The band, unofficially known as the Glittermen while working with the singer between 1972 and 1974, barely spoke to him, said Pete, 64. Artist descriptions on Last.fm are editable by everyone. (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 . VBTS May 22, 2005 #7 Jean-Baptiste Clamence @ May 23 2005, 01:15 AM wrote: 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. 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. Read the choicest cuts from the Quietus archive: reviews, features and opinion, New Weird Britain In Review For November By Noel Gardner, Gary Glitter, Re-Writing Musical History & The Danger Of Censorship, John Robb On Massive Attack's Blue Lines - 21 Years On, Discussing Uganda: John Robb Visits East Africa, A Spotify Playlist To Celebrate The Launch Of Louder Than War, The Last Of The True Believers: Ian Astbury Interviewed, The Sea, The Sea: An Interview With Lankum, Use Your Days: An Interview With Gina Birch, The Horrors Of Britpop: An Interview With Heavenly, Maternity Beat: An Interview With Hedvig Mollestad. 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. One Artist - One Song. ", (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. Ultimately, the Glitter Band became almost as successful, and certainly as well-known, as Gary Glitter himself. Great band, great music. Dr. John was a great influence on him and this is where the tribal double drummer sound came from. If Ive whetted your appetite for this most underrated and somewhat forgotten 70s band, you can buy a Box Set containing their four albums. Joyce tweets. Devotion) of Spacer fame. "It was nerve wracking. Its a strong pop song and was also covered by French singer Sheila (aka Sheila & B. He then put this amazing droning guitar sound on it. 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. [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. This was the start of a time when The Glitter Band toured the world amasing millions of record sales. Shephard and former drummer Tony Leonard formed one band, whilst Phipps continued to perform with his own band. It was because he was easily available. However, she listens to many genres of music as her Toppermost articles attest. Something went wrong, please try again later. 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. Trevor Horn played bass guitar for the band in this era. He was also influenced by Osibisas rhythms. Your email address will not be published. The decision to launch the Glitter Band as a recording act in its own right was made in late 1973. They originally came together in 1972, following Glitter's own breakthrough with the hit "Rock and Roll." Thank you Joyce. U.K. Glam Rock Top 10. haj1909. Two further albums, Rock 'n' Roll Dudes and Listen to the Band, were equally courageous, with the group's ambition now so pronounced that they even brushed aside the first signs that their invincibility was cracking: the chart failure of the singles "Alone Again" and "Don't Make Promises." 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. Rossall himself had known Leander since the 60s and was asked by the producer to put the Glitter Band together to back up the vocalist when the hits started pouring out and there were tours and Top Of The Pops to be done. In 1981, the group released a new single, "Until the Next Time," maintaining a steady stream of further releases over the next five years. Ultimately, the Glitter Band became almost as successful, and certainly as well-known, as Gary Glitter himself. 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. Gadd, 71, was jailed in 1999 for child porn offences. 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). 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." After leaving school in 1969 he joined Black Velvet, a soul/funk band tours, recording and radio shows. 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. He was always a prima dona really.". It may not be PC but I still love Gary and the Glitter Band music. I thoroughly enjoyed this post. RIP those no longer with us. 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. There were other choices but Gary was hungry to have a hit. The band only played with Glitter for two years before going alone and scoring a string of top ten hits. Further hits followed between 1974 and 1976, along with the release of four albums. Having performed and recorded regularly with jazz visionaries such as Vijay Iyer, Steve Lehman, Anthony Braxton, Evan Parker and John Zorn, Sorey is clearly a far-sighted artist whose concept of music spans many levels. The Glitter Band were supporting and it has to be said, that night, they should have been headlining. We are certainly not making any case for Gary Glitter here, he merely grunted along on these records - his creative input was zero. They guested on Denims glam rock themed 1992 album, Back In Denim with Shephard and his star guitar featuring in the video for Middle Of The Road. The tabloids ring all the time looking for stories but I have nothing to tell. I shall surely play them again now. [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. They originally came together in 1972, following Glitter's own breakthrough with the hit "Rock and Roll." The band provided Bands With Two Drummers. Peter Gill (born 9 June 1951) is an English former heavy metal drummer, formerly a member of The Glitter Band, Saxon and Motrhead . 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. Gill stayed briefly in the band, recording only one album called Victim You in 1996. He also arranged the strings for The Drifters' 'Under The Boardwalk'. 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 album was recorded in Metway Studios, Brighton and produced by Mike Wilton and engineered by Jake Routham. AXE MEN: Pete and Dominic of The Glitter Band (Image: PH) And there are two drummers on some major jazz records such as Miles's Bitches Brew or John Coltrane's Meditations. They were branching out towards a more soul and funk sound which was probably not the best move with punk bubbling under. "The Glitter Band" started life in 1972 as backing and session musicians for Gary Glitter, providing the backing music not only for Gary's chartbusters but also providing 'The Leader' with the unique powerful, and gutsy big beat for his concerts around the world. 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. Between 1992 and 1996, whilst remaining in the Glitter Band, Phipps joined Denim, a band formed by Lawrence Hayward. The brass included trombone as well as sax. In 1973, Rossall approached Leander with the suggestion that the band record some material without Glitter. Joyce Gibson is a lifelong music fan, inherited from her dad and now passed on to her niece. The funky Watch The Show is another Harvey Ellison composition and the only one which he sang lead on. 