I was a MASSIVE Glitter Band fan back in the golden days. Fan club member, gig goer, bought all the records etc. Massively underrated. Great interview!
* @@andreasboose5611 = And mine too = I bought ALL their singles (45rpm) plus the album "Hey" It eventually led me to gradually crossover to full blown Rock - Mott The Hoople & Bad Company With hindsight it WAS because of the mighty Gerry Sheppard that I took up electric guitar Even though I later learned it was actualy Mike Leander that made those early guitar sounds & riffs** ** "Rock N' Roll Parts 1 & 2" and "Didn't Know I Loved Ya Till I saw You Rock N' Roll" But it was Gerry Sheppard playing the heavy riff on "Just For You" Love it !!!!!!!!!!!!!
I just played People like you and Love in the sun, Gary Glitter was never the Glitter band as far as I'm concerned. Any time I play any Glitter band stuff I'm transported right back to Happy days back in the 70s as 13/14 year old having a great time with my friends. Love all Glitter band always ❤
Dear Mr. Springate, First of all, what a lovely interview, and how glad I am to be able to see it. Given that I am born in the 2000s, I am obviously too young to have experienced the Glittermania of the 70s... But still, I adore all of Glam Rock deeply. Listening to your bass playing makes me want to improve my bass skills too, I must admit. Thank you for the huge inspiration. I would've loved to see you live on stage for once, so I welcome you to come to tour Germany⭐️ PS: You're doing fantastic for your majestic age! "Rock On", Andy
I loved The Glitter Band with and without GG. That sound, double drums and hand clap was unique for the 70's glam rock era. I loved 'Let's get together again' and 'Hello Hello, I'm back again' in particular. Still play them today and not ashamed to do so. A great era of music as John says, T-Rex (Marc Bolan), Wizzard, Sweet, Suzi Quatro and many more. A very informative interview all in a good way. I hope people will not label them because of GG's behaviours, as TGB were a FAB group in their own right completely.
Great interview..john is a stand up guy, love the way he complemented sweet..like the glitter band massive part of glam rock as were T Rex slade mud even Bowie ziggy stardust. Talking of stardust..Alvin stardust had a great guitarist chris spedding. 🎸70s were great..all the good bands from 60s went into the 70s..i loved glam heavy and punk rock..we had reggae soul disco. Cheesey bubble gum pop. Some was shite. But most was magnificent. The sound track to our lives..long live the 70s 🎶🎵🎹🥁🎸we were there..
John you wouldn't remember but you played oadby students hall Leicester in 1981 with the glitter band it was a great gig and afterwards we went to our rooms and had a party playing glitter music loud. You and some of your band came round to meet us, it was great meeting you, what a great guy!
Great interview! So good to see something Glitter Band related online nowadays. I`ve never sat down to list them but if I ever do I`d be surprised if `Goodbye My Love` doesn`t feature in my favourite top ten singles from the 1970`s. I`ve often thought I hope that John Springate (who`s looking very well for over 70!)and the other songwriters from The Glitter Band are getting some royalties because I never hear the Glitter Band on the radio. Shame as they made some great music.
Sadly, radio stations removed all references to the word Glitter, following the conviction of Gary Glitter. The band had no involvement with private Glitter's life but paid a heavy price by association. Their catalogue of music remains some of the finest of the glam rock era. Mike Leander gave the band an incredible sound which still sounds great today.
You are right it is very sad. You are also right when you describe their music as some of Glam rocks finest. It was a special sound and although I can listen to it anytime I like it doesn`t seem right that future generations likely never will.@@711honved
I have all their albums "Hey" "Rock n Roll Dudes" "Listen to the Band" and "Paris Match" and consider them, along with "Sweet" and "Slade" to be the "Icons" of the 70's.
I liked the Glitter Band and their music which is amazing. I was about eleven or twelve when I first bought their single. But didnt hear much about them as the years passed which would have been great.
You are so kind! Thank you so much. It makes me very happy to hear you enjoyed this interivew, I wonder if you might like to check out some of my others? www.abreathoffreshair.com.au
I'm in agreement with John - Listen to the Band is one of my all time favourites. The opening track simply wonderful. Great interview. John you're a Rock n Roll Dude
Saw TGB in 1984 when I was young punk in Paignton, Torbay. I joined a band that was formed that night. I then managed to play in a band supporting TGB in Birmingham around 2014 (I think). Always loved their sound and the members I met in 2014 were proper gents
John refers to how punk meant "that was it", but he doesn't mention that from around 1980, the band re-formed (playing with GG) and they were headlining punk gigs, embraced by wildly enthusiastic punk audiences! I saw some of these and they were phenomenal. The Glitter Band would play powerful versions of Angel Face and Goodbye My Love when GG went off for a break.
