Glitter, glam & Blackpool rock – interview with John Rossall by Darren Johnson

Darren Johnson… Following the release of his highly acclaimed new album ‘The Last Glam In Town’ I talk to former Glitter Band legend, John Rossall. Our chat covers glam rock, show bands, growing up in Blackpool and, of course, John’s new album and the prospect of touring again post-Covid.

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Patricia Burgess… Remember seeing him think it was at the football ground. Got to have been early 70’s

Peter Fairless… Hey, ‘Hey!’, let’s play it again, again… https://rossall.bandcamp.com

Glen Aylard… Glitter band legend? … is that John Rossall Glitter band or the original Glitter band which is still going ?

Peter Fairless… It’s Rossall and other contributors. A few interesting new songs, the remakes don’t add a lot but, hey – Hey! Hey Hey!, handclaps, sax and fuzzy guitars, what’s not to like?

Alan Esdaile… I played Angel Face on my radio show this week.

Willie Wicking… Was a nice guy he’s still a great showman. Saw him at the Con club in Lewes last year didn’t think it would sound the same as the old times but I was pleasantly surprised always liked the split off band with Gerry & Pete but lots of anger in amongst it all must say that Jon’s band with bob Bradbury (Hello) bobs son on drums & his wife on sax sounded awesome Saw him at the Con club in Lewes last year didn’t think it would sound the same as the old times but I was pleasantly surprised always liked the split off band with Gerry & Pete but lots of anger in amongst it all must say that Jon’s band with bob Bradbury (Hello) bobs son on drums & his wife on sax sounded awesome

Mick O’Dowd… Played football in the Park with him and the other guys when GG appeared there. I introduced him and then retreated under the stage as it poured hard with rain!Willie Wicking… Mick, was there that night with parents must have been 72 73

Alan Esdaile… Willie, 27th June 1973.

Andrew Clifton… Great night Willie.

Peter Fairless… We lived in Lower Park Road, I watched and listened from my sister’s bedroom window. It was absolutely pouring down, not sure how they got away without anyone being electrocuted!

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