Talk:The Glitter Band

Stub
I've created this stub to replace the previous redirect to Gary Glitter. The Glitter Band merit their own article, having had considerable chart success themselves. I'll expand the article over the next couple of days. Please don't nominate it for deletion in the meantime - I know how over-zealous some people can be with this type of thing. Thanks.--Michig (talk) 22:25, 22 December 2007 (UTC)

Indeed, The Glitter Band do merit their own article, chart success aside, they were also IMO one of the most musically talented bands of the Glam Rock era. Educated Guest (talk) 00:15, 3 February 2008 (UTC)

Further sources?
In light of claims from both sides of the band regarding who was in the band, who is the real Glitter Band, etc., further sources would be very helpful, so if anyone has access to any, please present them here. Thanks.--Michig (talk) 10:45, 4 May 2010 (UTC) I've done a little digging around, and have come up with these: If anyone wished to dispute any of this, reliable sources demonstrating that these are correct will be required. Thanks.--Michig (talk) 11:15, 4 May 2010 (UTC)
 * http://www.ipo.gov.uk/domestic?domesticnum=2037739 The Glitter Band trademark registered on 23 September 1995 owned by Peter Phipps t/a "The Glitter Band" - Pete Phipps 86.135.195.135 (talk) 14:37, 28 February 2013 (UTC)
 * Billboard article from 1976 - talks about "Makes You Blind", released on a "12-inch disco" record, which must have been quite an early example of the 12-inch single
 * SPIN article from 1985, which states that Trevor Horn played bass with the band
 * Village Voice article from Feb 1973, already describing the band as 'The Glitter Band', which suggests that Pete Gill may in fact have been a member of The Glitter Band - Dave Thompson's Allmusic bi0 |GLITTER|BAND&sql=11:39foxqy5ldfe~T1 states The Glitter Band formed in 1972, and also states that "Angel Face" was composed by Rossall and Shepherd
 * The Quietus, 2008 - John Rossall's band described as The Glitter Band
 * NME, 2008
 * Islington Tribune - Angie Bowie performing with The Glitter Band
 * the Allmusic bio states that Rossall left the band in 1976 for a solo career, the remaining members continuing as The G Band, before The Glitter band reformed in 1980, continuing until 1985
 * I've incorporated these into the article. Further sources would be most welcome.--Michig (talk) 11:34, 4 May 2010 (UTC)

Dispute about use of the band name
It has come to our attention that this article is being used as a battleground between members or former members of the band. I have restored one claim about the right to use the term from one of the members, with the appropriate cn, as there is a separate claim which also requires a valid citation. It is up to the individuals to provide references for their respective claims - as they are in direct competition they both have to go or they both have to stay. I'll give it a few days. If citations have not been provided for any of them, they will be removed, I'll further edit the article to reflect strictly what information is available about the dispute, and we'll consider this matter closed. § FreeRangeFrog croak 21:39, 27 February 2013 (UTC)

Hello FreeRangeFrog, can you tell me where I need to put links to intellectual property websites please? Pete Phipps 86.135.195.135 (talk) 14:31, 28 February 2013 (UTC)
 * http://www.ipo.gov.uk/domestic?domesticnum=2037739 The Glitter Band trademark registered on 23 September 1995 owned by Peter Phipps t/a "The Glitter Band" - Pete Phipps 86.135.195.135 (talk) 14:40, 28 February 2013 (UTC)–

I am the trademark owner of the name "The Glitter Band" and have exclusive rights to the name.

In 2009, John Rossall applied for a trademark "The Glitter Band featuring John Rossall" which I immediately opposed and was successful in my opposition. Mr Rossall is also subject to a permanent injunction (since 1984) which prevents him from using the words "Glitter" or "Glitter Band" in his band name.

Under the terms of a High Court Order made in London on the 8th February 1984 Mr John Robert Rossall is prohibited from using the name “The Glitter Band” or any other name incorporating the word “Glitter” for or in connection with any performances of recording by his band. In other words the Order forbids the use of the word “Glitter” in the title of any band in which Mr Rossall plays. Breach of the order is under English Law a contempt of court by any person who has notice of the Order.

The Order applies to performances in the UK or outside the UK.

The decision of the Hamburg Court in December 2011 also endorsed the High Court order made in February 1984 restraining John Rossall from using The Glitter Band name.

