G BAND OFFICIAL FAN CLUB,
PO BOX 315,                                        Newsletter
LONDON, E.18. 2RL                            November 1976/January 1977
 
 

Dear G Band Fans,
 

These last two or three months have been rather quiet, as many of you have mentioned in your many letters to me.  The Band had a long holiday at first and then were in Paris working on their next L.P. and single, after which they did a tour in Germany and Scandinavia.

I am sorry that all of you who sent in s.a.e.'s for news of a British Tour, etc., did not get any info - but there was none to give at the time and I hope you got my letter to you explaining this.  Also, all those people who sent in for the new T Shirt should have had a letter from me, explaining that we had difficulty with the makers, and now await delivery - you may even have got your T Shirt by the time you get this newsletter.  I promise I am working hard on this! Anyway, I have lots of news to give you so here goes:-

TOUR DATES

The Boys are at present looking forward to another Overseas Tour which will include New Zealand, Australia and Japan.  The tour is due to start in December and the Band should be back home in England at the end of January '77.  I haven't any news of a British Tour as yet, but hope it won't be long before I can give you some definite dates.

SINGLE & L.P.

The G Band's new single, "LAY YOUR LOVE ON ME" was due for release on November 5th so watch out for it as its a great record and should be in your local record shops soon.  The Band's new L.P., "PARIS MATCH", is due to be released on the 12th November, another marvellous album from the G Band and I'm sure you will agree when you have heard it.  As you may know, the Band are no longer recording under the Bell label but are now with C.B.S.

"GLITTER" ANNUAL

This is now available to Fan Club Members - see special offers page at end of letter.

PEN-PAL LIST

This is now closed due to large number of participants, and those of you who wanted to be on the list should receive a copy with your newsletter.  If not, let me know.  Other people who want one, but whose name is not on the list, can send me a s.a.e. and I will send one on.

GERRY

To all those who have written asking whether Gerry is getting engaged, the answer is No.  Gerry has bought a new house though he hasn't let me into the secret of where it is - sorry about that!

HARVEY

For those interested in Harvey's house hunting, he tells me he hasn't moved to London yet so still has quite a lot of travelling to do.

PETE

I have also had many letters asking about Pete and Julie Dawn Cole and whether they are getting engaged.  Pete and Julie have no plans to get engaged, they are "Just Good Friends"!

CHRISTMAS COMPETITION

I had tons of post cards from you with some really great ideas but unfortunately a lot of you had pretty much the same idea.  The winner of the few original suggestions was:-

                           Denise Averill    Age 18
                           Tyne & Wear.      No. 5028    Congrats Denise.

What you have to do is send me a picture (either a poster or from a magazine or a photo) of the Band and write words that you think would suit the expression on their faces, or what you think they are thinking.  Funniest or most original wins.  NO obscene thoughts though!!  I have to show them to the Manager!  Only one entry per person and to be here by December 10th, O.K.  I am sorry I will not be able to return any entries.  Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd include "Glitter Jacket", signed L.P.'s

DAILY MIRROR POP CLUB

I have had a letter from Clifford Davies of the "Daily Mirror" about their Pop Club which sounds a good idea.  As you can imagine, the "Daily Mirror" is a vast organization with lots of resources (not like us) and can run the Pop Club free out of their profits.  If you want to know more, send s.a.e. to:-

                    Daily Mirror Pop Club (M)
                    Box 206
                    London, N.W.99. 4XA
 

Well, as this newsletter coincides with Christmas, I will wish you all a really happy one from me, Mike and the Band and look forward to receiving your letters, as usual., which I always try to answer.  Why not enrol a friend, you must know lots who are Fans but not yet Members.
Meanwhile, all the best to you all,
 
 
 
 

                                                    Lyn Stevens
 
________________________________________________________________________

Renewal form for Nos.4143 to 4418 (and any before 4143) who have not yet renewed.

NAME.....................................FAN CLUB NO. .................

ADDRESS........................................ EXPIRY DATE............

I would like to join the G. Band Fan Club for a further year and enclose a Postal Order
for the sum of 70p plus four second class stamps(Overseas Members International Money Order or cheque for £1.50 sterling plus four I.R.C.'s) and an addressed foolscap envelope.

Signed.................................................date.............

    ( for office use   book   file )
 
 
 

"GLITTER" ANNUAL

Now available to Fan Club Members as I know some of you cannot get a copy
in your local shops.
Price 70p plus 30p postage & packing making                    £1.00 each
 
 

PHOTOS

G. BAND in close up.  Black and white approx. 10" x 8"
send stamped addresses envelope (large enough)                 35p each
 

GARY GLITTER WITH THE GLITTER BAND SOUVENIR BROCHURE

Very special, particularly if you could not make the fab.
Farewell concerts.                                             40p each
send s.a.e. (envelope not smaller than 12 ins x 9 ins)(9p stamp) and
Postal Order for 40p.
 

ROSETTES

7 ins, in diameter. Pic. of G. Band in black and white.
                                            Special Price    30p each
SEND S.A.E. (envelope not smaller than 6 ins x 8 ins) plus 9p stamp and
Postal Order for 30p
 

LETTERS FROM BAND

As promised, reprinted from previous newsletters.
Set of five letters one from each member of the G. Band.
Not priced 10p as previously mentioned
but 6 1/2p per set.                                          6 1/2p set
send s.a.e. (6 1/2p stamp) plus another 6 1/2p stamp to cover cost of set.
 

SCARVES  (U.K AND EUROPEAN COUNTRIES ONLY)

Silky material in various colours. Fringe on each end and picture of Band
on one side.
New style with G Band design printed on them.                   80p Each
 
 

T.SHIRTS (U.K. ONLY)

Good quality washable cotton in white with short sleeves. Amethyst lettering
on front.  Special reduced price until new ones are ready.
                                    not £1.15     now      ONLY  80P each

At the time of writing the new T Shirts are not yet ready but they will
have the new G Band design on the front.  If you want to order and wait
some weeks, the price will be £1.20p each                     £1.20 each

    Sizes:    Small = 32-36              Medium = 36-38
 

BADGES
Old ones reduced as above - make great keepsakes,
now only half price                                            5p each

New Badges also available now                                 10p each
 

send s.a.e for Scarves or T.Shirts, large envelope with 9p stamp
send s.a.e for badge with 6 1/2p stamp, plus 10p stamp (new style badge)
                                          or  5p stamp (old style badge)

   *THESE ITEMS ARE VERY LIMITED SO DO NOT DELAY IF YOU WANT TO ORDER

COLOUR POSTERS
Blue Background, full length shot.  Approx. 14 x 20 ins
send s.a.e. (size of envelope about 10 x 9 ins) and Postal Order.
                                    Now Reduced               35p each

If ordering more than one item, you need send only one envelope but make sure it is
big enough and has an 11p (second class) or 15p (first class) stamp on it.
Overseas members should send I.R.C. 's to cover postage

Allow 2/3 weeks for delivery.