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We will try to add as many links as we can, to help you get more information on The Apollo and the bands who played there.
Apollomemories is not responsible for the content of external websites.
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Consider: its heyday was as long ago as the 70s. In the decade that followed, the old place, which stood at the top of Renfield Street, and had been showing its age for an indecent number of years, was demolished after 12 years of unstinting service. |
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Support Glasgow Apollo Live and glasgowapollo.com |
Support Glasgow Apollo Live - Scott & Andy are responsible for the Glasgow Apollo website, facebook group and weekly live broadcast - all support is gratefully accepted #glasgowapolive |
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Glasgow Apollo Merch |
If you enjoyed the site please think about buying some merch to support us. Get your merch here! The Apollo is long gone however it holds a place that is unique in the memory of music fans around the world. |
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Glasgow Apollo Live YouTube channel |
The channel will feature full and edited copies of the Glasgow Apollo (live) weekly simulcast which takes place on a Friday evening at 9:30pm UK time, the live steam will be available on Youtube, Facebook, Twitch, twitter and many more. |
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Def Leppard's Joe Elliot - Daily Record Oct 14 2011 |
"The crowds are mental and you've got to love that. We were privileged to experience the Glasgow Apollo as opening act for AC/DC in 1979 on their Highway To Hell tour."
Daily Record Oct 14 2011 |
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Apollo Memories (2012 Edition) |
The 2012 Revised Edition features more than 100 new stories from bands, fans and staff. If you enjoyed the first edition, or you didn’t manage to buy it, now’s a great time to pre-order for Christmas 2011. |
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Money Marketing - Show us the value of ratings - 7th Nov 2011 |
Alice Cooper once asked David Bowie where he should play a concert in the UK . Bowie told him Glasgow Apollo was the place because if you performed well there you got praise but just turning up did not count. |
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Apollo Memories 2012 excerpt |
An exceprt from the Apollo Memories 2012 edition... looks like another cracker of a read. |
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2016 - I Was There - The Story of the Glasgow Apollo |
Please support Loud n Proud by simply buying a ticket and having a brilliant night out at our Hit Show 'I Was There' - The Story of The World's Greatest Rock Venue - The Glasgow Apollo |
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RESCUED RECORDINGS from The Glasgow Apollo |
RESCUED RECORDINGS is a non profit making project that was started four years ago, on a face book page with the sole aim of trying to find and piece together as many lost recordings as possible made over the years at The Glasgow Apollo. |
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To get those taste buds tingling, we've been given permission to let you good website folk take a sneak preview of the APOLLO MEMORIES BOOK ! - PDF 528 KB |
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ORDER APOLLO MEMORIES |
APOLLO MEMORIES BOOK: ORDER NOW! |
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'I Was There' a Rock Musical with difference. |
Telling the story of the best bands ever to take to the stage, it features the best songs ever and the central character is not a singer or a guitarist – it is the famous Glasgow Apollo, the best rock venue in the world. |
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WIN TICKETS TO 'I WAS THERE' |
Rock Radio are giving 5 listeners the chance to win a pair of tickets to this must see show next February and all you have to do to be in with a chance of winning is vote for who you think is the best ever band to rock at the Glasgow Apollo. |
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Apollo - The Musical - Glasgow Evening Times |
Exclusive by Russell Leadbetter. IT MADE the city Scotland's rock capital but now, 20 years after it closed, the story of the Glasgow Apollo is to be turned into a musical. |
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Apollo sell-out! by Russell Leadbetter |
THE Glasgow Apollo may have been gone for nearly two decades, but such is the love for the legendary venue that a rock musical about it has already sold all the tickets for its first night... |
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The Temple of Apollo |
BBC Radio Scotland - 11 Mar 2009, 11:30. A celebration of the Glasgow Apollo, Scotland's leading concert venue in the 1970s and 80s, which was demolished in 1987 following a fire. |
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The Glasgow Apollo... were you there? Wish you could be again? |
On 18/07/10 with rockradio.co.uk we're winding the clock back, at The Highlight Glasgow, to mark 25 years since the world's best music venue closed. There'll be music from AC/DC, Status Quo and Thin Lizzy tribute bands. Plus a TBA special guest. Tix £7 |