Mr Rossall can refer to the fact that he was one of the founder members of the Glitter Band from 1972 to 1974 before he was expelled from the Glitter Band but any promotional material produced, and this includes internet promotion, must be done in such a way as to prevent any impression that his current band or any band he has played with since 1974 has or had any connection with “The Glitter Band” or that it is or was entitled to use the word “Glitter” in its name. Pete Phipps 86.135.195.135 (talk) 14:49, 28 February 2013 (UTC)
 * OK, thank you very much. So we agree then that we can make this clear in the page? § FreeRangeFrog croak 15:17, 28 February 2013 (UTC)

Yes absolutely and here is the link to my European trademark: http://www.ipo.gov.uk/tmcase/Results/4/EU007176019 Thank you very much Pete Phipps 86.135.195.135 (talk) 16:28, 28 February 2013 (UTC)

On 28 November 2011 Daniel Alexander QC (Appointed person) dismissed John Rossall's appeal for the granting of a trademark name "The Glitter Band featuring John Rossall" which had been refused earlier on 10 June 2011 by Ms Judi Pike for the registrar whereby she upheld my opposition to his trademark application. Pete Phipps 86.135.195.135 (talk) 16:49, 28 February 2013 (UTC)

http://www.ipo.gov.uk/domestic?domesticnum=2510559 John Rossall's application for the trademark "The Glitter Band Featuring John Rossall" refused 21 December 2011 Pete Phipps Peterwilliamphipps (talk) 21:24, 28 February 2013 (UTC) — Preceding unsigned comment added by Peterwilliamphipps (talk • contribs) 21:18, 28 February 2013 (UTC)
 * Just to clarify, Mr. Rossall is allowed to use the tag "ex Glitter Band" in his promotional material, correct? Even though he has no rights to the trademark itself. I do not refer to his past use, allowed or otherwise, or the legal proceedings around that, but rather his right to use it today. That is the main issue here. § FreeRangeFrog croak 21:42, 28 February 2013 (UTC)

Following, is the relevant part of what Lightman J said in The High Court in 1997. He wanted a three day hearing because Rossall was accused of Contempt of Court. Mr Shephard and I could not afford to do this so Judge Lightman recommended a solution. All advertising was to be sent to us for vetting after we had agreed on a suitable billing for Rossall. This was and has never been forthcoming. Ex Glitter Band was and never has been agreed or even mentioned in any Court Order. Note of the order of Lightman J, "It is clear that Rossall cannot use the word "Glitter" in the name of any band in which he performs. Nor is he prevented in a limited and reasonable way to indicate that he was a member of the band but it must be stated in such a way as to prevent any impression that he has any current or recent involvement with the band. It obviously must be shown on any poster or advertisement in smaller letters to avoid any suggestion that the injuncted word "Glitter" has any connection to his current band." Pete Phipps Peterwilliamphipps (talk) 12:58, 1 March 2013 (UTC) Legally he is bound to send me his advertising for my agreement. It has never happened, therefore `no` is the answer to your question FreeRangeFrog. Peterwilliamphipps (talk) 13:06, 1 March 2013 (UTC)
 * my this is getting rather silly. Peter phipps was never any part of the afore mentioned injunction there fore I am not legally bound to send him anything. I am sorry Green frog that this has devoleped in to a battleground. I do not think Peter Phipps can show any proof that I have to run my livlehood past him.i have sent my Documents and Mr Phipps has agreed to my billing Ex Glitter band on his own website on a statement there. I have even sent a proposed rider from his lawyer. I can not be prevented from mentioning my historical past as long as it is in a reasonable way.Ex means Ex it is after all a fact John Rossall — Preceding unsigned comment added by Crescendo25 (talk • contribs) 18:26, 1 March 2013 (UTC)
 * I am not in agreement with this. "John Rossall Ex Glitter Band" is obviously advertising a band name and is not descriptive and therefore is not a reasonable way to mention his historical past.Peterwilliamphipps (talk) 18:53, 1 March 2013 (UTC)
 * Gentlemen, this is going nowhere. This is not the place to argue the fine points of a legal dispute. I will amend the article to reflect the facts I have so far: Mr. Phipps is the owner of the trademark, and Mr. Rossall is allowed to advertise his association with the band, within reason. I will leave out the use of the specific "ex Glitter band" phrase altogether. § FreeRangeFrog croak 19:17, 1 March 2013 (UTC)

I do not agree with mr Phipps last comments. I am a Solo artist and I was the founder member/songwriter of the bands Biggest Hits. John Rossall Ex Glitterband is not the name of a band it is purely descriptive and I continue to perform with that description. I have no wish to be associated with Peter Phipps Glitterband. I am an Ex member of the original band from the 1970 these are my final comments,s John Rossall — Preceding unsigned comment added by Crescendo25 (talk • contribs) 00:29, 2 March 2013 (UTC)

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