Pedigree Melodic Rock act GLORY was formed in 1985 from GLORY NORTH, an act created by ex-NEPTUNE members drummer Matt Driver (real name Mats Förare) and guitarist JAN GRANWICK (a.k.a. Jan Granvik), the latter having also played with Haparanda Heavy Metal combo GRAVE. GLORY NORTH also featured ex-GLORY BELLS BAND frontman Göran Nord and guitarist Franco Santuione. An album, provisionally titled 'National Force', was recorded, but the record label went under before its release.

The first line-up of GLORY featured ex-WARREINS vocalist Ray Alex, bassist Andy Loos and keyboard player Jonas Sandkvist, although Alex quit after the debut single, 1988's 'I'm Hurt', and was replaced by Peter Ericsson. GLORY debuted in the studio with the Matt Lindfors produced four track demo in 1987 featuring 'Harmony', 'Survivor', 'Runaway' and 'Burning For You'. GLORY followed the 'I'm Hurt' single with their 'Danger In This Game' album in 1989, although 1991's '2 Forgive Is 2 Forget' found keyboard player Jonas Sandkvist no longer in the band. Japanese editions of the album, issued in 1992 on the JVC Victor label, would see the inclusion of an extra track 'Bourree'.

1993's 'Positive Buoyant' album was originally scheduled to be guitarist JAN GRANWICK's solo album and featured ex-MADISON and YNGWIE MALMSTEEN vocalist Göran Edman and former MOGG and GOTHAM CITY drummer Jonas Östman. in the group, the latter having replaced Matt Driver, who was forced to leave due to experiencing hearing problems.

Loos quit to join LION'S SHARE following the album's release whilst Östman chose to join MENTAL HIPPIE BLOOD, so 1994's 'Crisis Vs Crisis' found GLORY boasting yet another revision in its membership. The album found Edman, his former YNGWIE MALMSTEEN keyboard playing colleagues Mats Olausson and bassist Svante Henrysson with the FRANK ZAPPA associated drummer Morgen Ågren now backing up Granwick on what is considered by critics to be the band's best album.

At one point in the band's history MACBETH vocalist Pelle 'P.O.' Saether was involved, although it's unclear as to just exactly when. Saether fronted SCHIZOPHRENIC CIRCUS, an act he put together in 1993, and ZELLO.

GLORY returned in 1998 for the 'Wintergreen' album. The band comprised of Edman, Granwick, Olausson, Östman and bassist Johan Granström. Edman contributed vocals to the 1999 JOHANSSON BROTHERS album and also the debut KHARMA record in 2000.

During the summer GLORY bassist Andy Loos revealed plans to form part of an ambitious band endeavour billed as TYKOON. Included alumni would be RAINMAKER, PRISONER and RADIOACTIVE mentor TOMMY DENANDER, Lars Criss of LION'S SHARE band and vocalist Leif Sundin of MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP, GREAT KING RAT and JOHN NORUM repute.

2003 found former GLORY singer Göran Edman fronting his new act CROSSFADE. He would head up another new band in 2005, XSAVIOR for the 'Caleidoscope' album. A further Edman fronted venture was unveiled in spring 2006, GEFF being the Hard Rock construct involving guitarist Ralf Jedestedt, Also pitching in would be a rhythm section of former SILVER MOUNTAIN and SNAKE CHARMER bass player Pär Stadin and drummer Anders Johansson of HAMMERFALL and YNGWIE MALMSTEEN repute. In 2008 Edman vocalised on the JAYCE LANDBERG album 'Break The Spell'.