Gary Glitter

Singer, songwriter

British Banbury, Oxfordshire, England, UK

Quick Info

ProfessionSinger, songwriter
NationalityBritish
Date of Birth08/05/1944
Age82 years
BirthplaceBanbury, Oxfordshire, England, UK

Latest News about Gary Glitter

02/09/2026

Paul Gadd, known as Gary Glitter, pleaded not guilty in a London court to multiple historic sex offence charges involving a girl said to have been abused between 1978 and 1981. The hearing kept the case active as part of the continuing legal proceedings against him.

05/08/2026

He appeared in court by video link from prison and denied the historical sex offence charges. The case was then adjourned for a later hearing at the Old Bailey.

02/07/2026

Gary Glitter was charged with historical sexual offences dating back to 1978. The charges included unlawful sexual intercourse with a girl under 13 and indecent assault on the same girl while she was under 14, following an investigation that began after allegations were reported in January 2025.

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Bio/Wiki

Birth NamePaul Francis Gadd
Known ForGlam rock fame in the 1970s; later criminal convictions ended his career

Personal Life

Birth NamePaul Francis Gadd
Other NamePaul Raven

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried previously
SpouseAnn Murton

Career

GenresGlam rock, pop rock
Active Years1960s–1999
Notable Songs
  • Rock and Roll (Parts 1 and 2)
  • Do You Wanna Touch Me
  • I Love You Love Me Love
  • I'm the Leader of the Gang (I Am)
  • Hello, Hello, I'm Back Again

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. He performed under the name Paul Raven before adopting the stage name Gary Glitter.
2. He rose to fame in the early 1970s as part of the glam rock scene.
3. His career ended after convictions related to child sexual abuse material and child sexual abuse.
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