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I Was There ROCKS the SECC Armadillo AGAIN in AUG 2010 |
The tale of The Glasgow Apollo is back with New Songs, New Stories and a New Stage Production. It’s Bigger, Better and Louder. for more information and tickets here I had a blast the three times I saw the show, it was fantasic. |
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Win tickets to Apollo 25 |
For your chance to win a pair of tickets to the Apollo 25 Rock Tribute Night answer the question on the rock radio website... good luck.. and we'll see you there! |
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Apollo Memories Article Classic Rock Magazine |
Martin Kielty Article from Classic Rock Magazine March 2006 (pdf 600k ish).. Thanks to Russell of Autoplay |
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11/11/2005 BBC TV Reporting Scotland News Item |
Former Glasgow dance hall remembered by musicians and fans. BBC Arts Correspondent Pauline McLean. reports. BBC Scotland broadcast 11/11/2005, you'll need WINDOWS MEDIA Player to watch it. |
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11/11/2005 BBC TV Reporting Scotland News Item |
Former Glasgow dance hall remembered by musicians and fans. BBC Arts Correspondent Pauline McLean. reports. BBC Scotland broadcast 11/11/2005, you'll need REAL Player to watch it. THIS WILL DOWNLOAD to your computer. (504kb) |
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11/11/2005 BBC RADIO Scotland |
The Good Morning Scotland Team interview Martin Kielty and Chris Glenn about the Apollo Memories book. Windows Media wma file (615 kb ) |
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Apollo Never Dies |
Two page Sunday Post feature (February 8th 2004) (size 320kb) |
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Apollo Never Dies |
Two page Sunday Post feature (February 8th 2004) (size 950kb) |
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BBC Radio Scotland |
Tom Morton Show feature about Apollomemories with Tom Morton, David Belcher and Scott McArthur. MP3 Podcast, well kinda, an mp3 of the real audio stream, it's as close as we could get. |
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Apollo Ambition By Martin Kielty |
This is the story of one night in 126 Renfield Street, among the Glasgow choir, in front of the sloping stage, under the bouncing balcony... surrounded by the infamous Apollo bouncers. |
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Those crazy nights at the Glasgow Apollo - Glasgow Herald - 05/09/2015 |
WALK down a certain part of Glasgow's Renfrew Lane today – the part behind the cinema, the hotel and the Aussie pub – and you'll quickly realise it is nothing special. Just like any other lane, in fact. Recycling bins and puddles |
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Apollo Memories Feature on STV December 2011 |
Apollo Memories - For 12 short years between 1973 and 1985 the Glasgow Apollo was one of the most famous live music venues in the world. This five part series rock historian Martin Kielty details the end of the road for The Apollo. |
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Win a copy of Apollo Memories |
Classic rock magazine is running a competition to win a copy of our book. Answer a really easy question and you could be a winner. Click here to enter. Good Luck! Closing date: 01/03/2012 |
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Was the Apollo the ultimate iconic venue? from The Herald 09/09/2012 |
IT opened 40 years ago this month, hosted most of the biggest names in rock and pop, from the Rolling Stones to The Who and Diana Ross, and closed down with a whimper in 1985." click to read the article. |
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2015 - I Was There - The Apollo Musical |
After the success of two 'I Was There' shows in 2009 and 2010, and a demand to see it again from many Apollo Facebook fans the producers have decided to go for it again starting with a Crowdfunding Campaign. |
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27/12/05 - Evening Times Article |
20 years after it closed, fans still love the Apollo IT MAY be 20 years since the fabled Glasgow Apollo venue staged its farewell concert, but the fans who made up its audiences still can't let go. |
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EXCLUSIVE THE REMEMBERED |
Stars' tributes to legendary Scots venue 20 years after its closure - Sunday Mail |
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Martin Kielty with EDDIE TOBIN - Are Ye Dancin'? |
The story of Scotland's dance halls, rock'n'roll... and how yer maw met yer da. Is all about everyone who helped make dance halls the centre of society in the post-war era. So like His previous books, he need's YOU to share your stories. |
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Rory Gallagher DVD BOX SET |
Released to coincide with the 10th Anniversary year of his death (14.6.95) – this 3 DVD live in concert box set is a testament to one of the greatest men of rock. |
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Some People Are Crazy - The John Martyn Story |
