Glasgow’s East End may not be considered to be as ‘trendy’ as other parts of the city but it has produced a plethora of talent from the worlds of music, sport, comedy, acting and much more.
It has plenty going for it as it is home to one of the most notable gig venues in the UK with it also having plenty of independent bars and restaurants not to mention that Tennent’s is also brewed on Duke Street.
Here are some of the most famous bands and musicians who called the East End of Glasgow home.
1. Malcolm and Angus Young
Brothers Angus Young and Malcolm Young spent their early years in Cranhill before moving to Australia where they formed AC/DC. The Young family lived at 6 Skerryvore Road. | Getty Images Photo: Getty
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2. Lulu
Scottish singer, actress and TV personality Lulu was brought up in Dennistoun and attended Onslow Drive School. Lulu moved to Garfield Street in Dennistoun at the age of 12 or 13. | Getty Images
3. Frankie Miller
Frankie Miller is one of Glasgow’s best loved sons with the singer-songwriter being born and raised in Bridgeton. . He has paid homage to his old local neighbourhood through song with there being a tribute of the lyrics being put up in Glasgow's East End. | Getty Images
4. Lonnie Donegan
The King of Skiffle Lonnie Donegan was born in Bridgeton in April 1931 as the son to an Irish mother and Scottish father. Donegan left Glasgow when he was two years old as his family moved south to East Ham in Essex. | Getty Images