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Offord quoting Deacon Blue song ‘appals’ band

The Reform UK Scottish leader used the song as an analogy for his own life.

Evening Standard

Deacon Blue ‘appalled’ by Reform UK’s Scottish leader quoting their song lyrics

Exclusive: Band hit out at party’s ‘poisonous rhetoric’ after Malcolm Offord makes reference to Dignity during speech

The Guardian - UK

Deacon Blue singers recognised by Open University with honorary degrees

Lorraine McIntosh and Ricky Ross joined hundreds of graduates at the ceremony in Glasgow on Friday

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Deacon Blue review – Scottish hitmakers are more poignant and potent than ever

Still an arena-filling prospect long after their late-80s heyday, the veteran band bring political bite and pop prowess to a crowd-pleasing set

The Guardian - UK

“The ego is quite useless in a writing situation. I just ask myself, ‘What does this song want?’” Deacon Blue’s polymath guitar genius Gregor Philps dissects his six-string approach, and reveals his favorite Strat (clue: it isn’t a Fender)

The venerable Scottish pop-rock institution returns with another immaculately crafted album, taking us down The Great Western Road

Guitar World

Full line-up for sold-out Tall Ships Races’s 7000-capacity outdoor concerts

Aberdeen will put on a full weekend of concerts with some of Scotland’s most popular homegrown talent playing at the harbour

The National (Scotland)

Quick Facts About James Prime: Background, Cause of Death, Career Highlights

James Prime, founding member of Deacon Blue, has died. Here's what we know about his cause of death, music career, and lasting legacy.

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James Prime: Deacon Blue star dies following cancer battle

The Scottish group previously announced the keyboardist had been rushed to hospital

The Independent UK

Deacon blue keyboard player James Prime dies after short battle with cancer

The band had disclosed last week that the 64-year-old was seriously ill.

Evening Standard

Deacon Blue's James Prime dead at 64, following brief cancer battle

James Prime has died following a "short struggle with cancer".

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Deacon Blue founding member James Prime dies aged 64

DEACON Blue band member James Prime has passed away aged 64, his band has announced

The National (Scotland)

Deacon Blue dealt a blow as James Prime is forced to quit band’s tour over serious illness

A social media update for fans has revealed Deacon Blue have been dealt a blow as James Prime has been forced to step back the band’s tour after falling seriously ill.

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‘Seriously ill’ Deacon Blue musician in intensive care after hospital dash

Band member has been temporarily replaced for the remainder of the year

The Independent UK

Deacon Blue issue update as bandmate 'seriously ill' in hospital

DEACON Blue have issued a statement to fans revealing band member Jim Prime is in hospital "seriously ill"

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Deacon Blue singer admits getting lyrics to hit song wrong for 30 years

One of the lead singers of Deacon Blue has revealed she sang the wrong lyrics to the band's hit song Dignity for three decades

The Guardian - UK

‘I’d been singing the wrong word for 30 years’: Deacon Blue on how they made Dignity

‘It’s become a sort of folk song. It’s played at weddings and funerals. Dundee United play it when we win. I’ve met people who’ve told me, “I was a worker for the council for 20 years” – just like the guy in the song’

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Deacon Blue call for artists to 'wake up' to potential threat of AI in music

Deacon Blue's Ricky Ross and Lorraine McIntosh have voiced their concerns about the UK Government's planned changes to AI copyright laws.

The National (Scotland)

Deacon Blue and Kaiser Chiefs to headline outdoor festival

DEACON Blue and the Kaiser Chiefs are just some of the big names who will play at an outdoor festival in Aberdeen this summer ...

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These are some of the best concerts taking place across Scotland this March

These are some of the best gigs and concerts taking place in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Aberdeen this March.

Evening Standard

Play about Lockerbie-US bonds to launch first season at newly restored theatre

The Citizens Theatre in Glasgow is set to reopen in September 2025 after closing for major redevelopment work in 2018.

Glasgow Live

Glasgow-born Primal Scream frontman Bobby Gillespie to discuss upbringing at Royal Concert Hall

The Springburn-born singer Bobby Gillespie released his memoir Tenement Kid last year, and is now heading to the city's Royal Concert Hall to read excerpts from the book and sign copies.

Glasgow Live

Remembering Nirvana’s intimate Glasgow gig that happened 31 years ago

It was the only time Nirvana ever graced Glasgow in the early 1990s, and while there is little photo or video evidence of the gig, it’s well remembered by many.

Glasgow Live

Celebrating 35 years of Glasgow band Deacon Blue’s iconic Raintown album

Glasgow band Deacon Blue released their iconic Raintown album 35 years ago, which not only stayed in UK charts for a year and a half - but is still widely regarded today.

Daily Record

Deacon Blue release limited edition whisky to celebrate 35 years of debut album

The single malt, named after the Scottish group's hit record ‘Born in a Storm’, is set to be released this Wednesday by Glasgow-based independent bottler Caskade.

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