John Martyn is one of rock's last real mavericks. Despite long-term abuse of alcohol and drugs, he produced a string of matchless albums. John Neil Munro's book documents Martyn's upbringing in Scotland and rise through British folk scene of the 1960s. |
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BIG NOISE - The sound of Scotland... Celebrating 50 years of rock'n'roll |
Delivered in Martin Kielty's trademark style Big Noise Book looks at the sound of Scotland and discovers its background through the stories and memories of those who made it. |
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Thin Lizzy |
A Rock Legend |
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Waysted |
What can we say - they rocked the Apollo and they are BACK....!! more WAYSTED than ever. YOU WON"T GET OUT ALIVE!!! |
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Official Site for Frankie Miller |
Born in the east end of Glasgow, Frankie is one of the legends of the British music scene, with a powerful voice that has drawn numerous comparisons. His distinctive voice and song writing ability have earned him the respect of his peers. |
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AC/DC Electric Shock |
Latest AC/DC news |
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Ozzy Osbourne |
The Official Ozzy Osbourne Site |
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Hazel O'Connor |
Hazel's official website |
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Tom Robinson |
The Tom Robinson Website |
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The Groundhogs |
Official Groundhogs Web Site |
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ABBA |
ABBA - The Site |
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John Scott Cree |
Recordings (MP3s), publications (eBook), lyrics, gigs, reviews and biography of John Scott Cree, a music comedy librarian with 40 years of gigging and writing funny songs, church goer, family man with 7 kids and a lifetime of cynicism (experience). |
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The Spider Archive |
Ostensibly for the gathering and sharing of Memorabilia, Relating to The U.K's N.W.O.B.H.M Merseyboogie Rock Group Spider 1977-1986. |
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Roxy Music |
Great Roxy Music fan site |
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Fumble |
On this site you will find more information about Fumble. Look at the huge archive for many reviews from the Seventies, and a complete list of every gig played from 1967-1987 |
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Aerosmith |
Official Site |
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SLF |
Stiff Little Fingers, the official website. |
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Official Jam Website |
Official site ran by Jam drummer Rick Buckler. |
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SAHB.CO.UK |
The Sensational Alex Harvey Band |
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Billy Connolly |
Enter at your own risk |
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Scheme |
The official Scheme fans site. |
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Little Jo's Spandau Ballet Pages |
Spandau Ballet fan site |
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The Stranglers |
The Rat's Lair, your starting point for news and information on the Stranglers. |
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Status Quo |
Home Of The UK Rock Band Status Quo |
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Y&T |
The official Dave Meniketti and Y&T web site. |
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THE UNDERTONES |
A real humdinger of a site |
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Men At Work |
The best source of information about Men at Work and Colin Hay on the internet. |
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RUSH |
Official RUSH website |
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Peter Beckett |
Peter Beckett was in SKYBAND, who opened up for Alex Haley in 1975 at the Apollo |
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Martha and the Muffins |
From echo beach to Renfield Street. |
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Strawberry Switchblade |
Glasgow's Strawberry Switchblade official site. |
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Kevin McGinlay - Salvation |
Website of Kevin McGinlay lead singer from the 70's Glasgow band Salvation. Salvation palyed many a gig at Clouds Disco above the Apollo. As he says himself "I could tell you lots of stories, but most you could not print"... here's hoping he does. |
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SLADE - Glasgow Apollo, 26th March 1982 |
Preaching to the Glasgow Choir... "Welcome brethren, to the evening service... For what you are about to receive, may the Lord help you…" |
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26.03.1982 - Slade Live Apollo Theatre, Glasgow |
It don't take long for Noddy and his band to get Glasgow a rockin' & a rollin', opening with "Rock & Roll Preacher" followed by their fast and furious "When I'm Dancin' I Ain't Fightin'". |
