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.

9. Spiritualized
Spiritualized in Glasgow, 1991. Line up includes Jason Pierce, Will Carruthers, Jonny Mattock, Mark Refoy, Steve Evans. | Getty Images

10. Hawkwind
Hawkwind perform on stage in at Glasgow Barrowlands, 1990. | Getty Images

11. Wet Wet Wet
Wet Wet Wet in a cafe, Glasgow, 1987, L-R Tommy Cunningham, Marti Pellow, Graeme Clark, Neil Mitchell. | Getty Images

12. T-Rex
Singer and guitarist Marc Bolan performing with British glam rock group T-Rex, at The Apollo, Glasgow, 22nd January 1974. | Getty Images


