G. BAND OFFICIAL FAN CLUB,
PO BOX 315,
London E.18, 2RL                                May, June, July 1976
 
 
 

Dear Member,

I am writing this just after the Easter holiday.  The weather has been smashing and nobody felt like doing any work.  Still, we managed to keep things going.  The Band had a well-earned rest after their recent fabulous tour with Gary Glitter.  They hope you all had a Happy Easter and send their thanks for the masses of cards and presents that arrived here for them.  None of the eggs got broken, thank goodness!  Now we all look forward to the summer and for those of you who have the long school holiday to look forward to, all I can say is "lucky things".
 

THE GLITTER BAND IS NO MORE

No, Hang on!  It is not quite as bad as it seems.  Anyway, most of you will know by now that "THE GLITTER BAND" has decided to become "G.BAND".  Now that I have got over the shock, I quite like it as I am sure you will too.  We know that they will still be as popular as ever even with a new name.
 

JOHN SPRINGATE

John sends his warm thanks from Lyn and himself for the great presents and cards which I forwarded on for you.  They were married on March 27th and we all wish them every good wish for the future together.  There's only Gerry and Pete left now.....
 

NEW AND PAST RECORDS

Those of you who were in the Fan Club in May last year will remember this address and it is well worth noting it down as it could be useful at some time:-

    Ian Gray, M.J.M. REcords, 30 Victoria Road, Surbiton, Surrey.
Ian can supply new and also past records at a discount to Fan Club Members.  If you have difficulty in getting any G. Band record, he can usually help.  Quote your Fan Club Number when you write to him.
 

RENEWALS (of interest to those of you who have been in the Fan Club for nearly a year, or more than a year, and have not yet renewed membership for a further year).

Nos. 3011 to 3662.  If you joined in May, June or July 1975, then you will be due to renew, or nearly due to renew your membership.

Nos. 2155 to 3010.  If you joined in February, March or April, 1975, then your years membership has now run out.  This will be the last newsletter for Nos. 2155 to 3010 and all numbers previous ti 2155 also.  Hope you can rejoin as we like to keep our friends with us.

See Renewal Form at end of letter.
 
 
 

L.P. & SINGLE NEWS

Many thanks to all of you who have written in to say how great you thought "PEOPLE LIKE YOU AND PEOPLE LIKE ME" was.  It did very well in the charts as you know and really deserved to do even better.  The L.P. "LISTEN TO THE BAND" is really fantastic and judging by the letters I have had about this, you agree too.
The next single, due for release around May 21st is called "DON'T MAKE PROMISES" and there are plans for another L.P. some time around May 14th, to be called "THE GLITTER BAND'S GREATEST HITS".  So look out for them both.
 

TOUR DATES

At last here are the dates you have been waiting for and I sincerely hope that you will be able to get to see them if you have not done so for some time.

    Friday    4th    June      Pier Pavilion, Hastings
    Saturday  5th    June      Pavilion, West Runton, Nr. Cromer, Norfolk
    Monday    7th    June      Gaumont, Doncaster
    Thursday  10th   June      Guild Hall, Preston, Lancs.
    Friday    11th   June      Caedon Hall, St. Hilds and St. Bedes.
    Saturday  12th   June      Students Union, Leicester University
    Sunday    13th   June      Civic Hall, Wolverhampton
    Monday    14th   June      Odeon, Chelmsford
    Tuesday   15th   June      Students Union, Pembroke College, Cambridge
    Friday    18th   June      Royal Holloway College, Englefield Green
    Saturday  19th   June      Great Hall, Imperial College, London S.W.7
    Sunday    20th   June      Festival Theatre, Paignton, Devon
    Tuesday   22nd   June      Royal Hall, Harrogate
    Sunday    4th    July      Palace Lido, Isle of Man
    Friday    9th    July      Spa Ballroom, Bridlington, Yorks
    Saturday  10th   July      Dutch Barn, Lord Gainsborough's Estate
                                                 Oakham, Rutland.

As you can see, it is going to be an exhausting tour as they are up and down the country and have tried to visit as many places as possible.  They have asked me to say not to be too disappointed if you cannot get to see them this time but the tour organizers have done their best, as usual.  In the meantime, have a lovely summer and I will be in touch with you in August.  Until then, all the best from the G. Band and me -
 
 
 
 
 
 

                                            Lyn Stevens,
                                            Fan Club Secretary
 
 

SPECIAL OFFERS PAGE

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 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.  Special reduction until new design printed - will make a
smashing momento of the "old-style" G. Band, especially for those of you who like collecting things!      not 80p  now   ONLY             50p each
 

T.SHIRTS (U.K. ONLY)
Good quality washable cotton in white with short sleeves. Amethyst lettering on front.  Special reduced price until new design is ready. As above.
                            not £1.15     now             ONLY  80P each
 

BADGES
Reduced as above - make great keepsakes, now only half price    5p 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 3p stamp for cost of badge

THE LAST THREE 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.
________________________________________________________________________

Renewal form. for Nos. 2155 to 3010 and Nos. 3011 to 3662 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 (Overseas Members £1.50 sterling plus four I.R.C.'s)
and four second class stamps for future newsletters.

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

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