Glasgow's Greatest Hits

Tales from the City of Music

Jonathan Trew author Fiona Shepherd author Alison Stroak author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Birlinn General

Published:5th Jun '25

Should be back in stock very soon

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Dive in to Glasgow’s vibrant musical heritage with this entertaining guide to the people, places and events which have shaped the city’s world-renowned music scene.

Covering folk to funk, pop to punk, this bite-sized book celebrates the significant gigs, beloved venues and famous ( and infamous) musicians who have stayed, played and made music in the UK’s first UNESCO City of Music.

From Simple Minds to Sydney Devine, The Blue Nile to Belle & Sebastian, Alex Harvey to the Apollo, Glasgow’s Greatest Hits gathers a host of tall tales and fascinating facts, big names and lesser-known legends in one pocket compendium.

Join Fiona Shepherd, Alison Stroak and Jonathan Trew on this compelling voyage of discovery.

'Glasgow's musical heritage is being celebrated in a new guide exploring the key figures, places and concerts that have built its world-renowned reputation as a music city'

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ISBN: 9781846977060

Dimensions: 198mm x 129mm x 12mm

Weight: 253g

144 pages