Sandy you're a great interviewer really..you tubers take note..great the way you Brought up GG...and john was right the way it was back then..glitter Savile etc..glitter band and other great glam rock band's were ripped off big time. Parasites and nonces..john is glam rock history...
thank you for the complement Sean! I'm so glad you enjoyed this interview. I hope you will enjoy many of the others I have here on youtube as well as on my website and on alll podcast platforms.
Great interview, thanks! Used to be a huge fan, especially of Gerry. Gary always gave me the creeps, I wasn't surprised to find out what a disgusting individual he is.
Gary Glitter may have had a damaging effect on the career of The Glitter Band, but the hatred Pete Phipps had for John Rossall was far more damaging. Instead of letting both bands tour and enjoy what carreers they were able to carve out, it was constant war of legal battles, spiteful actions and nasty comments that really dragged the band down.
Great group, the Glitter Band. Unfortunately Gary's antics severely damaged the reputation of the Glitter Band, even though they had nothing to do with it. A unique sound, 2 drummers (unheard of in virtually all pop groups at the time), droning saxaphones and a unique guitar sound.
I was a MASSIVE Glitter Band fan back in the golden days. Fan club member, gig goer, bought all the records etc. Massively underrated. Great interview!
The Glitter Band : "My Childhood Heroes" ❤
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@@andreasboose5611 = And mine too = I bought ALL their singles (45rpm) plus the album "Hey"
It eventually led me to gradually crossover to full blown Rock - Mott The Hoople & Bad Company
With hindsight it WAS because of the mighty Gerry Sheppard that I took up electric guitar
Even though I later learned it was actualy Mike Leander that made those early guitar sounds & riffs**
** "Rock N' Roll Parts 1 & 2" and "Didn't Know I Loved Ya Till I saw You Rock N' Roll"
But it was Gerry Sheppard playing the heavy riff on "Just For You" Love it !!!!!!!!!!!!!
Great band legendary
I just played People like you and Love in the sun, Gary Glitter was never the Glitter band as far as I'm concerned. Any time I play any Glitter band stuff I'm transported right back to Happy days back in the 70s as 13/14 year old having a great time with my friends. Love all Glitter band always ❤
the glitter band were very good i blieve john about gary glitter you do not know wat other people are up to cheers .
Dear Mr. Springate,
First of all, what a lovely interview, and how glad I am to be able to see it. Given that I am born in the 2000s, I am obviously too young to have experienced the Glittermania of the 70s...
But still, I adore all of Glam Rock deeply. Listening to your bass playing makes me want to improve my bass skills too, I must admit. Thank you for the huge inspiration.
I would've loved to see you live on stage for once, so I welcome you to come to tour Germany⭐️
PS: You're doing fantastic for your majestic age! "Rock On",
Andy
I loved The Glitter Band with and without GG. That sound, double drums and hand clap was unique for the 70's glam rock era. I loved 'Let's get together again' and 'Hello Hello, I'm back again' in particular. Still play them today and not ashamed to do so. A great era of music as John says, T-Rex (Marc Bolan), Wizzard, Sweet, Suzi Quatro and many more. A very informative interview all in a good way. I hope people will not label them because of GG's behaviours, as TGB were a FAB group in their own right completely.
I loved the double drummers such a original sound was this man the lead singer
Bass Player
Great interview..john is a stand up guy, love the way he complemented sweet..like the glitter band massive part of glam rock as were T Rex slade mud even Bowie ziggy stardust. Talking of stardust..Alvin stardust had a great guitarist chris spedding. 🎸70s were great..all the good bands from 60s went into the 70s..i loved glam heavy and punk rock..we had reggae soul disco. Cheesey bubble gum pop. Some was shite. But most was magnificent. The sound track to our lives..long live the 70s 🎶🎵🎹🥁🎸we were there..
John is a very talented guy,he never ages🤘
A nicely conducted interview - with a most interesting as well as funny guest! 👍
Such an under rated band i grew up in the seventies loved the glitter band hated gary glitter its good to see john still going strong
John you wouldn't remember but you played oadby students hall Leicester in 1981 with the glitter band it was a great gig and afterwards we went to our rooms and had a party playing glitter music loud. You and some of your band came round to meet us, it was great meeting you, what a great guy!
He was sooo pretty and I had a massive (momentary) crush on him, still looking great and what a fantastic sound they had!
What a lovely interview. John seems like such a nice guy. I’m so pleased to have been able to watch this & I wish him success with his new album.
