Edinburgh’s Greatest Hits
A Celebration of the Capital's Music History
Written by Jim Byers , Jonathan Trew , Fiona Shepherd , Alison Stroak
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A fascinating and witty look at Edinburgh's music history. An excellent read
Bruce Findlay, Simple Minds manager and owner of Bruce's record shop
From The Beatles to David Bowie to homegrown stars, a wonderful new book celebrates Edinburgh’s musical history
Herald
Reclaims the Scottish capital as the birthplace of the country’s thriving live music industry
The Scotsman
A celebration of the city and its enduring love affair with music and musicians, venues and shops, one which will spark the remembrance of unique, high-octane experiences for all of us
Ian Rankin
A brilliant snapshot of rock and pop in Edinburgh
Stuart Cosgrove
A brilliant pocket sized guide packed full of fascinating bite-sized stories
BBC Radio Scotland Afternoon Show
About the Book
'A celebration of the city and its enduring love affair with music and musicians, venues and shops, one which will spark the remembrance of unique, high-octane experiences for all of us' – Ian Rankin
Discover Edinburgh’s hidden music heritage with this eye-opening guide to the city’s musical milestones, famous gigs, infamous incidents and colourful characters. From folk to funk, pop to punk, this compilation of bite-sized stories shines a light on the key people, venues and gigs that have shaped the city’s music scene. From Bowie to the Bay City Rollers, Edinburgh’s Greatest Hits touches on the big names as well as revealing some lesser-known legends and tall tales.
Jim Byers, Fiona Shepherd, Alison Stroak and Jonathan Trew share decades of music fandom and journalism between them and are uniquely placed to explore the capital’s music scene, past and present.
The Authors
Jim Byers
Jim Byers runs Edinburgh Music Lovers (EML), a platform and occasional promoter of special events for a community of like- minded music fans. He started his career as a music journalist, first in Edinburgh and later in London, before moving into PR and communications.Jonathan Trew
Jonathan Trew has been writing about music, culture and restaurants since the early 1990s. A brief stint as a music reporter for MTV convinced him he was more useful as a keyboard jockey than in front of a camera. When not leading tour groups in Edinburgh and Glasgow, he can usually be found at his desk wondering when this internet thing will end.Fiona Shepherd
Fiona Shepherd is an established music journalist who has been attending gigs and writing about the music scene since 1990. She is the chief rock and pop critic of The Scotsman, and also writes for Scotland On Sunday, The List and Edinburgh Festivals magazine. She is co-founder and co-director of Glasgow Music City Tours and Edinburgh Music Tours, which offer guided music-themed walking tours exploring the rich musical history of both cities.Alison Stroak
Alison Stroak is a co-director and co-founder of Glasgow Music City Tours and Edinburgh Music Tours. She has been a bookseller, publisher and editor for over 30 years.You may also like…
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