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.
13. Teenage Fanclub
Although Teenage Fanclub’s members are originally from Bellshill, the band emerged from the Glasgow C86 scene which was a compilation put together by NME. Photo: x
14. Mogwai
Post-rock band Mogwai formed in Glasgow in 1995 with Stuart Braithwaite and Dominic Aitchison originally meeting in 1991. Photo: Ethan Miller/Getty Images
15. Del Amitri
Del Amitri came out of lead singer Justin Currie’s Jordanhill College School band. Photo: Submitted
16. Wet Wet Wet
Wet Wet Wet hail from Clydebank but made their live debut in Glasgow at Nightmoves with their first professional gig being at the Barrowland Ballroom. | Wet Wet Wet