Green’s Playhouse was found at 126 Renfield Street across the road from Glasgow’s Pavilion Theatre and originally opened in September 1927,
The city centre building was designed by John Fairweather whose other notable works include Edinburgh’s Playhouse Theatre and Townhead Public Library. Green’s Playhouse featured a cinema, ballroom and tea rooms but Glaswegians will have fond memories of heading to the venue for gigs in the sixties and early seventies.
Speaking about performing at the venue in 1973, David Bowie said: "We had, I think, four couples making it in the back row which was fabulous. Its the first time I've heard of that happening. There was also a whole row of seats physically torn out of the floor, which sounds like the fifties to me. Can you imagine how much energy has to be used to tear out a theatre seat?"
Despite bringing music and cinema to Glasgow, Green’s Playhouse closed its doors for the final time on 30 June 1973 and was reopened a couple of months later as The Apollo with Johnny Cash being the first artist to headline the venue.
Here are nine best musicians and bands who played Glasgow's Green's Playhouse.
1. David Bowie
Some of David Bowie's most memorable gigs in Glasgow back in 1973 when he played Green's Playhouse on three occasions (twice in one day). The first was on 5 January 1973 and his setlist included "Ziggy Stardust", "Changes" and "The Jean Genie". | Getty Images
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2. Jimi Hendrix
Jimi Hendrix made two appearances at Green's Playhouse on 5 December 1967. Featured on the bill was also Pink Floyd, The Move and Amen Corner. | Svenska Dagbladet/AFP via Getty
3. Alice Cooper
Alice Cooper appeared at Green's Playhouse on 10 November 1972 with a ticket costing £1.20. | Getty Images
4. Led Zeppelin
Led Zeppelin played back to back nights at Green's Playhouse on 3 and 4 December 1972 with a ticket costing £1. Their setlist included "Rock and Roll", "Whole Lotta Love" and "Stairway To Heaven". | Hulton Archive