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Glasgow (band)

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Glasgow
OriginGlasgow, Scotland
GenresNew wave of British heavy metal, Heavy metal
Years active1982–1988, 2009, 2021–present
LabelsNeat Records
Members
  • Neil Russel (bass)
  • Paul McManus (drums)
  • Archie Dickson (guitar)
  • Mick Boyle (vocals)
Past membersJoe Kilna (drums)

Glasgow is a new wave of British heavy metal band formed in Glasgow, Scotland in 1982. The band released one studio album Zero Four One in 1987, before splitting up in 1988.[1]

History

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Glasgow was formed in the city of Glasgow in 1982, taking their band name from their city of origin.[2][3] They released their first demo, Glasgow, in 1983,[4] followed by the EP Glasgow's Miles Better in 1984.[5] They recorded some material in a London studio after they signed a production deal in August 1986.[6] Glasgow's first full-length LP Zero Four One was released in 1987,[7][8] before the band parted ways in 1988.[3][9][10]

In 2009 Glasgow reformed, without Mick Boyle, as a tribute to their former drummer Joe Kilna who died that year.[11] Glasgow reformed again in 2021.[12] Also in 2021 their full length album, Zero Four One, was reissued on the Pride & Joy label.[13][14][15]

Band members

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Current members

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  • Neil Russell – bass (1982–1988, 2009, 2021–present)
  • Archie Dickson – guitar (1982–1988, 2009, 2021–present)
  • Mick Boyle – vocals (1982–1988, 2021–present)
  • Paul McManus – drums (1985–1988, 2009, 2021–present)

Past members

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Discography

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Full length albums

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  • Zero Four One (1987)

Extended plays

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  • Glasgow (1983)
  • Glasgow's Miles Better (1984)

Singles

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  • Stranded (1984)
  • Secrets in the Dark (1987)
  • Under The Lights (1988)
  • Will You Be Mine (1988)

References

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  1. ^ "Glasgow". New Wave of British Heavy Metal. Archived from the original on 5 April 2024. Retrieved 1 July 2024.
  2. ^ "Glasgow". Metal Music Archives. Archived from the original on 5 April 2024. Retrieved 1 July 2024.[better source needed]
  3. ^ a b "Glasgow - Glasgow's Miles Better". Heavy Metal Rarities. Archived from the original on 5 April 2024. Retrieved 1 July 2024.[better source needed]
  4. ^ Lennox, Helen (20 January 1984). "Rock band in a spin". The Evening Times. p. 8. Archived from the original on 27 August 2024. Retrieved 27 August 2024.
  5. ^ "Smiling better". The Evening Times. 30 November 1984. p. 23. Archived from the original on 27 August 2024. Retrieved 27 August 2024.
  6. ^ Williamson, John (5 June 1987). "Glasgow boys are back". The Evening Times. p. 13. Archived from the original on 31 August 2024. Retrieved 27 August 2024.
  7. ^ Williamson, John (12 December 1987). "Glasgow Live". The Evening Times. p. 20. Archived from the original on 27 August 2024. Retrieved 27 August 2024.
  8. ^ "Jailhouse rock for the LP". The Evening Times. 4 August 1988. p. 21. Archived from the original on 27 August 2024. Retrieved 27 August 2024.
  9. ^ "Glasgow". Spirit of Metal. Archived from the original on 5 April 2024. Retrieved 1 July 2024.[better source needed]
  10. ^ Bradley, Lloyd (1988). The Rock Yearbook 1989. New York : St. Martin. p. 90. ISBN 9780312021344.
  11. ^ "Glasgow - History". Encyclopaedia Metallum. Archived from the original on 5 April 2024. Retrieved 1 July 2024.[better source needed]
  12. ^ "Glasgow: 041 Review". New Wave of British Heavy Metal Blog. Archived from the original on 5 April 2024. Retrieved 1 July 2024.[better source needed]
  13. ^ Wilkens, Frank (4 March 2021). "GLASGOW - Zero Four One". powermetal.de. Archived from the original on 31 August 2024. Retrieved 25 August 2024.
  14. ^ Evans, Leanne (18 February 2021). "Zero Four One (Reissue)". Metal Temple. Archived from the original on 24 August 2024. Retrieved 25 August 2024.
  15. ^ Craven, Terry (14 March 2021). "Glasgow – Zero Four One (AOR Heaven)". Velvet Thunder. Archived from the original on 25 August 2024. Retrieved 25 August 2024.
  16. ^ Booth, Samantha (6 January 2003). "DRUM AND ACE; They're virtually unknown in Scotland, but Clann An Drumma count George Bush among their many fans". Daily Record (Scotland). Retrieved 31 August 2024.
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