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Active

1960s - 2010s

Born

May 8, 1944 in Banbury, Oxfordshire, England

Genre

Pop/Rock

Styles

Glam Rock Glitter Rock & Roll AM Pop Contemporary Pop/Rock Hard Rock

Also Known As

Paul Francis Gadd
Paul Gadd
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Gary Glitter

Biography by Dave Thompson

Highly flamboyant glam rock star whose B-side hit "Rock & Roll Part 2" has become a sports staple.
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Album Highlights

  • Gary Glitter's Gangshow: The Gang, The Band, The Leader
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  • Rock 'n' Roll: The Best of Gary Glitter
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Artists Moods

  • Confident
  • Crunchy
  • Playful
  • Raucous
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  • Campy
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Artists Themes

  • Sports
  • Victory
  • Cool & Cocky
  • Guys Night Out
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