Glasgow’s Barrowland Ballroom is one of the most recognisable music venues in the world which has welcomed many famous bands and musicians over the years.
Although the original building was largely destroyed by fire in 1958, the ballroom reopened again on Christmas Eve 1960 with bands such as The Rolling Stones and The Kinks performing at the venue during the early years.
The venue came back to life again in 1983 after Simple Minds recorded the video for their hit single Waterfront at the disused ballroom which signalled the beginning of a new chapter in the Barrowland story.
Time Out even named the music venue as the best in the UK last year after they did a poll of British artists in which Barrowland beat the O2 Brixton Academy, The Palladium and O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire.
5. Richard Ashcroft
Former Verve lead singer Richard Ashcroft who is pictured hearing wearing a Barrowland t-shirt is quoted saying: "Glasgow Barrowlands is the greatest concert venue in the world." Photo: Jeff J Mitchell
6. The Waterboys
Waterboys founding member Mike Scott said: "Barrowland is the greatest rock and roll venue in the world." Photo: Contributed
7. Stuart Braithwaite
Mogwai's Stuart Braithwaite is on record saying: "My favourite UK venue is the Glasgow Barrowlands. It’s actually probably my favourite venue on the planet. It sounds amazing and is steeped in history. I’ve loved so many shows there and been lucky enough to play there as well. A truly legendary place. Photo: Dimitris Legakis/Athena Pictures
8. Echo & the Bunnymen
Echo & the Bunnymen lead vocalist Ian McCulloch once said: "The Barras is one of the last shrines to music!" Photo: Jim Dyson