scottish pop bands

Guess I wasn't paying attention. Although they hail from Glasgow, they took their name from the movie Paris, Texas, as they were heavily influenced by the bluesy slide guitar of Ry Cooder. They were backed up by the voice and guitar of Owen "Onnie" McIntyre. Although he left soon after, the band has continued to make music with a different lineup. Sheet music & books, Irish traditional & Roots. Mike Scott has been the songwriter behind such classic hits as "Whole of the Moon", "Fisherman's Blues", "Glastonbury Song", "A Man is in Love", and "The Return of Pan". A new version of Last.fm is available, to keep everything running smoothly, please reload the site. Band Members: Mike Scott, Steve Wickham, Anthony Thistlethwaite, Karl Wallinger, Ralph Salmins, Brother Paul Brown, Kevin Wilkinson. Unfortunately, they broke up in 1982. They garnered praise from such illustrious contemporaries as Bob Dylan, Paul McCartney, and Robert Plant. Shinkicker (author) from Scotland on January 22, 2010: great choices i didn't know primal scream were scottish even tho ive a few of their albums as for teenage fanclub my favourate band seen them loads at barrowland.love sparkys dream. Honeyblood is a Scottish indiepop-punk hybrid steered by guitarist Stina Tweeddale and drummer Shona McVicar. The name is based on the character played by Harry Dean Stanton in the movie. The last of those, Beautiful Future, was a Top 10 hit in 2008. However, in recent years, the band has been more of an open-house collective with scores of participants performing on their albums. All the answers start with the same letter – 2 points per correct answer . Many of their songs stand out today for their high quality musicianship and great humour. On top of all of these successes, in an extensive public opinion poll conducted by The List magazine in 2005, they were actually voted the best ever Scottish band. M. The MacDonald Brothers. You missed: The Jesus and Mary Chain, Lloyd Come and the Commotions... What about Middle of the Road and Pilot. She's only someone, someone who's gone wrong, Band Members: Bobby Gillespie, Andrew Innes, Martin Duffy, Darrin Mooney, Simone Butler, Label: Elevation, WEA, Sire, Creation, Columbia, Intercord, SME, Reprise, Astralwerks, Epic, B-Unique, First International. Couldn't make it the top 16 and squeeze in Camera Obscura could you? Hi, I am from Southamerica and the only Scotish bands known there are: Simple Minds, Cocteau Twins, and Travis. All the best. As we arrived in this millenium, Franz Ferdinand became global pop stars, and it remains to be seen whether Glasvegas have the momentum behind them to do similarly. They also produced quirky and inspired videos, including "Writing to Reach You", which was sung by Fran Healey. (photo courtesy of Spiro2004 at Flickr: Creative Commons). GREEN PEPPERS is the solo project of ex Soup Dragons, BMXBandits and Superstar guitarist Jim McCulloch. Eugenius was an important and influential “Pop Rock” band from Scotland, that existed from 1990-1995. A four-piece indie rock/punk rock band from Dundee, Scotland. These classics marked them as one of the best ever U.K. punk bands to come out of the late 1970s. Shinkicker (author) from Scotland on June 01, 2012: Because they haven't been around long enough yet. Formed in Edinburgh in 2002 they were signed to Rough…, Edwyn Collins (born 23 August 1959) is a Scottish musician from Edinburgh, Scotland. There's a lot of competition for best Scottish bands :-). You cannot miss Runrig from any list of Scottish best bands. In 1983, popularized by the director John Hughes in the movie The Breakfast Club, they conquered America with their classic song, "Don’t You Forget About Me", which was a No.1 hit. Teenage Fanclub "thirteen" was really big back in the day. — The Average White Band ("Pick Up the Pieces"). I played 'Alive and Kicking' the other night on the pub jukebox. "They had a distinctive soft voice at the helm with singer and guitarist Owen 'Onnie' McIntyre". Shinkicker (author) from Scotland on August 06, 2013: This article is for bands not solo artists Mobius Gildred, Scottish singer and songwriter, Fish (former leadman of 80s band Marillion, whom had opened up shows for bands such as Rush) Fish has been a solo artist ever since leaving Marillion. Soon after that they were dropped by their record