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Police at Glasgow Apollo - May 31, 1979 |
The Police opened their tour at the Glasgow Apollo and it was a night to remember. |
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Clash Gig 1977 |
Get Out Of Control Tour |
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ANDERSON: PRESS BORE DRAGS ON |
Jethro Tull Press: NME, 12 February 1977 |
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Gig Reviews Scotland |
A new alternative music website whos aim is to provide gig reviews and an online portal that brings information relevant to Central Scotland together in one place. |
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Chris High (Writer) |
Nice website with some good stuff and a review of Chris De Burgh at the Apollo |
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Alice Cooper - November 1972 |
Record Mirror November 1972 |
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Sluggish! - The Cure |
New Musical Express (Review of 1984 Show) |
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10cc Apollo-gise |
Review of rescheduled 1976 show. |
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Roxy Music - 18th October 1975 |
John Ingham, Sounds, "If I had to attend a Roxy Music gig, I'd go to Glasgow." - Bryan Ferry. |
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Be-Bop Deluxe - by Alasdair Montgomery |
Review of show on September 26th, 1976. |
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The Glasgow Apollo 3d Project |
We are a little late in mentioning this but we need to draw your attention to the fantastic efforts of Wullie Brown at https://apollo3dproject.com/. Wullies goal is to recreate the Greens Playhouse/Glasgow Apollo in glorious 3d. |
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MusicPro (UK) Group Images |
The UK's and Scotland's Number 1 Online Professional Resource for the Music Business! Includes a great Rush gallery from the Apollo. |
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Martin Kielty |
Martin Kielty is a writer and commentator on rock'n'roll history and culture. He's editor of the UK's premier rock news website, www.RockRadio.co.uk presents shows on the station, and is author of the Apollo Memories book. |
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ILL PREPARED |
Ill Prepared are a Sydney band that seeks to entertain their audience by playing songs people know, well!! We play hard and loud, just the way this music is meant to be, there’s nothing like live music to create a great party atmosphere. |
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Billy Rankin - Rock Radio Morning Show Presenter and Top Bloke |
From birthdays and anniversaries in rock history to today's topical events, Billy Rankin fits them all into his show. Regular features include School of Rock. |
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rockradio.co.uk/scotland/ |
96.3 Rock Radio - Scotland's FIRST Classic Rock Station playing ALL your ROCK of your favourites on FM and DAB Digital Radio |
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The Official La Paz Website |
WELCOME BACK....La Paz were formed in Scotland in the 1980s by Chic McSherry, Doogie White and Alex Carmichael. La Paz played live constantly in the mid-80s. They split in 1987 and singer Dougie went on to Rainbow and then Malmsteen's Rising Force. |
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Jimmy Dewar - remembering the man and his music |
US based musician/producer Carl Kennedy has put together a dedicated site for James Dewar former singer/bass player with Robin Trower and Stone The Crows. With contributions from Jimmy's family, friends and fellow musicians. |
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Minstrels, Poets and Vagabonds - Five Decades of Rock Music In Glasgow |
Minstrels Poets & Vagabonds will at no time claim to be the definitive book on the history of the rock scene in Glasgow over the last half century, but it does sound like a fantastic read. |
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Rock Radio and Frankie Miller News 1 |
Rock Radio's Billy Rankin started playing the Frankie Miller demo "Bottle of Whiskey" on his breakfast show recently. The response was incredible and some people put together a Facebook campaign (now 3000 strong) to have it released as a single. |
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Rock Radio and Frankie Miller News 2 |
The Fans have spoken so it will be released on May 3, and Classic Rock Magazine is backing it too. If everyone in the campaign buys the track for just 79p, Frankie will back in the charts for the first time in 18 years. |
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Loud 'n' Proud |
Loud n Proud started off as a music project over 5 years ago. Our aim is to provide a youth activity through music that will promote the growth and development of specific life skills that will enable young people to grow into responsible young adults. |
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TOM RUSSELL |
The Man That Rocks Glasgow - former Radio Clyde Rock Show presenter now with 96.3 Rock Radio |
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KidsCharities.org |
