Glasgow has always been a music city, attracting some of the biggest touring artists to venues including the Barrowland Ballroom, SECC and The Apollo over generations.
Our own bands have made their name on the local music circuit before achieving global success. This gallery provides a snapshot of some music moments in Glasgow with bands and photographs of famous musicians who have performed here since the 1960s.

5. Teenage Fanclub
Teenage Fanclub, Glasgow 1997. Singer/guitarist Norman Blake is on the left and bassist/singer Gerard Love is at far right. | Getty Images

6. Suzi Quatro
US rock singer Suzi Quatro performing at the Apollo Centre in Glasgow on her first headlining UK tour. | Getty Images

7. The White Stripes
The White Stripes play the first night of their Scottish tour at the SECC on January 24, 2004 | Getty Images

8. Primal Scream
Bobby Gillespie and Robert 'Throb' Young of Primal Scream perform on stage at Barrowlands, October 1991. | Getty Images


