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'''Gary Glitter''' (May 8<sup>th</sup>, 1944 - ) born Paul Francis Gadd, is a former glam rock musician who gained his popularity in the 1970s. He achieved worldwide acclaim for his song "Rock and Roll (Part Two)" which has been played at sporting events ever since its 1972 release. He was found guilty of possessing child pornography and was subsequently arrested in 1997. He was yet again arrested in 2012 when he was found guilty of child sexual abuse, and in 2015 was revealed to have attempted rape on a minor as young as 13. This resulted in a 16-year prison sentence. Since then, he is now regarded as one of the most hated, formerly loved celebrities. | '''Gary Glitter''' (May 8<sup>th</sup>, 1944 - ) born '''Paul Francis Gadd''', is a former glam rock musician who gained his popularity in the 1970s. He achieved worldwide acclaim for his song "Rock and Roll (Part Two)" which has been played at sporting events ever since its 1972 release. He was found guilty of possessing child pornography and was subsequently arrested in 1997. He was yet again arrested in 2012 when he was found guilty of child sexual abuse, and in 2015 was revealed to have attempted rape on a minor as young as 13. This resulted in a 16-year prison sentence. Since then, he is now regarded as one of the most hated, formerly loved celebrities. | ||
==First arrest== | ==First arrest== | ||
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== External links == | == External links == | ||
[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/crime/11374121/Gary-Glitter-sobs-in-court-as-he-describes-losing-his-dignity-over-child-porn-images.html Glitter's Telegraph.co.uk interview] | [http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/crime/11374121/Gary-Glitter-sobs-in-court-as-he-describes-losing-his-dignity-over-child-porn-images.html Glitter's Telegraph.co.uk interview] | ||
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