Glasgow’s Greatest Hits
Tales from the City of Music
Written by Fiona Shepherd , Alison Stroak , Jonathan Trew / with Justin Currie
£12.99
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Glasgow's musical heritage is being celebrated in a new guide exploring the key figures, places and concerts that have built its world-renowned reputation as a music city
The Herald
'A gallus, gig-packed tribute to a city that lives and breathes music . . . a must for any music fan
Bookface
I recommend this excellent guide to Glasgow, the music city, from the good people at Glasgow Music City Tours
BMX Bandits
a celebration of every aspect of Glasgow musical life
The Skinny
a rollocking new guide compiled by the three founders of Glasgow City Music Tours, exploring the key figures, places and gigs that have underpinned its reputation as a global hitmaker
Daily Mail
About the Book
Dive in to Glasgow’s vibrant musical heritage with this entertaining guide to the people, places and events which have shaped the city’s world-renowned music scene.
Covering folk to funk, pop to punk, this bite-sized book celebrates the significant gigs, beloved venues and famous ( and infamous) musicians who have stayed, played and made music in the UK’s first UNESCO City of Music.
From Simple Minds to Sydney Devine, The Blue Nile to Belle & Sebastian, Alex Harvey to the Apollo, Glasgow’s Greatest Hits gathers a host of tall tales and fascinating facts, big names and lesser-known legends in one pocket compendium.
Join Fiona Shepherd, Alison Stroak and Jonathan Trew on this compelling voyage of discovery.
The Authors
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.
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.
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