Neil Grant (musician)
Neil Grant is a Scottish musician best known for his work composing football anthems. He is originally from the Scottish highland village of Culbokie in The Black Isle.
Career
[edit]Grant's most recognisable work is the folk-anthem he composed for Heart of Midlothian Football Club, which was performed live before the kickoff of the Edinburgh derby at Tynecastle Park at the request of the club.[1]
He has also written anthems for Ross County,[1] St Johnstone,[2] St Mirren F.C., and Cowdenbeath.[3]
Grant's background is mainly in heavy metal music, and he recorded and toured as a drummer with RAAR and End of level boss,[4]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Why Swedish-based musician has written a song about Foundation of Hearts". www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com.
- ^ Dingwall, Blair (13 September 2017). "LISTEN: Will the Saints go marching in to this musician's St Johnstone anthem? - The Courier".
- ^ Campbell, David (18 October 2017). "St Mirren fans could soon be belting a new anthem at the Paisley 2021 Stadium". Daily Record.
- ^ "END OF LEVEL BOSS Announces New Drummer, Confirms 'Blisstrain' European Tour Participation". BLABBERMOUTH.NET. 19 January 2008.