company. Bay City Rollers 9. Well said, great band. Our regular free Scottish music podcast from Scotland featuring the very best of Gaelic, Scots, bagpipes, fiddle, harp music, Scottish bands, ceilidh bands, highland Scottish music, pipe band, traditional, folk and celtic. Just a small correction. However, they had many other marvelous original songs, such as "Wishing I Was Lucky", "Hold Back the River", and the beautiful ballads "Goodnight Girl", "Julia Says", and "Angel Eyes". I can't believe what I have just read... What about Belle and Sebastian, The Vaselines, The Pastels and so on? What's On 15 famous songs every Scot will know FOR the typical Scot, there are some songs which don't even require an introduction. They certainly lasted long enough, even if they weren't exactly prolific, and have to be considered at least as famous as Del Amitri. They formed as a college project in 1996. The line-up of the band changed several times over the years, but the…, (1) Orange Juice were a Scottish post punk band founded in Glasgow. UK VAT Reg GB940733626. Their popularity made tartan fashionable among the teeny-boppers of Great Britain. She appeared as a regular in the TV soap River City. They were even awarded the accolade of recording the Scottish football team's official song for the 1998 World Cup. Polish bloke in France on January 19, 2018: But : Travis now is only bleak copy of the glory years. Without a doubt, no other band promotes Scotland more within their music, with songs about the highlands and Robert Burns. Shinkicker (author) from Scotland on January 18, 2010: Glad you liked it habee, you've great taste. While Tony McAuley had previously penned hits for them, this song was co-written by Junior Campbell and Dean Ford. The line-up of the band changed several times over the years, but the… Sam Brown as well as Peter Gabriel have also collaborated together on album. Pop and rock were slow to get started in Scotland and produced few bands of note in the 1950s or 1960s, though thanks to accolades by David Bowie and others, the Edinburgh-based band 1-2-3 (later Clouds), active 1966–71, have belatedly been acknowledged as a definitive precursor of the progressive rock movement. Big Kilmarnock Bonnet2. Clydebank's Wet Wet Wet were already long established when they struck gold with their massive hit "Love Is All Around", a cover of The Troggs classic re-vamped for the soundtrack to the movie Four Weddings and a Funeral. Band Members: Charlie Reid, Craig Reid, Steven Christie, Clive Jenner. Unfortunately, when they reformed, Palmer did not return to the fold. 2. Many Scottish artists have been among the greatest U.K. bands of all time. However, they were rewarded with their first U.K. No.1, which balanced out the controversy and vindicated their decision. Their style of dress was ubiquitous, especially at their height in 1975. See more ideas about singer, scottish bands, musician. List of the most popular artists from Scotland, listed alphabetically with photos when available. Among their best songs were "Nothing Ever Happens", "Kiss This Thing Goodbye", "Always the Last to Know", "Right Time", "Move Away Jimmy Blue", and "Roll to Me", which was a Top 10 hit in America. They combined the raw power of punk and the new sophistication of electronic music, but they always had Adamson’s fierce metal guitar sound in the forefront. But thanks for stopping by anyway. Licensed by PPL and PRS For Music. They'll ask me how I got her I'll say "I saved my money", They'll say isn't she pretty that ship called dignity, Band Members: Justin Currie, Iain Harvie, Andy Alston, Ashley SoanKris Dollimore. Shinkicker (author) from Scotland on February 03, 2012: Another vote for the Cocteau Twins David. The first major exhibition on Scotland's pop music, Rip It Up, is accompanied by a three-part BBC TV series with digital and radio content bringing another dimension to the story. they should stop... their will be no "Sing" anymore neither "Side" haha. This made Deacon Blue one of the most stylish and classy bands around. However, they enjoyed more national success than their idols ever did. Described as post-rock, their music uses distortion effects and lengthy guitar interludes to build their grandiose, sweeping instrumental songs. Simple Minds are a hugely popular international band from Glasgow who were truly