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Scottish Musicians
This list of notable Scottish musicians is part of the List of Scots series. Please see List of Scots#Composers for classical writers. 0–9 * 18 Wheeler, band *1990s, indie rock band A *John Abell, countertenor, composer and lutenist * Aberfeldy, pop band *AC Acoustics *Stuart Adamson, Tattoo, The Skids, Big Country, and The Raphaels *Admiral Fallow, indie folk band * Adopted as Holograph, band *Adventures in Stereo, band *Aereogramme, rock band * Aerial, power-pop band *Pete Agnew, bassist and backing vocalist for Nazareth * Akala rapper, Scottish mother *Alestorm, pirate metal band * Albannach, band * John Alford * The Aliens, offshoot of the Beta Band * Charlie Allan, bandleader of Saor Patrol * James Allan, lead singer with Glasvegas *JD Allan, former member of The Blimp * Dot Allison, singer and songwriter, electronic music; former lead singer with band One Dove in the early 1990s * The Almighty *Altered Images *Alyth, singer *Mohsen Amini, concertinist. Co-founder and m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Scottish People
The Scots ( sco, Scots Fowk; gd, Albannaich) are an ethnic group and nation native to Scotland. Historically, they emerged in the early Middle Ages from an amalgamation of two Celtic-speaking peoples, the Picts and Gaels, who founded the Kingdom of Scotland (or ''Alba'') in the 9th century. In the following two centuries, the Celtic-speaking Cumbrians of Strathclyde and the Germanic-speaking Angles of north Northumbria became part of Scotland. In the High Middle Ages, during the 12th-century Davidian Revolution, small numbers of Norman nobles migrated to the Lowlands. In the 13th century, the Norse-Gaels of the Western Isles became part of Scotland, followed by the Norse of the Northern Isles in the 15th century. In modern usage, "Scottish people" or "Scots" refers to anyone whose linguistic, cultural, family ancestral or genetic origins are from Scotland. The Latin word ''Scoti'' originally referred to the Gaels, but came to describe all inhabitants of Scotland. Cons ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Akala (rapper)
Kingslee James McLean Daley (born 1 December 1983), better known by his stage name Akala, is a British rapper, journalist, author, activist and poet from Kentish Town, London. In 2006, he was voted the Best Hip Hop Act at the MOBO Awards and has been included on the annual ''Powerlist'' of the 100 most influential Black British people in the UK, most recently making the 2021 edition. Early life and education Daley was born in Crawley, West Sussex, in 1983 to a Scottish mother and Jamaican father who separated before he was born, and grew up with his mother in Kentish Town, north London. He has recalled the day he realised that his mother was white, and was embarrassed by her whiteness. His mother had educated him about black history and introduced him to radical black thinkers, yet there would always remain a racial dimension to those relationships. Daley's older sister is rapper Ms. Dynamite. His stepfather was a stage manager at the Hackney Empire theatre, and he often visi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Almighty (band)
The Almighty were a Scottish hard rock/ heavy metal band from Glasgow formed in 1988. Three of the founding members, Ricky Warwick, Stump Monroe and Floyd London were friends who met at school. Although the band members musical roots were in punk, the Almighty adopted a more heavy metal/hard rock oriented musical direction in their early years. Later albums saw the band's musical style move towards the band members' original punk roots. They have released seven studio albums, two anthologies and one live album. History 1988–1993 The Almighty were formed in Strathaven on 19 January 1988. Most of the musicians came from a punk background. Lead singer Ricky Warwick had previously done some session and tour work with New Model Army, although not on any of their recordings. Ricky, drummer Stump Monroe and bass guitarist Floyd London were friends at school and had previously played together in a local band called Rough Charm. The three were joined by guitarist Andy 'Tantrum' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
One Dove
One Dove were a Scottish electronic music group active in the early 1990s, consisting of Dot Allison, Ian Carmichael and Jim McKinven, a former member of Berlin Blondes and Altered Images. History Originally called Dove, the group released its debut single, "Fallen", on the Glasgow-based label Soma in October 1991. It was a significant club hit and brought them a deal with the Junior Boy's Own label. Changing their name to avoid confusion with a similarly named group, in 1992 JBO issued a new recording of "Fallen", produced by Andrew Weatherall, which brought the group to greater attention from the British music press. The single was withdrawn one week after release however, due to an unlicensed sampling of a harmonica from a Supertramp song. Further critical acclaim followed with the release of the 12" single "Transient Truth". At this stage, One Dove were still primarily a club-oriented group, but for the single "White Love", an attempt was made to make their music more ra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Blimp
The Blimp were a rock band formed in Glasgow, Scotland in 1998. The group comprised William Rogue (vocals, lead guitar, harmonica), Ray Alexander (Hammond organ), George Berry (vocals, drums, percussion), Gary Craig (bass guitar) and JD Allan (vocals, rhythm guitar). The Blimp released two studio albums, one live album and three singles before disbanding in July 2007. History Formation The original line up of the band that would become The Blimp came together for the first time in late 1998. Brothers William Rogue and JD Allan, who had been in several bands together since the early 1990s, first recruited keyboard player Ray Alexander. Alexander was an old school friend and had been in the brother's previous band, the Caffeine Cake Orchestra. Drummer Mark Brown, was next on board. Brown had attended college with Rogue and was a former member of the brother's first band, The Bodies. Bass player Gary Craig, joined at the invitation of Brown soon after. Finally, saxophoni ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
