March 5th, 2009
The Glitter Band are proud to announce a brand new show as part of their “2009 Together Again” tour.
This exciting line up features original lead singer JOHN SPRINGATE as well as original drummer and founding member, PETE PHIPPS and long serving Glitter Band keyboard player and musical director EDDY SPENCE in this glam rock trip down memory lane. The lads are excited to be taking their fantastic new show to Scotland, at one of Edinburgh’s most prestigious music venues. Get your flares out, your platforms on and be prepared to dance the night away to all the hits as well as some super surprise numbers and new arrangements.
This show is a MUST for all fans of glam rock and music in general. Tickets are ON SALE NOW!! Please order quickly to avoid disappointment.
SHOUT IT LOUD AND SHOUT IT PROUD, HEYYYYYY!
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February 17th, 2009
The Glitter Band are delighted to announce the return of legendary original lead singer JOHN SPRINGATE to the band with immediate effect, completing an exciting new line up for 2009. New show dates to follow in the coming days!
This new line up now features, not only Pete Phipps, the original drummer and constant member since 1972, but also long serving keyboard player EDDIE SPENCE in this *all new* show. The band will perform all of the popular hits of the *Glitter* genre, made famous in the 1970s and still adored today and we are taking bookings for 2009 & 2010.
Pete and the guys are over the moon to have their old mate Springy back onboard.
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January 19th, 2009
The guitarist for The Glitter Band and his quest to build a 2008 version of the “Star Guitar” made famous in the 70s by the late great Gerry Shephard.
Current guitarist for The Glitter Band, Marc Pearson, felt it was important to restore the Star Guitar to it’s rightful place at the front of The Glitter Band, and embarked on a project to build the best ever Star Guitar as a tribute to his predecessor the great Gerry Shephard. After speaking with several respected guitar builders, Marc contacted John Carling (JC) at John Birch Guitars.
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Tags: gerry shephard, guitar, john birch, marc, starguitar
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