A non-profit internet-based organization that is an umbrella for many vital and productive children's charities. |
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In The Wilderness |
Finding old friends, finding colleagues again and just being nosey, a bit like friendsreunited but better. Well we think it is ! |
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River Records |
This is a new company set up to exclusively manage Scottish Radio Holdings’ music archive of over 600 top quality live concert recordings. Recorded by the original Clyde Mobile Studio and Radio Forth’s Sound House. |
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Campbell Photography |
Check out the Rock Stars Gallery, some fantastic shots from the Apollo. |
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CanadianMusicDirect |
Highlights independent Canadian musicians, providing them with a voice on the Internet, interaction with fans, building a loyal user community and a funnel for internet music distribution. |
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GROOVELOADER |
An Australian site where musicians can promote and sell their music and the avid music lover to sample music and purchase CDs. |
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Steve Holley |
Drummer (and supporter of Apollomemories) Steve Holley has provided some of the most solid and creative beats for Paul McCartney, Kiki Dee, Joe Cocker, Julian Lennon, and Ian Hunter. |
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Heavy Metal Magazine - metaluk.com |
daily music updates from news sources around the world, latest reviews, details of gigs in the UK and Ireland, interviews with bands worldwide, discussion forums, free mp3 download, video downloads, picture and photo galleries plus more heavy stuff! |
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Esprit Records |
Rare vinyl records rare cd music compact discs collectible collectable rock pop memorabilia posters import promo used hard to find promotional picture discs shaped deleted 45rpm singles limited edition rarities 60s 80s 70s 90s music discography |
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BUNKY FREEKS |
They really should be famous! James you are mad!! |
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Ross Halfin Photography |
Integrating images of music's most legendary names, personal accounts of his experiences and anecdotal testimonials from his subjects, this comprehensive website showcases the talents of one of the world's premier rock photographers |
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RockSchoolOnline.com |
Been looking for a place that turns it up to 11? This is it. The best place on the web for everything you want to know about rock music... based in Sydney, Australia |
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Bill Black |
Bill Black's Country on Radio Clyde. |
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Guitar Hero UK |
For all those budding guitar players. |
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The originals |
A cover band for all occasions. |
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Tom Morton's Miscellany |
The TOM MORTON SHOW, weekday afternoons on Radio Scotland from 2 - 4pm. |
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jockrock |
home of scottish indie music |
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Q Tuners |
Q-tuners are high-tech neodymium powered pickups for guitar and bass |
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Virtual Property Market |
A unique website who's visitors buy and sell virtual or non-tangible items. Unlike eBay, the merchandise on VPM can be delivered instantly across the internet. |
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Lightstand Productions |
Based in the heart of Paisley only minuets from Glasgow Airport, we offer, mp3 backing tracks, singers and bands. We supply all your needs for Music, Web Solutions, Telecom and Equipment Instalation. |
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theelectrics.com |
High Energy Celtic Rock Music |
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GLORY-DAZE |
A melodic hard rock/metal online publication for the web called GLORY DAZE. The motto for GLORY-DAZE is: 'yesterdays and todays melodic rock and metal'. Meaning that we give equal focus on artists, acts and music, from the past, as well as current. |
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Download MP3s |
This site has been developed for the Scottish live music community to share local bands music, and to raise awareness of local bands work. |
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Just Another Dream |
A 3 piece Powerpop/Punk band with the emphasis on the tune and melody |
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Glasgow Cinemas website. |
Celebrating Glasgow's love of the cinema which goes back almost to the start of film making itself, illustrated with new and archive photographs, press ads and architect's drawings. |
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Monsterpop |
Scottish Power Pop band based in Glasgow |
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Highland Ultimate Bands List |
