It's a sound that is part of the fabric of British pop culture. Phipps was a founder member of The Glitter Band (originally known as The Glittermen), who started as Gary Glitter's backing band, and went on to success in their own right, having six top ten singles in the UK in the mid-1970s. 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. The name of the other one escapes me.. Originally Gary Glitter's backing band, these poppy glam musicians became stars in their own right with an eclectic pop sound. Pete Phipps still performs live as The Glitter Band. 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." Glitter Band. Phipps was then asked to join Random Hold, a band he had already worked with a year or two before. Later in the year, he recorded an album of material with Alan Merrill of the Arrows which was released the following year. Every day he would be in the studio producing session after session. 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". Sometimes Smith hits the nail on the head, and even if he is exaggerating to make a point, The Glitter Band had an amazingly unique sound, a sound that has gone on to inspire an unlikely cross section of musicians. It was to no avail as the single failed to crack to the top 50. [1][2] He stayed with them until 1981, recording their first four albums,[3] leaving the band after he injured his hand. He added: We separated in 1974 he hated the fact we recorded our own records.. 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. It was written by Springate, Shephard and Eddie Seago, who also ran the bands management company. All user-contributed text on this page is available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License; additional terms may apply. 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. He found an old guitar with a really bad action on it and put it through some really heavy fender tube amps till it was jumping off the floor and that was how that sound came about.". Apple Inc. They were also a massive influence on The KLF/Timelords who collaborated with GG, Ed.). Tony Leonard has now retired from the music business. Oh yes - Adam & The Ants did, and likewise the ghastly Sigue Sigue Sputnik. 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. Feel free to contribute! The band only played with Glitter for two years before going alone and scoring a string of top ten hits. I thoroughly enjoyed this post. 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. 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. 1979 saw Sheppard and drummer Pete Phipps hook up with former Sparks/Jet keyboard player Peter Oxendale for the album Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is, credited to Oxendale & Sheppard and released in the U.S. only. 1979 saw Sheppard and drummer Pete Phipps hook up with former Sparks/Jet keyboard player Peter Oxendale for the album Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is, credited to Oxendale & Sheppard and released in the U.S. only. He did lots of different kinds of things.". The Glitter Band have had enough of being tarred with the same brush as their former 'Leader' and are recording a new album. [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. All rights reserved. The Glitter Band sound was what attracted me to them back in the day. [citation needed] The band produced several singles in this period including "Montgomery Clift" and albums The View From Here (1980) and Burn the Buildings (1981). The Glitter Band had seven UK Top 20 hit singles in the mid-1970s, and three hit albums. 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. Copyright 2023 An utterly un-Glitter-like set, it was characterized by a truly audacious cover of the Rolling Stones' "Sympathy for the Devil." Back to the 70s! The band have become entangled in Gary Glitters new world and they feel unfairly tarred with the same brush as their former singer, as John Rossal their new leader wearily explains. The Glitter Band discography and songs: Music profile for The Glitter Band, formed 1972. Back copies can be ordered via the website. In short, he was a pop genius and should be lauded in the way that Joe Meek is. 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. Jamie Muir was a percussionist (although he occasionally played a mini-drum set, as some other percussionists like Ray Cooper or Ed Mann sometimes 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. The next year, Phipps played with the Legendary Purple Helmets a Stranglers offshoot. He recorded Back in Denim (1992 and Denim on Ice (1996). Excerpts from an exclusive interview with drummer Pete Phipps which appeared in the November 2019 issue of the Beat. 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). But original drummer Pete Phipps and bandmate Dominic Rodgers say their songs recorded separately from Glitters are still not played on the radio. Joyce Gibson is a lifelong music fan, inherited from her dad and now passed on to her niece. We are certainly not making any case for Gary Glitter here, he merely grunted along on these records - his creative input was zero. The story of the Glitter Band begins in the mid 1960s. Shes been buying records for over 40 years and going to gigs since the 70s (just!) He then rejoined Gary Glitter for UK, Middle East and US tours. Gill was one of the two drummers in The Glitter Band, then formed part of the original line-up of Saxon in 1978. Your email address will not be published. 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 . It was reissued in 1985, again to no avail. 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? Peter Gill (born 9 June 1951) is an English former heavy metal drummer, formerly a member of The Glitter Band, Saxon and Motrhead. What people miss out on is the fact the whole Glitter thing comes from Mike Leander. 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. Shephard and former drummer Tony Leonard formed one band, whilst Phipps continued to perform with his own band. He then put this amazing droning guitar sound on it. Artist descriptions on Last.fm are editable by everyone. Trevor Horn played bass guitar for the band in this era. 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. If he could have played brass then he would have done that as well.". It's a sound that is so distinctive that it causes the Pavlovian exhortation: "Ah! The Bostons carried on after Raven jumped on the glam bandwagon and became Gary Glitter. Looking to the future the newly invigorated Glitter Band are thinking big. Joyce tweets. On this particular evening one of his charges David Essex, who he was producing at the time, phoned in sick and in the downtime Leander invented the Glitter band sound. However, at the end of 1974 Rossall took leave of the band to follow a solo career which unfortunately didnt result in any hit singles. One of the identifying features of the glitter bands of the early Seventies was the drumming. They were branching out towards a more soul and funk sound which was probably not the best move with punk bubbling under. 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). 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 beat! Peter Gill (born 9 June 1951) is an English former heavy metal drummer, formerly a member of The Glitter Band, Saxon and Motrhead . 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. Required fields are marked *. Springate and Shephard also wrote the UK's 2000 Eurovision Song Contest entry, "Don't Play That Song Again" performed by Nicki French.