originals of electronic rock. They remain a popular headline act, albeit in sporadic phases, as they also continue to work on individual projects. Django Django. Also, Fiction Factory were excellent but underrated. Both shone brightly for a short time in the late 70s, leaving behind music that 30+ years later reveals itself as being much better than we realized at the time - wonderful stuff. Maria Janta-Cooper from UK on April 03, 2014: Hi Shinkicker. So was the Sensational Alex Harvey Band. Honeyblood is a Scottish indiepop-punk hybrid steered by guitarist Stina Tweeddale and drummer Shona McVicar. Top tunes were the dubiously entitled "Gang Bang", the epic "Faith Healer", a hilarious version of Jacques Brel’s "Next", and the raunchy blues of "Framed". Bye bye baby, baby goodbye (bye baby, baby bye bye), Band Members: Stuart Murdoch, Stevie Jackson, Chris Geddes, Richard Colburn, Sarah Martin, Mick Cooke (Bobby Kildea), Label: Rough Trade, Jeepster, Matador, Arts & Crafts México. The song, "Don't Come Home Too Soon" (a prophetic title, given the team's fortunes in the tournament), was a major hit with fans throughout Scotland. Scottish music, Folk & Celtic CDs & DVDs with mp3 music samples. Alex Harvey passed after suffering from heart attack in Belgium in 1982 (only a day before his 47th birthday). The Fratellis and Franz Ferdinand are excellent too, just need more time to see if they last. Pity about the great name, it seems to have added to their hidden-ness! See more ideas about singer, scottish bands, musician. Their singer, Dan McCafferty, was invited to perform the song at Axl Rose’s wedding in 1990, but turned it down. Top famous Scottish bands in the past 40-odd years worldwide??? Fronted by the enigmatic, but brilliant, Bobby Gillespie, they are a fantastic live band with a back catalogue of instantly recognisable tunes. Runrig loch lomond scotlands greatest and fastest selling gig ever, Deacon blue supported simple minds and blew em off stage. min .. susiequeue from Glasgow, UK on March 11, 2011: Would also thoroughly recommend the Trashcan Sinatras if anyone hasn't heard them, my favourite.. Shinkicker (author) from Scotland on October 21, 2010: I like Aztec camera but they were kind of fleeting in the public eye. The Proclaimers 11. Simple Minds are easily the most successful and famous band from Scotland globally. Young Fathers. The highlights in their career include: shows at the Glastonbury Festival, studio work with producer Trevor Horn (of Yes fame), and an appearance at the Hollywood Bowl in 2006 backed up by the L.A. Philharmonic. They actually split up and reformed in 1966. After they rejected the offer to record "Everlasting Love" (which became a massive hit for Love Affair), they struggled to make waves. ....just wondering - the Las - There shes goes again - one of the greatest pop songs of all time - are they not from Scotland? They sing with their distinctive Scottish brogue and, surprisingly, became an international success. You seem to be hung up on both "hits" and blues-based rock bands. I was a big fan of Bay City Rollers when I was about 7 years old and loved Simple Minds and Big Country in my teens. Why did you leave out The Blue Nile (and for that matter Paul Buchanan on the influential musicians article)? Aztec Camera was a Scottish Indie pop/New Wave band from Glasgow. There was also Chris Glen on bass and Ted McKenna on drums, both of whom later joined the Michael Schenker Group. They added a few members along the way, including two chaps who were former members of teeny boppers the Bay City Rollers, plus session guitarist Ian Bairnson, before issuing their self-titled debut in 1974. Maybe not commercially, although they regularly sell out throughout the UK, and Europe but they have created some of the best music and retain key lyrics I have ever heard. — The Sensational Alex Harvey Band ("Faith Healer"), Band Members: Jim Kerr, Charlie Burchill, Mel Gaynor, Ged Grimes, Sarah Brown, Gordy Goudie, Cherisse Osei, Catherine AD, Label: Virgin, Zoom, Arista, Sire, Chrysalis, Eagle, A&M. Visit Hands Up for Trad for all things Scottish. The 50 Best Scottish Bands Of All Time (as voted for by the public) are as follows: 1. One of the most exciting Scottish rock bands of recent years, Glasgow's Twin Atlantic have released four albums: Vivarium (2009), Free (2011), Great Divide (2014) and GLA (2016). 