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
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'
* The Herald *'A gallus, gig-packed tribute to a city that lives and breathes music . . . a must for any music fan'
-- Heather Suttie * Bookface *'I recommend this excellent guide to Glasgow, the music city, from the good people at Glasgow Music City Tours'
-- Duglas T. Stewart * BMX Bandits *'a celebration of every aspect of Glasgow musical life,'
-- Andrew Williams * The Skinny *'a rollocking new guide compiled by the three founders of Glasgow City Music Tours, exploring the key figures, places and gigs that have underpinned its reputation as a global hitmaker'
-- Gavin Madeley * Daily MaISBN: 9781846977060
Dimensions: 198mm x 129mm x 12mm
Weight: 253g
144 pages