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Gary Glitter brick on wall of fame removed

Gary Glitter

Gary Glitter

Singer has been replaced on Cavern Club wall

Convicted paedophile Gary Glitter has had his brick removed from the Cavern Club's wall in Liverpool.

Management originally refused to remove the singer's brick, stating it was 'a historical document'.

However following phone calls from a Merseryside MP and a consultation with a child abuse victim the club had it chiselled away.

It has now been replaced by a brick with The Mighty Wah!'s lead singer Pete Wylie's name on it.

According to the Telegraph.co.uk West Derby MP Bob Wareing, who led the calls to have the brick removed, said: "I didn't think he [Gary Glitter] was a good role model and I wouldn't myself have wanted to put his name up.

"I understand the club wanting to put across the history of the Cavern Club and really not leaving anything out. But on the other hand, this is a special case."

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joehaith2 

Nov 14, 2008

Glad top hear it! As a resident of Liverpool I wouldnt want matthew street darkened with his name. Next stop is to ban his music being sold anywhere, so future generations dont hear it. He deserves to be forgotten.

teeno 

Nov 14, 2008

shocking, he deserves to stay up for the lyrics to Rock and Roll Pt 2 alone. heheey! hey!

tombola1 

Nov 17, 2008

ridiculous. whats next? Will theynow raise the town of Banbury to the ground because he was born there?

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