2 What is the only ABBA song which mentions Glasgow in the lyrics? Thanks for stopping by. She was born on 28 November 1968 in Shetland and now she is 49 years old. Many gold albums and Grammy nominations followed, and their work has been sampled by many other artists ever since. She is a Scottish musician, composer, and songwriter. I'll put that right. They have maintained an honoured presence in the scene for over 40 years. Tosser. Their soulful disco tunes influenced many bands. I've been writing about foreign travel and European rock music online for over eight years. This Man is already a legend on two legs. They have already bagged much of the ingenuity of great pop rock bands and I predict The View will create a few new moves. They even provided the complete background music for the football documentary, Zidane: A 21st Century Portrait, and the documentary, Atomic. We came in second in the competition, a guy singing Gene Vincents Be-Bop-A-Lola won it. Band Members: Les McKeown, Eric Faulkner, Derek Longmuir, Alan Longmuir and Stuart Wood. I get why they don't make the top 15 though. They went from strength to strength ever since especially with their classic White on Blonde album, which was released in 1996. Missed the Sutherland Brothers as well. Travis are still prolific recording artists and a major attraction to see live. Del Amitri's songs stand out among other Glasgow bands because of their excellent songwriters. I wasn't responsible as Hubpages, the host site of this article, added that band list in an edit. So many bands playing that, hopefully, someday will make your list. The Hiking Song3. Although they were never considered to be a "singles band," they first entered the U.K. Top 40 charts in 2006 with their song "Friend of the Night" which rose to a respectable position of No.38. While they hail from Dunfermline, they are admired internationally by artists such as Guns n’ Roses, who included "Hair of the Dog" on their 1993 album, The Spaghetti Incident. Lead singer, Frank Reader, is brother of renowned singer-songwriter, Eddi Reader, ex-singer for another Scottish band, Fairground Attraction. After a few beers, and a lock-in you can see the walls rockin. Leave feedback. I love them. The Magnificents (Scottish band) Marmaduke Duke; The Martians (band) Mercury Tilt Switch; Metaltech (band) Metropak; Miniature Dinosaurs; Modern Studies (band) Mogul Thrash They even achieved some success in America. Their 1987 debut album, Raintown, went platinum in the U.K. and remains a classic album. David was a founder member of Camera Obscura, playing lead…, 18 Wheeler was a Scottish rock band active in the early 1990s, consisting of Sean Jackson (vocals, guitar), David Keenan (guitar, vocals), Alan Hake…, The Pearlfishers are a Scottish band who have been making albums since 1991. But alas no hits. michael ely from Scotland on October 21, 2010: Hi Shinkicker, I am Scottish as well, and i came across your interesting list. Take the Quiz: Scottish Pop Rock Stars. I'll need to check out The Exploited, much forgotten I think. They remained busy, releasing two albums in 1968 called The Hangman's Beautiful Daughter and Wee Tam and the Big Huge. Scotland has produced many great bands, singers and musicians over the years here is a quiz about a few of them. They also took their name from the movie Paris, Texas. You can't have a list like this and not include Slade and Middle of the road. Indie-pop is another one of Scotland’s perennially great inventions like the TV, telephone and penicillin, but when it comes to quality Pop we have to dig up the past. They've eased up since then, but More Light (released in 2013) and Chaosmosis (released in 2016) both went Top 20 in the U.K. proving they've never lost their popularity. However, they had many fine songs in their own right including "Razamanaz", "Broken Down Angel", "May the Sunshine", and "Bad, Bad Boy". The band has had fewer singles succeed as the years have gone on, but they have continued to create quality recordings, such as Room to Roam, Dream Harder, Modern Blues, and Out of All This Blue. All in all, they put out twelve prolific albums in only nine years before they broke up in earnest in 1974. Shinkicker (author) from Scotland on January 20, 2012: Yep! It's No' Reel is a top Scottish ceilidh band based