Nice interview! The Glitter Band were huge in their day!
so glad you enjoyed the interview!
Great interview! So good to see something Glitter Band related online nowadays. I`ve never sat down to list them but if I ever do I`d be surprised if `Goodbye My Love` doesn`t feature in my favourite top ten singles from the 1970`s. I`ve often thought I hope that John Springate (who`s looking very well for over 70!)and the other songwriters from The Glitter Band are getting some royalties because I never hear the Glitter Band on the radio. Shame as they made some great music.
So pleased you enjoyed the interview!
Yeah well, apart from John Springate, and maybe Pete Phipps, both Gerry Shephard,
and Harvey Ellison have now left this "Mortal Coil"
Sadly, radio stations removed all references to the word Glitter, following the conviction of Gary Glitter. The band had no involvement with private Glitter's life but paid a heavy price by association. Their catalogue of music remains some of the finest of the glam rock era. Mike Leander gave the band an incredible sound which still sounds great today.
You are right it is very sad. You are also right when you describe their music as some of Glam rocks finest. It was a special sound and although I can listen to it anytime I like it doesn`t seem right that future generations likely never will.@@711honved
I have all their albums "Hey" "Rock n Roll Dudes" "Listen to the Band" and "Paris Match" and
consider them, along with "Sweet" and "Slade" to be the "Icons" of the 70's.
I liked the Glitter Band and their music which is amazing. I was about eleven or twelve when I first bought their single. But didnt hear much about them as the years passed which would have been great.
I loved this ! :)
What a nice man and easy interviewee
I loved chatting with him too! So pleased you enjoyed it!
I really like the interviewer's skill of listening, remembering the last thing said, commenting then picking back up on an otherwise lost moment.
You are so kind! Thank you so much. It makes me very happy to hear you enjoyed this interivew, I wonder if you might like to check out some of my others? www.abreathoffreshair.com.au
I'm in agreement with John - Listen to the Band is one of my all time favourites. The opening track simply wonderful. Great interview. John you're a Rock n Roll Dude
so glad you enjoyed the interview. You might like to check out some of my other ones too?
Excellent interview, and I agree with him about how horrible the NME was!
Johns a n honest likeable little guy and i hope he does well
I bought the songs at the time love the band and what a lovely guy good look 😊
Glad you enjoyed it!
Saw TGB in 1984 when I was young punk in Paignton, Torbay. I joined a band that was formed that night. I then managed to play in a band supporting TGB in Birmingham around 2014 (I think). Always loved their sound and the members I met in 2014 were proper gents
John refers to how punk meant "that was it", but he doesn't mention that from around 1980, the band re-formed (playing with GG) and they were headlining punk gigs, embraced by wildly enthusiastic punk audiences! I saw some of these and they were phenomenal. The Glitter Band would play powerful versions of Angel Face and Goodbye My Love when GG went off for a break.
Last time i spoke to john he hadnt spoken to gary glitter for around 30 years. They definitely werent buddies infact gary was a right prima donna.
Sandy you're a great interviewer really..you tubers take note..great the way you Brought up GG...and john was right the way it was back then..glitter Savile etc..glitter band and other great glam rock band's were ripped off big time. Parasites and nonces..john is glam rock history...
thank you for the complement Sean! I'm so glad you enjoyed this interview. I hope you will enjoy many of the others I have here on youtube as well as on my website and on alll podcast platforms.
Your welcome sandy,I'll look forward to hearing more great interviews from you...👍👌
Great interview, thanks! Used to be a huge fan, especially of Gerry. Gary always gave me the creeps, I wasn't surprised to find out what a disgusting individual he is.
I agree and so glad you enjoyed the interview. Maybe check out some of my others too? I'd love to hear your thoughts.
Is Gary still on John's Christmas card list I wonder?
People like you and people like me, the memories remain. In a good time of our lives. Great band. ❤😊
I also heard that G.G was jealous of the band's chart sucsess! Whata total prick he was and still is.
Gary Glitter may have had a damaging effect on the career of The Glitter Band, but the hatred Pete Phipps had for John Rossall was far more damaging. Instead of letting both bands tour and enjoy what carreers they were able to carve out, it was constant war of legal battles, spiteful actions and nasty comments that really dragged the band down.
Great group, the Glitter Band. Unfortunately Gary's antics severely damaged the reputation of the Glitter Band, even though they had nothing to do with it. A unique sound, 2 drummers (unheard of in virtually all pop groups at the time), droning saxaphones and a unique guitar sound.
Wizzard had 2 as well but yes not many .
Awesome and lovely what you said about my glam gods sweet