JD Allan
David John Allan (born 16 August 1972), or as he is more commonly known, JD Allan, is a Scottish musician, singer-songwriter, animator, web developer and writer. Allan is the older brother of musician and actor, William Rogue, and a former member of rock band The Blimp. Retrieved on 2018-08-23. References External links JD Allan at AllMusic
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Glasvegas
Glasvegas are a Scottish indie rock band from Glasgow. The band consists of James Allan (vocals), Rab Allan (lead guitar) and Paul Donoghue (bass guitar), with Swedish drummer Jonna Löfgren joining the group in 2010 until her departure in 2020. Their platinum-selling debut album ''Glasvegas'' released in September 2008 was well received by critics and reached No. 2 in the UK Albums Chart. It was nominated for the Mercury Music Prize in September 2009. The album went on to enjoy further critical and commercial success in North America and in Sweden (where it went Gold). On 1 December 2008, less than three months after the release of their debut album the band released the mini-album, '' A Snowflake Fell (And It Felt Like a Kiss)'', a 6 track Christmas E.P, which was recorded in Transylvania. On 4 April 2011 the band released their second album '' Euphoric Heartbreak'', which was recorded in a beach house in Santa Monica. The album reached No. 10 in the UK and No. 1 in Swed ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James Allan (musician)
James Allan (born 21 September 1979) is the lead singer and guitarist of the Scottish rock band Glasvegas, and a former footballer. Early and personal life Born in Dalmarnock, Glasgow, he attended the city's St Mungo's Academy.Dingwall, John. 2 August 2008.Exclusive: Scots band Glasvegas set to break into the big-time with tipped debut. '' Daily Record''. Retrieved on 6 January 2009. Allan is a lifelong supporter of Celtic. Allan's cousin is Glasvegas bandmate/guitarist Rab Allan. His sister Denise is the band's co-manager. Football career Allan played as a winger for Falkirk, Cowdenbeath, East Fife, Queen's Park, Gretna, Stirling Albion and Dumbarton, making 116 appearances in the Scottish Football League. He was part of the Cowdenbeath squad that won promotion as runners up in the 2000–01 Scottish Third Division. Music career During his football career, Allan decided to write songs and form a band. After touring Scotland for several years Glasvegas released four s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saor Patrol
Saor Patrol (pronounced "shore patrol", Scottish Gaelic: ''Freedom Patrol'') is a Scottish folk, Rock band from Scotland, newly reformed and based in Europe. The band plays its own songs. All songs are instrumental and played with Great Highland Bagpipe, drums, Electric Guitar and other instruments. Discography * ''Esspee'', Banshee Records, * ''Black Bull'', Banshee Records * ''Full Boar'', Banshee Records * ''Full Throttle'', Banshee Records, 21 March 2008 * ''Hands across the Border'', Banshee Records (also as DVD) * ''The Stomp-Scottish Pipes and Drums Untamed'', Banshee Records, 12 February 2010 * ''Duncarron'', ARC Music, 2011 * ''Two Headed Dog (Duncarron electric)'', ARC Music 2012 * ''Die Krieger (Live)'', ARC Music 2013 * ''Open Air Asylum (Live)'' ARC Music 2014 * ''Early Years'' ARC Music 2014 * ''Outlander'' ARC Music 2014 - UK Album Chart The Official Albums Chart is a list of albums ranked by physical and digital sales and (from March 2015) audio streaming ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Charlie Allan (musician)
Charlie Allan (born 27 February 1963) is a Scottish actor and musician. He is the Chief Executive of The Clanranald Trust for Scotland, a recognized non-profit organization in Scotland, which would spread and revive primarily Scottish culture and Scottish heritage through entertainment and education. For this purpose, a replica of a medieval Scottish village named Duncarron has been constructed. He is the founder of the Scottish band Saor Patrol. He is the Chief of Combat International and the Scottish Federation of Medieval Martial Arts (SFMMA), Combat International and the SFMMA are parts of The Clanranald Trust for Scotland. He played small roles in films such as '' Gladiator'' and ''Robin Hood''. Since making ''Gladiator'' he is friends with Russell Crowe, who supports him in his Duncarron project. Allan was previously married to Malin Heen, with whom he had five children. He has subsequently remarried. In September 2022, Heen was found not guilty at Falkirk sheriff ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Aliens (Scottish Band)
The Aliens are a Scottish band consisting of former Beta Band members Gordon Anderson (aka Lone Pigeon, lead vocals, guitar), John Maclean ( keyboards, backing vocals) and Robin Jones ( drums, backing vocals). They have two albums, two EP's and a number of singles. Their debut album, ''Astronomy for Dogs'' charted at #46 in the UK Album Chart in 2007. History They formed in 2005 after Maclean and Jones had left The Beta Band the previous year and asked Anderson to join their new project. Anderson had been part of an early incarnation of the Beta Band and had been friends with Maclean since their school-going days in St Andrews. He described the friendship as "Gordon keeps you on your toes with his misbehaviour. Fifty percent of the time we’re like two fighting siblings. The other fifty percent of the time it’s like I’m a dad and he’s a child". Their first release, the EP ''Alienoid Starmonica'', recorded by John Williamson, was released to the UK iTunes Music Stor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
