Growing up in Glasgow during the 1990s was an exciting experience, with the city buzzing with energy and cultural activity throughout the decade.
The decade got off to a memorable start when Glasgow was named European City of Culture in 1990. The following year saw the release of Primal Scream’s Screamadelica, an album widely regarded as one of the finest ever produced by a Glasgow band.
Glasgow’s music scene continued to thrive as a wave of new bands emerged, bringing fresh sounds that inspired fans to buy their records and flock to venues across the city.
The city also welcomed some of the biggest names in music. During the 1990s, David Bowie delivered a memorable performance at the Barrowland Ballroom, The Rolling Stones brought their Urban Jungle tour to Hampden Park, and Paul McCartney took to the stage at the SECC, adding to a decade of unforgettable live music.
Here are 11 Glasgow bands that soundtracked growing up in the 1990s.
5. The Yummy Fur
The Yummy Fur are one of Glasgow's most beloved bands with their debut album Night Club being recorded in a basement in the city’s West End during the height of Britpop. Three future members of Franz Ferdinand would also feature in the band before they disbanded in 1999. | Yummy Fur
6. The Delgados
The Scottish indie rock band The Delgados were formed in Glasgow in 1994 Their third studio album The Great Eastern is considered to be one of the best albums to come out of Glasgow. | Contributed
7. Camera Obscura
Camera Obscura were formed in Glasgow in 1996 by Tracyanne Campbell, John Henderson and Gavin Dunbar. The bands first album Biggest Bluest Hi Fi was produced by Belle and Sebastian lead singer Stuart Murdoch. | Camera Obscura
8. Urusei Yatsura
Urusei Yatsura were formed in Glasgow in the summer of 1993 when founding members Fergus Lawrie and Graham Kemp met while attending the University of Glasgow. The band contributed their first recording 'Guitars Are Boring' to a compilation album the Kazoo Club which was based in Glasgow. | Urusei Yatsura