[13]. Phipps and Shephard appeared in the Identity Parade line-up on the first episode of Never Mind The Buzzcocks, recorded on 28 October 1996. 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. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. 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." After learning to play drums, piano and guitar, his musical career took off at the age of 18, he has worked continuously since that time for a wide range of bands and artists. 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. and enjoys writing about music when working full-time doesnt get in the way. 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. Co-written by Shephard, Rossall and Eddie Seago, its a fantastic throwback to their distinctive sound. The Glitter Band spent five years backing up the singer until they split away under Leanders steady tutelage to have their own hits which of course meant that they fell out with the leader of the gang in 1977 and have never spoken to him since then but his ghost is ever present. 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. It was because he was easily available. People come to the gigs and they understand that the band and the songs are quite separate from the whole situation.". 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. Experimenting in the studio one night Leander did one of those rare things: he synthesised a whole new pop sound from some unlikely sources. Random Hold composed of David Rhodes, Bill MacCormick, David Ferguson, and Pete Phipps were described by a music journalist[who?] document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. May 1977 saw the band release a final single as the Glitter Band, "She Was Alright". 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 Glitterband certainly did use 2 drummers. An excellent and informative article. days. 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. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Finally a rather sub-par and generic sounding power ballad, Nothing At All, appeared in 1986 and again did nothing. An utterly un-Glitter-like set, it was characterized by a truly audacious cover of the Rolling Stones' "Sympathy for the Devil." Further hits followed between 1974 and 1976, along with the release of four albums. I too had forgotten just how good they were. 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. "Mike played all instruments apart from the brass which me and Gerry did. Great tunes still memorable unlike the depressing whiny songs of todays artists who wont be remembered in 50 years time. [5] They regrouped as The Glitter Band in 1980 with the addition of Eddy Spence on keyboards and Brian Jones replacing Harvey on sax. After leaving school in 1969 he joined Black Velvet, a soul/funk band tours, recording and radio shows. 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. As well as The Tears I Cried which kept to the Leander sound, it also included their first non-charting single, the ballad, Alone Again. Harding, Luke (2000) "Glam rocker loses court fight to keep Glitter from halcyon days". He was always a prima dona really.". A new version of Last.fm is available, to keep everything running smoothly, please reload the site. In the 70s Leander created the Glitter Band and one of the decades biggest pop stars Gary Glitter. 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." Brown, Mick (1985) "Days of Whine and Poses". Theyll now never get together again as sadly Gerry Shephard died of cancer aged just 51 in 2003. 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. With his first major concert tour looming, Glitter and producer/co-conspirator Mike Leander needed a full-time backing band for live work. Classic Disco, and Angel Face / You Wouldn't Leave Me Would You?. 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. 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. However, Leander needed a group to back his new star on Top Of The Pops and for live shows. Its a strong pop song and was also covered by French singer Sheila (aka Sheila & B. I loved the Glitter Band and still do, was part of my teenage years, RIP Gerry. He and Phipps also featured in the Identity Parade round in the first episode of Never Mind The Buzzcocks in 1996. However, his 1975 single, I Was Only Dreaming, is a great glam tune and it really should have been a hit. RIP those no longer with us. [3] Shephard and Phipps had previously guested on Denim's Back In Denim (1992).[11]. 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. The Glitter Band released their debut LP, called Hey! Rossall is even talking of making a new album. 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. In the late 80s while I was studying at Portsmouth Polytechnic I went to see Gary Glitter play at the Guildhall. It got the full Leander production treatment, bringing the brass section and double drum sound to the fore, adding in the distinctive hey! chant. 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. 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According to John Rossall, only he, Shephard and Leonard featured on the single, together with Brian Jones on sax. They have existed on and off since with various line-ups, and there are currently two bands featuring original members who use the name. Sadly Gerry Shephard passed away on May 6th 2003. There have been a few bands using 2 drummers - King Crimson did it live in 1994 as well. 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. "), 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." Founder Glitter Band member John Rossall recalls: "We backed the likes of Susan Maughan and Mike Preston to name a few and we went on to form the Boston Show Band in Hamburg. A year later, he toured with the Elgins. By 1977, the band had started to fall apart. Before we went on the room was empty but suddenly it filled up and people were going crazy. i heard it was Mr Seago. Very good Joyce thank you. 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. However, in 1981, they reconvened with a little heard single, Until The Next Time. Through 1983 and 1984 he was a member of The Eurythmics. The line-up was John Rossall (trombone & the bands musical director), Gerry Shephard (lead guitar & vocals), John Springate (bass & vocals), Harvey Ellison (saxophone), & keeping thumping tight time at the back the twin drummers Tony Leonard & Pete Phipps. Who else? In 1974, Mike Leander reluctantly allowed the Glitter Band (as they were now known) to make a record as promised. They were brilliant! But when we do play people really appreciate what we are doing. Originally called The Glitter Men, only Rossall and Ellison played on Glitters first two records every other instrument was played by Mike Leander. The Gary Glitter Band certainly weren't the first rock band to incorporate two drummers. He was working on a David Essex session and when David had rung in sick with a cold Mike started work on this instrumental. Lets Get Together Again was the next official Glitter Band single and was another chart hit. Although the band was not physically present on any of Glitter's own hits (according to the singer, Mike Leander alone played every instrument himself), the Glitter Band not only accompanied Glitter on his tours and television appearances, they also racked up seven hits of their own, six of them making the Top Ten. Another single appeared in 1982, a Shephard and Springate song called Heartbeat To Heartache. 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. 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