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08-08-2021, 06:04 AM
J-C

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Originally Posted by O'Rourke3

A few tenuous connections there. Couldnt claim Ultavox were Scottish just because Mijure joined, as well claiming Thin Lizzy. [emoji6] Slik, however, no mention. If the Waterboys are in then Another Pretty Face are missing, Scott's Edinburgh Band. The Fire Engines missing off the Postcard set. Mowgli and the Doughnuts, Bilbo Baggins had no hits but were around for ages. M&TD had a get together on the death of a member a couple of years back. The Poets had hits in the 60s. Lonnie Donnegan kicked it all off. Not sure I saw (Meet) Danny Wilson in the list or Gary Clark as himself or King L.. Apart from a few solo, almost novelty hits, Brian (BA) Robertson has eked out a huge career as a songwriter.

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You're correct about Ultravox, when racking my brain Midge Ure popped into my head and I immediately wrote down Ultravox, funny though as I put down Annie Lennox as her musical partner Dave Stewart wasn't Scottish.
08-08-2021, 08:46 AM
Bostonhibby

Blue Rose Code.

Good Hibby as well as a talented guy. Do not a bad Sunshine on Leith.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=hEAqShvKHNg

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08-08-2021, 09:28 AM
patch1875

Don’t think we have had Altered Images yet.

Also Young Fathers
08-08-2021, 09:45 AM
H18S NX

Sensational Alex Harvey band
The writing on the wall
Three's a crowd
Stone the crows
08-08-2021, 12:44 PM
Ayrshire Hibee

SkidS
Goodbye Mr Mackenzie
Big Country
Simple Minds
Idlewild
Proclaimers
08-08-2021, 04:31 PM
WeeRussell

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Originally Posted by Peevemor

Rod

https://youtu.be/5EjdptVBFdE

Davy

https://youtu.be/-5NQX9KvMT4

Andy M. Stewart

https://youtu.be/Pu2pz1qc1uc

Dougie McLean merits a mention too.

I’ve actually met and blethered with Andy M Stewart in his later life. Sort of a friend of friends. Always remember him scoffing at my appreciation of North Sea Gas, who I always liked, and did a great rendition of Andy’s ‘ramblin’ rover’ which I didn’t realise he’d wrote at this time. In fact, I didn’t know who the guy was when we sat, had a drink and he gave us a song or two. Believe he was good pals with Dougie McLean too.
08-08-2021, 05:32 PM
Peevemor

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Originally Posted by WeeRussell

I’ve actually met and blethered with Andy M Stewart in his later life. Sort of a friend of friends. Always remember him scoffing at my appreciation of North Sea Gas, who I always liked, and did a great rendition of Andy’s ‘ramblin’ rover’ which I didn’t realise he’d wrote at this time. In fact, I didn’t know who the guy was when we sat, had a drink and he gave us a song or two. Believe he was good pals with Dougie McLean too.

He was a great talent. His voice was a wee bit too nasal for my liking but it's power, range and accuracy more than made up for it.

He wrote some great songs and as part of Silly Wizard he influenced a whole generation of traditional musicians - still does in fact.
08-08-2021, 06:53 PM
J-C

Just remembered another one

We Were Promised Jetpacks
08-08-2021, 07:06 PM
Dalianwanda

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Originally Posted by patch1875

Don’t think we have had Altered Images yet.

Also Young Fathers

Good call, i’ll add Young Fathers to my list..Especially live.
08-08-2021, 08:34 PM
Hiber-nation

Mull Historical Society
Admiral Fallow
The Trashcan Sinatras
09-08-2021, 07:15 AM
Peanut Shaz

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Originally Posted by Peevemor

I have to lump in Rod Paterson & the late Davy Steele & Andy M Stewart (RIP the pair of them).

I worked with Davy Steeles Son for a few years. He was very proud of his Dad.
10-08-2021, 05:53 PM
Peevemor

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Originally Posted by Peanut Shaz

I worked with Davy Steeles Son for a few years. He was very proud of his Dad.

I knew Davy pretty well but don't think I ever met his son, although one of my pals was best of mates with him when he arrived in Edinburgh from the states in the mid 80s.

I could listen to Davy singing all night - and sometimes did. We had some fantastic lock-ins/sessions at folkie events all over the place and he could sing everything from Burns to AC/DC, passing by Sinatra. One of my favourite ever voices.
10-08-2021, 06:03 PM
Peanut Shaz

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Originally Posted by Peevemor

I knew Davy pretty well but don't think I ever met his son, although one of my pals was best of mates with him when he arrived in Edinburgh from the states in the mid 80s.

I could listen to Davy singing all night - and sometimes did. We had some fantastic lock-ins/sessions at folkie events all over the place and he could sing everything from Burns to AC/DC, passing by Sinatra. One of my favourite ever voices.

His Son David now lives in the Wirral and is a teacher.
Occasionally comes up to Prestonpans to see family.We keep saying we should meet up but it never happens.
06-09-2021, 08:04 PM
degenerated

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Originally Posted by Hibernia&Alba

Primal Scream
Teenage Fanclub
BMX Bandits
The Pastels
Cocteau Twins
Shop Assistants

There are probably plenty of good indie/punk bands I've never heard of.

Early Soupdragons stuff is really good, heavily influenced by the buzzcocks. The hang ten compilation album picks up most of that stuff from around 85/86.

In terms of punk, there's plenty. Toxik Ephex, the Threats, Newtown grunts, Distorted Truth are all worth checking out.

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