[1] The song "I'm the Leader of the Gang (I Am)" was a top hit for Gary Glitter; it reached number-one in the UK Singles Chart in July and August 1973.

[3] In 1986, still a popular live act, Glitter re-recorded the song with heavy metal band Girlschool.

Glitter originally made a cameo appearance, but his scene was deleted after his child pornography possession arrest.

In 1982, the Peacehaven's punk band Peter and the Test Tube Babies covered the song on their album Pissed and Proud.

In 1993, comedy rock band Green Jellÿ released "I'm the Leader of the Gang (I Am)", with professional wrestler Hulk Hogan singing lead vocals.