The Firm

After the band split, Page and Rodgers returned to solo work while Chris Slade joined AC/DC and Franklin teamed up with guitarist John Sykes in Blue Murder.
. In subsequent press interviews, Page had indicated that the band was never meant to last more than two albums. It was reported in December 2004 that Glitter was once again living in Cambodia, and had bought a house there. Both Page and Rodgers refused to play any material from their former bands and instead opted for a selection of songs from both their solo albums and new songs which were heavily infused with a soulful and more commercially accessible sound, courtesy of Franklin's fretless bass guitar underpinning and understated song structure. Many of these songs were originally written for the Lost On Life Street album, which was scheduled for release in 1998 but was cancelled following Glitter's arrest. Page originally wanted former Yes drummer Bill Bruford and fretless bass virtuoso Pino Palladino in the group; however, Bruford was contracted to another label and Palladino had tour commitments with singer Paul Young. In September 2001, Glitter released a new album, called On, featuring new material alongside tracks recorded prior to his conviction.

Formed in 1984, the band—although having a distinguished pedigree (and thus qualifying as a supergroup)—had only mediocre album sales, although they did have sellout tours. After his whereabouts were published in British newspapers, he relocated to Cambodia but was later expelled by the Cambodian authorities after a public outcry at his presence. The Firm were a rock group comprising ex-Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page, former Bad Company singer Paul Rodgers, ex-Uriah Heep drummer Chris Slade, and Roy Harper bass player Tony Franklin. After his release from prison, Glitter moved to Cuba in 2000. United States (March 14, 1985 - May 28, 1985). (This prompted his scene in the Spice Girls movie called Spice World: The Movie to be cut from the final release.). United Kingdom (May 18, 1985 - May 22, 1985). The staff there found pornographic images of children on the hard drive and called the police. Glitter was arrested and, on November 12, 1999, was convicted on child pornography charges; he was sentenced to four months in prison.

United States (February 28, 1985 - May 11, 1985). His new career fell apart on November 18, 1997, after he took his computer to UK computer store PC World to be mended. Europe (November 29, 1984 - December 9, 1984). Active in several projects during the '80s and early 1990s, Glitter released a cover of the Animals' "The House of the Rising Sun", which was a major hit. Five From the Firm (1986). After "All That Glitters" (1981), a medley of past hits, launched a successful career as a performer, though his studio recordings were rare. The Firm Live at Hammersmith 1984 (1984) (limited release video). In the 1980s, Glitter took a major part in The Rocky Horror Show in New Zealand and released a few minor hits in 1977.

Mean Business (1986). He retired briefly in 1976, but by the end of 1977 he was back in the charts with "It takes all night long", from his album of that year "Silver Star". The Firm (1985). His "Greatest Hits" album followed. Chris Slade -- Drums and percussion. "Always Yours", "Oh Yes! You're Beautiful", "Doing Alright With the Boys" and "Love Like You and Me" were all successes, but "Papa Ooh Mow Mow", his next single, was only a moderate hit. Tony Franklin -- Bass, keyboards. Glitter's back up band, the Glitter Band, even became hit-makers by association.

Paul Rodgers -- Vocals, guitar. "I'm the Leader of the Gang (I Am)", "I Love You Love Me Love" and "Remember Me This Way" were all huge hits. Jimmy Page -- Lead guitar. With his shows and persona becoming more and more outrageous, Glitter's fame showed no sign of stopping. This was followed by a series of similar singles, all successful, as were the first two albums, Glitter and Touch Me. "Rock and Roll" eventually became a huge hit in 1972 in the United Kingdom, though it took six months to enter the charts.

Before the song was released, Gary Glitter chose his modern name. Finally, Leander and Glitter decided that glam rock was the way to go, and began recording "Rock and Roll", a fifteen minute song that eventually became two parts ("Rock and Roll (Part 1)" and "Rock and Roll (Part 2)"). This was followed by "We're All Living in One Place" as Rubber Bucket. Using the name Paul Monday, the singer released "Musical Man" and "Here Comes the Sun" (George Harrison), then "Soul Thing" and "Stand!" (Sly & The Family Stone) were released as Paul Raven.

Boston International toured widely. After the collapse of the Mike Leander Show Band, Raven formed Boston International (later known as the Bostons) with John Rossall, a professional saxophonist. In 1965, Raven joined in the Mike Leander Show Band, also producing singles by Thane Russell and the Poets. He signed with Parlophone Records in 1961, and Raven released two unsuccessful singles, appearing on Ready Steady Go, a television show, and working in several commercials.

His first single as "Alone in the Night" (1960), released under the name Paul Raven. Born Paul Francis Gadd in 1940, it was as a teenager, Glitter performed at various bars and pubs in London, eventually landing a deal with Decca Records. In 1999, he was convicted of child pornography offences. Gary Glitter (born May 8, 1940) was a British rock and roll performer in the early 1970s, most notable for his hit song "Rock and Roll", parts of which have become an almost ubiquitous anthem at many American professional sports events.

1984 "Another Rock and Roll Christmas" #7 UK. 1984 "Dance Me Up" #25 UK. 1981 "And Then She Kissed Me" #39 UK. 1977 "A Little Boogie Woogie in the Back of Mind" #31 UK.

1977 "It Takes All Night Long" #25 UK. 1976 "You Belong To Me" #40 UK. 1975 "Papa Oom Mow Mow" #38 UK. 1975 "Doing Alright with the Boys" #6 UK.

1975 "Love Like You and Me" #10 UK. 1974 "Oh Yes! You're Beautiful" #2 UK. 1974 "Always Yours" #1 UK. 1974 "Remember Me This Way" #3 UK.

1973 "I Love You Love Me Love" #1 UK. 1973 "I'm The Leader Of The Gang (I Am)" #1 UK. 1973 "Hello Hello I'm Back Again" #3 UK. 1973 "Do You Wanna Touch Me? (Oh Yeah)" #3 UK.

1972 "I Didn't Know I Loved You (Til I Saw You Rock 'N' Roll)" #4 UK; #35 US. 1972 "Rock and Roll (Parts 1 and 2)" #2 UK; #7 US.