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INSANE: Gerry rafferty - The Real Truth

"We certainly weren't strutting around like Deep Purple. My God, they had a lot of fun. We did not have fun." How the UK college rock scene shaped the genesis of Genesis

An excerpt from a new book celebrating the endearingly amateurish British university gig scene that launched the career of some of the world’s most famous bands

Louder

“I thought it sounded lifeless. We really didn’t like the results, so we didn’t give permission for it to be released”: How Richard and Linda Thompson regrouped to record a folk-rock classic after Gerry Rafferty tried to turn them “pop”

Is 1982’s Shoot Out the Lights the best album Richard Thompson ever made? Fans think it is. His own opinion might surprise you

Guitar World

“We thought, ‘He’s a massively successful artist – what could possibly go wrong?’ We really didn’t like the results, so we didn’t give permission for it to be released”: The folk-rock album recorded with an ’80s mega-star that never saw the light of day

When Richard and Linda Thompson entered the studio with Gerry Rafferty they thought only good could come of it. But creative differences saw the songs shelved... At least for a time

Guitar World

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Where tourists seldom tread, part 19: three UK towns with industrial legacies

We explore the Roman, Tudor and Indian delights of Leicester, the textile and religious heritage of Paisley, and the radical history of Nelson, the only town named after a pub

The Guardian - UK

These 7 One-Hit Wonders Still Make Bank Every Year

It’s easy to miss a one‑hit wonder after their song climbs today’s charts, but those catchy tunes often keep generating serious cash long after the artist disappears from the spotlight. These iconic tracks transform into evergreen revenue machines, earning millions in streaming, placement, and nostalgia marketing. Whether it’s a seasonal…

Plunged in Debt

Joe Egan obituary

Member of the folk-rock band Stealers Wheel who co-wrote the classic hit Stuck in the Middle With You

The Guardian - UK

Tributes pour in as Stealers Wheel co-founder Joe Egan dies

Paisley-born singer-songwriter Joe Egan has died aged 77.

The National (Scotland)

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Paolo Nutini tribute unveiled at his family's chippy in new 'Walk of Fame'

PAISLEY is taking inspiration from Hollywood with its very own Walk of Fame...

The National (Scotland)

Letter: John Byrne obituary

Mike Watts writes: John Byrne was a prolific designer of album cover artwork, most often for fellow Scottish artists

The Guardian - UK

Paisley rock star returns to town for homecoming gig

The former Gamma frontman is living in Renfrewshire now.

Daily Record

Baseball quiz: Stuck in the middle with you

They don’t get much attention, but middle names often have special meanings, as this quiz shows.

Chicago Sun-Times

Rab Noakes obituary

Singer and guitarist at the heart of the Scottish music scene who was a founding member of Stealers Wheel and wrote songs for Lindisfarne

The Guardian - UK

Paisley greats including Paolo Nutini to feature in free colouring book available at Spree Festival

A limited run of 2,000 copies will be up for grabs.

Daily Record

Historic pub considered Glasgow's oldest hosts 230th birthday celebration this weekend

Loved by the likes of Billy Connolly and Gerry Rafferty, The Scotia is well-known for its live music and the many 'characters' that come in for a pint. We spoke to staff about what makes it so special.

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The Conversation

Why John Byrne is one of Scotland's greatest artists

A Big Adventure, John Byrne’s retrospective at Glasgow’s Kelvingrove Art Gallery, offers a fascinating insight into the breadth of skills of one of Scotland’s best-known creative forces.

The Guardian - UK

Underwood Lane review – John Byrne’s devilish divine comedy hits the right notes

The Paisley-born playwright and artist pays tribute to hometown hero Gerry Rafferty in a coming-of-age musical amplified by 60s pop hits

The Guardian - UK

Underwood Lane review – John Byrne’s rock’n’roll musical has pure heart

A Scottish 60s skiffle band aim for the big time in the Tutti Frutti writer’s tribute piece to Baker Street singer and teenage friend Gerry Rafferty

The National (Scotland)

Byrne again: Scotland celebrates work of one of its greatest living polymaths

PLAYWRIGHT, painter, screenwriter, costume and set designer, children’s author. John Byrne’s CV reads like a list of the occupations of the…

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Glasgow Live

Stealers Wheel long-lost song uncovered and being released this week

The Paisley rockers were best known for their chart-topping hit, Stuck In The Middle With You. The band's founders were Joe Egan and Gerry Rafferty who passed away in 2011.

Sports Illustrated

The Inside Story of the ‘Caddyshack’ Theme Song

Kenny Loggins’s iconic—and Dylan-inspired!—theme song, “I’m Alright,” catapulted a golf movie, kicked off a rock ’n’ roll feud and created a particularly boozy Grammys moment.

Daily Record

World premiere of John Byrne’s new show is being staged in Renfrewshire before heading to Glasgow

John penned the musical in honour of his lifelong Buddie and Baker Street star Gerry Rafferty

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