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The Glitter Men first came to fame in 1971 as the backing band for “The Leader”. The band provided the hypnotic tribal backings for all of his major hits around the world including such classics as Rock And Roll Part 2, I’m The Leader Of The Gang, I Love You Love and many many more.

By 1973 the band had changed their name to The Glitter Band and were striking out and building a solid reputation as a top chart act in their own right with worldwide chart toppers such as Goodbye My Love, Angel Face, Let’s Get Together Again and People Like You. By 1976 The Glitter Band had changed their name to The G-Band. The subsequent album Paris Match clearly announced a new musical direction for the band. In 1985 original members Pete Phipps, Gerry Shephard and John Springate reunited for a series of shows that spawned the fabulous “Live At The Marquee” album.

Several years ago John Springate emigrated to Spain and Gerry Shephard died tragically in 2003. Pete Phipps has consistently continued to tour Europe with The Glitter Band after several years of recording with an incredible who’s who of musical artists including The Eurythmics and XTC. The Glitter Band of 2007 is an exciting “all-hit” show featuring all of The Glitter Band’s greatest hits as well as some of the better known glitter songs, performed faithfully to the original recordings. This show is a must for any 70s or Glam Rock event and features the amazing original Star Guitar sound and all the audience participation you would expect from the kings of the glitter sound.

STOP PRESS!!! ORIGINAL LEAD SINGER JOHN SPRINGATE RETURNS TO THE GLITTER BAND WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT!!!

The Glitter Band Live in Schwarzenberg June 6th 2009

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JOHN SPRINGATE - Lead Vocals
The Glitter Band are delighted to announce that John Springate, the voice on the Glitter Band hit recordings has returned to the band. John was a permanent fixture in The Glitter Band until his departure in the late 80s. Since then John has carved himself a successful career as a writer and producer, notably co-writing "Don't Play That Song Again", the UK Eurovision entry in 2000, with Gerry Shephard, his former colleague in The Glitter Band, who sadly passed away in 2003. John's return is thrilling news for Glitter Band fans and fans of 70s music alike.

PETE PHIPPS - Drums & Vocals
Pete was original and founder member of the Glitter Band, playing on all of 'The Leaders' hits and legendary concert appearances. Pete has also performed as a member of XTC and The Eurythmics. Pete’s powerhouse drumming is still heard today in sports arenas all over the world where the “Glitter” sound is still used to entertain huge crowds, particularly between the plays in the NHL.

MARC PEARSON – Rhythm Guitar & Lead Vocals
Marc joined original The Glitter Band in 2006 as Lead Singer and Rhythm Guitarist. Marc was brought up as a glitter fan thanks to his incredibly cool Mother. Marc also performs with Pete in BC Sweet as well as playing for Gary Numan tribute band Young Things Don’t Scream. Marc also runs his own touring Burlesque Show as well as managing the day to day affairs of The Glitter Band.

GRAHAM “LENNY” CLAYTON – Bass Guitar & Vocals
The tribal drum sound produced by Pete Phipps requires a powerful and steady bass guitar sound and Graham “Lenny” Clayton performs this with a passion and professionalism that has to be admired. Graham joined The Glitter Band in 2005 after 20 years experience touring Europe.

DOMINIC RODGERS - Lead Guitar/Star Guitar & Vocals
Dominic Rogers on Lead Guitar/Star Guitar quite possibly has the toughest job in The Glitter Band, filling the shoes of the late great Gerry Shephard. Dom has studied Gerry’s legendary sound and style and is essential to the authentic sound of The Glitter Band of 2007. Dom and Pete are currently writing new material together for The Glitter Band. Incidentally, the fist single Dom bought as a kid was Angel Face by The Glitter Band.

EDDY SPENCE - Keyboards & Vocals
Technically Eddy Spence is the second longest serving member of The Glitter Band. Having worked with The Leader in the 70s Eddy went on to tour with Pete, Gerry, and John right through until 1987. Having worked with an incredible array of artistes including Gordon Giltrap, Eddy has returned to the band in 2008 where his amazing keyboard skills take a starring role in The Glitter Band of today.