in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Stirling, Perth and Scotland. This Scottish ceilidh band is an excellent wedding band. Arts and Culture Six of the most successful Scottish pop songs THEY may not always be critically acclaimed, but each of these Scottish pop smashes has sold by the thousands. Trashcan Sinatras might not seem to have the commercial success needed to make your list, but for a relatively obscure band they probably touch more corners of the world than any other Scottish band. Scotland produces great musicians...like Cream's Jack Bruce. He formed the Nu-Sonics in 1976, which became Orange Juice in…, BMX Bandits are a Scottish 1960s-influenced guitar pop band who have been making music from 1986 to the present day. Great song-writing. She is the 5th Best Scottish Female Singers and also on our list. Nutini is a singer/songwriter and musician from Paisley who has achieved wide international acclaim. They did, after all, … For centuries artists have been among the world's most important people, helping chronicle history and keep us entertained with one of the earliest forms of entertainment. 2. Unfortunately, their reunion did not result in any studio releases. Texas hired their bands so they could pay them less so technically they were not a band per se. 1 Which Scottish pop band’s biggest hits include ‘Let There Be Love’, ‘She’s a River’ and ‘Belfast Child’? They also went high on the charts with '"Shang-a-Lang", "Love Me Like I love You", and "Summerlove Sensation", songs which still stand up today for their sing-a-long style. They went on to fantastic domestic success and fairly high success on the U.S. charts. They remain the band who sold out fr the biggest outdoor event in Scottish history when they played Loch Lomond in 1990 and still sell out Edinburgh Castle and other big outdoor concerts such as Scone, and Loch Ness. Scotland has produced many great bands, singers and musicians over the years here is a quiz about a few of them. Ricky Ross's superb songwriting on "Dignity", "Loaded", "Real Gone Kid", and "Fergus Sings the Blues" gave them massive success throughout the U.K. and Europe. Any skinflints skimming the timeline will see that several key Scottish bands burned out or faded away very quickly, meaning their recorded legacy is sweet but very short. Aaron Seitler from Manchester, United Kingdom on July 08, 2013: Awesome list.In the wake of Andy Murray's historic win,we should all indulge in the pride of Scottish Culture. I've never seen you look like this without a reason, I never took the smile away from anybody's face, Band Members: Ricky Ross, James Prime, Lorraine McIntoshDougie Vipond, Gregor Philp, Lewis Gordon, Label: Columbia, Sony, Chrysalis, Demon, earMusic, Sheer Sound. I saw the Silencers open up for Squeeze in Boston and Squeezed were the crowd favorites..but from the opinion of a veteran of rock, Dj and radio program director..the silencers were the far better band that night and their albums are classics..right up there with the Simple Minds...and I loved Endgames records...Edwyn Collins Orange Juice......... Shinkicker (author) from Scotland on November 14, 2012: Clouds, Maramalade, The Poets, Hue and Cry???? An appearance at the Scottish festival, T-in-the-Park Festival, in 2000 brought a contract with Beggars Banquet. Their ranking is based on many factors, such as quality, influence, popularity, and success (but not necessarily all of the above). THE BIG SCOTTISH POP QUIZ . Belle & Sebastian 2. https://www.loudersound.com/features/10-of-the-best-rock-bands-from-scotland Scott is a vastly underrated singer-songwriter, who deserves to be huge on the international scene. Question for you though. Years Active: 1966–1987, 1990, 1998–2000, 2015–present. or how about, "Just For The Record"? I only new about half of these and I actually lived in Scotland for a while. She graduates from the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama (RSAMD) as a classically trained pianist. Their most famous tunes were "Fields of Fire," "Look Away," "Chance," "In A Big Country," "One Great Thing," and "King of Emotion" throughout a sparkling career in the 1980’s. Only The Sensational Alex Harvey Band can fully compete with Nazareth for the crown of the greatest Scottish rock band of all time.
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