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 . He said: We are suffering from the fallout and bad press because of his actions. Looking to the future the newly invigorated Glitter Band are thinking big. A dynamic combination". "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. Connect your Spotify account to your Last.fm account and scrobble everything you listen to, from any Spotify app on any device or platform. Read Full Biography. Phipps and Shephard appeared in the Identity Parade line-up on the first episode of Never Mind The Buzzcocks, recorded on 28 October 1996. Two further albums, Rock 'n' Roll Dudes and Listen to the Band, were equally courageous, with the group's ambition now so pronounced that they even brushed aside the first signs that their invincibility was cracking: the chart failure of the singles "Alone Again" and "Don't Make Promises.". Drummers Pete Phipps and Tony Leonard eventually completed the line up. 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. NO AIRPLAY: Pete, on drums, with Glitter before the split in 1974, AXE MEN: Pete and Dominic of The Glitter Band. Particular kudos should be paid to Gerry Shephard and the slide effect he used on his famous star guitar. The Bostons carried on after Raven jumped on the glam bandwagon and became Gary Glitter. Leander died ten years ago at the age of 55 and is now mainly forgotten or his legacy forever tainted by his association with Glitter. Also included is a rather ill-advised cover of the Rolling Stones Sympathy For The Devil their first cover version since the 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). Shes been buying records for over 40 years and going to gigs since the 70s (just!) His imagination and sheer musical brilliance was key in the 60s colouring in records with amazing and imaginative use of strings, working with The Beatles, Marianne Faithful, Billy Fury and a whole host of other key players. Shortly afterwards, bubblegum glam group and Bell Records label mates Hello recorded their own version of Tell Him using the Glitter Bands arrangement and took it into the UK top ten. According to John Rossall, only he, Shephard and Leonard featured on the single, together with Brian Jones on sax. nick_honest. I read in one of glitters bios, he really did only regard them as employees the piss tho? Mark E. Smith. 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 . Shephard got picked out; Phipps did not. 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 Glitterband certainly did use 2 drummers. A ballad, it was written by Shephard, and Springate sang lead. 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. 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. Back copies can be ordered via the website. To find out more, click here. They were unofficially known as the Glittermen on the first four hit singles by Gary Glitter from 1972 to 1973. In the long gone Glorias Record Bar in East Kilbride, I chose Angel Face by the Glitter Band. Back to the 70s! [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. "Mike played all instruments apart from the brass which me and Gerry did. I loved the Glitter Band and still do, was part of my teenage years, RIP Gerry. Sadly this also sank without a trace. An utterly un-Glitter-like set, it was characterized by a truly audacious cover of the Rolling Stones' "Sympathy for the Devil." One of the identifying features of the glitter bands of the early Seventies was the drumming. An utterly un-Glitter-like set, it was characterized by a truly audacious cover of the Rolling Stones' "Sympathy for the Devil." Through 1998 and 1999, Phipps had further shows with The Glitter Band and appearances with The King Penguins, a spin-off from the Glitter Band. Phipps also continued to record with Glitter Band colleagues pursuing solo identities, such as with John Springate recording an album together in John's own Rock Star Studio and playing drums on the album Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is, by Gerry Shephard and Peter Oxendale. Fond memories of the 70s come to mind. I generally had terrible taste in music when I was a young child, favouring Donny Osmond and the Bay City Rollers, but I got my very first foray into a lifelong habit of buying records absolutely spot on. In August 2020 he released his first solo album of original songs entitled Wherever You Are. Instead of hitting the cymbals, drummers such as Dave Mount of Mud thumped out the rhythm with. 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. Also in 1984, Phipps returned to work with XTC in the studio to record the album Big Express. People come to the gigs and they understand that the band and the songs are quite separate from the whole situation.". It got no airplay and failed to chart. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. "For me the Glitter band were more influential than the Beatles," explained The Fall's Mark Smith recently. [8][9] Phipps was also the drummer on Liquid Gold's hits which included "Dance Yourself Dizzy". 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 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. I imagine somebody a bit more famous was doing it before them. Get the best celeb gossip with the Daily Star Showbiz newsletter. Glitter was difficult to work with even when we first met him in 1964/65 when we were his backing band in the Starr Club in Germany. Rossall also still tours regularly, and his band included Harvey Ellison, until he passed away in February 2017. At the time it was the worst performing UK Eurovision entry, which Shephard said was a badge of honour. Even then he insisted on staying in a hotel whilst we had to share digs in bunk beds behind the stage. In 1976, as Gary Glitter announced his retirement, the Glitter Band cut their last sonic links with the old sound. Learn how and when to remove this template message, "Saxon and the Story of Denim And Leather", "PETE GILL (MOTORHEAD): "It was guitarist Phil Campbell who got me into Motorhead", BBC Sessions / Live at Reading Festival '86, Better Motrhead than Dead: Live at Hammersmith, Motrhead Live: Everything Luder than Everything Else, Classic Albums: Motrhead Ace of Spades, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Pete_Gill&oldid=1074757936, BLP articles lacking sources from November 2015, Short description is different from Wikidata, Pages using infobox musical artist with associated acts, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 2 March 2022, at 01:09. 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. 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]. Gill was one of the two drummers in The Glitter Band, then formed part of the original line-up of Saxon in 1978. 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