A new book features fantastic photographs of legends like Blondie, The Jam and The Clash enjoying Glasgow's music scene
IT kicks off with pictures of “the weekend New York came toIt includes shots of The Jam, The Clash, Iggy Pop and more and it featuresin danger of being lost to history – the ones which capture the fans, the crowds, and the incomparable buzz of the live music scene.
“The photography in this book is rare, and was in danger of being lost to the public. It’s great to be able to celebrate the unique scenes that went on in Glasgow and Paisley.” It includes mainly unpublished vernacular photography which was in danger of being lost to the public, particularly ‘crowd shots’ which and it showcases the work of renowned Scottish photographers such as Harry Papadopoulos and Laurie Evans, whose photography has been celebrated since the heyday of the music press in the 70s and 80s.
“The book kicks off with a set of pictures from ‘The Weekend New York Came to Glasgow’, in May 1977. Featured here are Blondie, on their first overseas trip, who visited Strathclyde University to watch their friends Ramones and Talking Heads play their first UK gigs.
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