Music holds a special place in the hearts of Glaswegians, driven by a dynamic local scene that has spawned some of Scotland's most celebrated artists and bands across generations.
Highlighting this rich heritage, Glasgow became the UK's inaugural UNESCO City of Music, and just the third globally, in August 2008. Today, it remains famous for its major music festivals and iconic music venues.
We recently surveyed our readers to discover their top Glasgow bands of all time, receiving hundreds of recommendations from locals across the city.
9. Belle & Sebastian
Belle & Sebastian were formed out of Stow College in Glasgow where Stuart Murdoch and Stuart David both studied with the college’s record label Electric Honey releasing their debut album Tigermilk. Photo: Alex Shute
10. Franz Ferdinand
Although only one of four of Franz Ferdinand were born in Glasgow, the band were formed out of the city in 2002. Photo: Ryan Johnston / ryanjohnstonco
11. Travis
Lead singer Fran Healey joined the band on the day he enrolled at the Glasgow School of Art in 1991 and they haven’t looked back since with their album The Man Who bringing the band international recognition. | Travis
12. Hue and Cry
The Scottish pop duo Hue and Cry originally formed in Coatbridge but their first single ‘Here Comes Everybody’ was released by Glasgow label Stampeded. The song ‘Mother Glasgow’ is one of the finest tunes written about the city. Photo: Michael Gillen