Gary Glitter himself. It was to no avail as the single failed to crack to the top 50. The Glitter Band were supporting and it has to be said, that night, they should have been headlining. His first outing with the Eurythmics was recorded at Heaven for MTV and later released as the video Sweet Dreams (1985). 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. Rossall left the band on 31 December 1974. The band only played with Glitter for two years before going alone and scoring a string of top ten hits. Sadly this also sank without a trace. Its a strong pop song and was also covered by French singer Sheila (aka Sheila & B. Pete said Glitter, real name Paul Gadd, even cut the band from a fi lm made about him. Gill later spent three years with Motrhead, 1984 to 1987, recording four new tracks for the compilation No Remorse, The Birthday Party and one full album, Orgasmatron. Rossall brought with him guitarist Gerry Shephard, saxophonist Harvey Ellison, and bassist Ray Moxley, who was soon sacked for urinating in Glitters drink. (Hello also scored with another Hey-era staple, a cover of the Exciters' "Tell Him. He would then go and overdub the bass, floor and small toms on one track; then the bass and the guitar. Later in the year, he recorded an album of material with Alan Merrill of the Arrows which was released the following year. The Official Website for Pete Phipps and The Glitter Band, The Original Jukebox Heroes (Pete Phipps, drums), Never Too Young To Rock (1975 movie) Part 1 on YouTube. This edition of the Glitter Band released a single in 2016 featuring new recordings of "Let's Get Together Again" and "People Like You and People Like Me." 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. 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. Sometimes when the odds are stacked up this high the creative juices can go crazy. They originally came together in 1972, following Glitter's own breakthrough with the hit "Rock and Roll." In 1976, as Gary Glitter announced his retirement, the Glitter Band cut their last sonic links with the old sound. In August 2020 he released his first solo album of original songs entitled Wherever You Are. John Springate went into record production in the 90s, becoming involved in the Hi-Energy dance scene and recording Nicki Frenchs hit cover of Total Eclipse Of The Heart. It may not be PC but I still love Gary and the Glitter Band music. With most of them I can sense the presence of two distinctly different drummers at play, especially in the case of the classic Allma. The Glitter Band began its life as the backing group for now-disgraced rocker Gary Glitter, but soon established an identity of its own in the glam rock landscape. We are certainly not making any case for Gary Glitter here, he merely grunted along on these records - his creative input was zero. Copyright 2023 . Further sporadic releases followed in the 1980s on a variety of labels. 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. Theyll now never get together again as sadly Gerry Shephard died of cancer aged just 51 in 2003. Phipps toured with a variety of 80s bands including XTC and Eurythmics before teaming up with Shephard again in the 90s. There is a band on Back From The Grave 4 called Beep Beep & The Roadrunners who were using two drummers back in '62/'63. [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. The band include some Glitter songs in their set but Dominic said music producer Mike Leander was the real genius behind the Glitter sound. It has a bit of a Starsky and Hutch theme tune vibe going on! Shes been buying records for over 40 years and going to gigs since the 70s (just!) He also arranged the strings for The Drifters' 'Under The Boardwalk'. Get the best celeb gossip with the Daily Star Showbiz newsletter. He toured in the US and in the UK. NO AIRPLAY: Pete, on drums, with Glitter before the split in 1974, AXE MEN: Pete and Dominic of The Glitter Band. If he could have played brass then he would have done that as well.". 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). 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. With Rossall away, John Springate and Gerry Shephard took over leadership of the Glitter Band. Ultimately, the Glitter Band became almost as successful, and certainly as well-known, as Gary Glitter himself. 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 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. 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. Apple Inc. Joyce Gibson is a lifelong music fan, inherited from her dad and now passed on to her niece. It met with instant success and reached. The Glitter Band's unique sound is well appreciated by the cognoscenti of alternative music makers. In 1981, the group released a new single, "Until the Next Time," maintaining a steady stream of further releases over the next five years. 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. Sadly Gerry Shephard passed away on May 6th 2003. Rossall describes an album that sounds quite interesting, if he has the nerve to go against his commercial instincts and make the sort of record that Mike Leander would approve of then he could really be onto something. The Glitter Band - ROCK ON! 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. 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. Leander agreed, but rejected the first recordings. 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. They were great musicians and writers who caught the mid 70s zeitgeist. 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 . And Rossall has gone on record to say if Leander could play brass neither he nor Ellison would have featured either. 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