Going along to a gig for the first time is a special moment in your life that will likely live with you forever no matter how good or rotten the act is.
We put a call out to our readers to ask what was the first gig they went to in Glasgow, with hundreds of people getting in touch to tell us their memories.
From going along to legendary Glasgow venues such as the Glasgow Apollo and Barrowland Ballroom to seeing bands at the height of their fame, these are 20 bands and artists that Glaswegian’s can say they saw for the first time live in their home city.
5. Elton John
Fresh off the back of releasing the album Jump Up! a few months later Elton John performed back-to-back nights at the Apollo in November 1982. Photo: Leon Neal/Getty Images
6. AC/DC
AC/DC’s Glasgow performances are stuff of legend with borthers Angus and Malcolm Young originally hailing from the East End. One of our readers experienced the force of the band as their first gig in April 1978. | AFP via Getty Images
7. The Pogues
Having performed in Glasgow a few times in 1985 at various venues, one of our readers went along to see The Pogues at the Barrowland Ballroom that year. | Getty Images
8. Genesis
A huge first gig to go to for one of our readers as they saw Genesis peform at Hampden Park in 1987 along with Paul Young as the support. | Genesis