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A must for music-lovers, this is the only reference book to include all Scots-born or bred bands, solo artists and record labels. From Glasgow-born skiffle king Lonnie Donegan in the 50s to the emergence of Travis in the late 90s, Scotland has produced some memorable music in the last half-century. Including Belle and Sebastian, Lulu, Billy Connolly, Jimmy Shand, George Chisholm, Aly Bain and Evlyn Glennie, this meticulous guide is the first to combine rock, pop, folk, traditional, jazz and classical music in one volume.
Martin Strong (of The Great Rock Discography fame) guides you through a plethora of fascinating facts and figures with his trademark acidic patter and caustic wit. Over 500 Scottish artists grace these pages. The inclusion of some names, such as David Byrne and Mark Knopfler, may come as a surprise, but the former Talking Head and the leader of Dire Straits were born in Dumbarton and Glasgow respectively.
Packed full of information—biographies, album ratings, track listings, group line-ups and UK/US chart positions—this coffee-table breaker proves that Scotland is, and has been for some time, alive with the sound of music.
Lists every track recorded by hundreds of artists.
Recommendations for must-have recordings.
Comprehensive biographies.
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A work of phenomenal dedication ... as comprehensive a tome as one could possibly hope for. -- Metro
Insanely meticulous. -- Independent
It’s a killer tome ... this one can be safely filed under "unbelievable". -- Fred Dellar, NME
Strong is rock’s Leslie Halliwell -- Scotland on Sunday
Sure to astound and enhance a million musical minds -- from the foreword by Vic Galloway
[An] extraordinary work of scholarship. -- John Peel
About the Author:
Insanely meticulous. -- Independent
It’s a killer tome ... this one can be safely filed under "unbelievable". -- Fred Dellar, NME
Strong is rock’s Leslie Halliwell -- Scotland on Sunday
Sure to astound and enhance a million musical minds -- from the foreword by Vic Galloway
[An] extraordinary work of scholarship. -- John Peel
Martin C. Strong is the author of several books, including The Great Rock Discography and The Great Psychedelic Discography. He has been researching and compiling discographies for over 16 years. He has 2 daughters and lives in Falkirk.
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- PublisherMercat Press
- Publication date2002
- ISBN 10 1841830410
- ISBN 13 9781841830414
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages400
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