Well this explains a lot.
Former pop star Paul Gadd, who’s more commonly referred to by his stage name Gary Glitter, is undoubtedly best known for his 1972 mega hit song/stadium rock anthem “Rock & Roll (Part 2).” But while that song continues to make him relevant today—it’s been the featured goal song of at least four NHL teams in Pittsburgh, New Jersey, Colorado, and San Jose and can still be heard at sports arena throughout the world more than 40 years after its release—Glitter fell off of his perch after being convicted of child abuse in Vietnam in 2006.
Well, the Glitter is back in the headlines again, this time because London prosecutors announced they are bringing 8 sexual offense charges against him involving teenage girls.
Via the AP:
The charges against Glitter, whose real name is Paul Gadd, are related to two women who were aged 12 and 14 at the time of the alleged offenses between 1977 and 1980.
The 70-year-old was arrested in October 2012 — the first in a series of arrests under the Operation Yewtree national investigation that was launched in the wake of a child abuse scandal surrounding late BBC entertainer Jimmy Savile. …
He is due to appear in court in London on June 19.
So, yes, as Glitter continues to show how sick of an individual he actually is, let’s continue to celebrate his work and put money in his coffers by blaring his songs in stadiums around the world.