Site to promote the local music scene of Moray and The Highlands of Scotland. |
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Glasgow on the Web |
links to all thing glaswegian |
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Mo-blog.com |
Web Log for mobile users, supports movies and pictures and text |
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Southbound |
The Pub Band from Coatbridge, Lanarkshire. For a good nightout go and see these guys. |
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survivingcinemas.org.uk |
Cinema City and Beyond, Scotland's Surviving Cinemas and Theatres |
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Arkislist |
Australian classifieds website including business, trades and services, cars, community, for sale, jobs, personals, adult services to websites as well as property. It's completely FREE to place your ads or communicate with your local community in OZ. |
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West Runton Pavilion and the Royal Links Pavilion |
West Runton Pavilion and Cromer Royal Links Pavilion were two music venues on the North Norfolk coast of the UK. In their respective heydays they hosted concerts by many of the top bands of the time. |
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Rockingscots |
this is a great site dedicated to Scottish beat groups and rock bands from the '60s and early '70s - since the late '90s! |
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The History of The Rainbow in London's Finsbury Park |
Fantastic site dedicated to the history and the bands that played The Rainbow in London's Finsbury Park. |
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Apollo23: The Apollo Shall Rise Again |
New music venue launched in 2011 covering all styles of alternative and underground music. The venue is on the site of the World famous Glasgow Apollo where we hope to re-create some of those memorable shows. 11 Renfrew Street, G2 3AB Glasgow |
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Garage Glasgow |
Dedicated to providing the best night out in Glasgow for Students and Graduates!. |
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Glasgow Academy |
Carling Academy Glasgow |
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The Highlight Nightclub, Renfrew Street, Glasgow |
The Highlight Nightclub, Renfrew Street, Glasgow |
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Barrowlands Ballroom |
The Official Glasgow Barrowland & Barras Market Site |
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The Kinema Ballroom Dunfermline |
The Kinema Ballroom in the historic City of Dunfermline the recognition it deserves as one of the more important venues in the history of live music performance in Scotland. |
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pivo pivo |
A wonderful music and bier hybrid focusing on playing underground music from unsigned artists and serving the finest bier from six of the seven continents. You could throw a vinyl from Glasgow Central right through our front door. |
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Apollo Countdown |
The BBC produce a documentary written by David Belcher about the Glasgow Apollo. The show includes interviews with many who performed there as well as with several managers and employees of the Apollo. |
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Osmosis |
Huge screen behind the bar for all the big sporting events, video clips and for movies. The sound system is top quality and fat enough for one of Glasgow's famous clubs. The staff are mad too! |
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gomusicstore |
gomusicstore is a Legal MP3 New Music Store specialising in original MP3 downloads from unsigned and independent emerging artists |
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Glasgow Rock Guide |
A definitive guide to Glasgow's Clubs Pubs Gigs |
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McPhee's Celtic Centre |
Comprehensive selection of Celtic goods based in New Zealand. |
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allmodicon.com |
Pays tribute to all things The Jam and Paul Weller. |
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The End |
Images of the demolition of the Apollo. |
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Shake Records |
J&S (Angel&Tony) dj and producers house music of label Shake Records |
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Melodicrock |
One stop website for all things that rock and roll. |
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Scot Rock |
Great site dedicated to Scottish Rock! |
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The Glasgow Hendrix Experience |
Jimi Hendrix in Glasgow. A portfolio of previously unpublished prints. |
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Purple Mash |
Deep Purple - tourdate and bootleg recording archive |
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Highway To ACDC |
All about AC/DC |
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Jock 'n' Roll |
A Great Scottish Music Resource Site Celebrating Scottish Popular Music
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