Glitter Band: (Sax-Honkers)

The stomping, sax-blasting, silver-suited engine room that turned glam into a gang! Before they had a name, they were simply “the band” – the group of session musicians who gave Gary Glitter his trademark wall-of-sound stomp. When they stepped out front in 1974, they kept the glitter but added harmonies, horns, and pure bubblegum joy. The Classic Line-Up John Rossall – sax, vocals, ideas man Gerry Shephard – lead guitar, vocals (the pretty one) Pete Phipps – drums, vocals Ton

Glitter Bands "Heartbeat To Heartache" backed with "I Don't Want To See You Tonight" was released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK by...

A Glam Rock Heartthrob's Plea The G. Band’s “Lay Your Love On Me” 7-inch vinyl single was released in the UK on November 5, 1976, on CBS Records (catalogue: S CBS 4710). Backed with “Hard To Settle Down,” this upbeat glam rock track, written by Gerry Shephard and John Springate, was the band's debut under their new name. Produced by Mike Leander. Both tracks taken from the CBS album "Paris Match" S 81717. Single Breakdown Tracklist Label: CBS – S CBS 4710 Format: Vinyl, 7", 4

Mud and Glitter Band’s "Better Than Elvis" , a one-page album review in New Musical Express , August 2, 1975.

The Glitter Band’s "Love in the Sun" , a one-page advert in New Musical Express , August 2, 1975.

A Glitter Band Glam Heartbreaker Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK on January 10, 1975, on Bell Records (catalog number BELL 1391), The Glitter Band’s “Goodbye My Love” — backed with “Got To Get Ready For Love” — was a glam-pop ballad that entered the Official Singles Chart on January 18, 1975, peaking at No. 2 and charting for 9 weeks. A classic mid-’70s glam hit. Single Overview Release Details Label: Bell Records. Format: Vinyl, 7", 45 RPM, Single. Full Track

Glitter's Punky Pop Party The Glitter Band’s Hey! LP, was released in the UK on September 6, 1974, on Bell Records (catalogue: BELLS 241). This 13-track glam rock album of covers, produced by Mike Leander for GTO Productions, featured the band's high-energy takes on pop and rock standards. Pressed by EMI Records and printed by Robert Stace, it first charted on September 8, 1974, at No. 18 for 7 weeks, peaking at No. 13. Re-entering at No. 35 on November 7, 1974, it spent 12 w