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Kaite Welsh

Nine legendary moments that prove Glasgow is a city of music

Glasgow is a city of music - literally, being awarded the UNESCO title in 2008. Now it's one of just 13 spots on the first ever UNESCO trail that covers World Heritage sites across Scotland - so why is it such an iconic city for musicians?

Maybe it’s because our history is truly rock and roll.

We've seen era-defining bands play, Britpop legends get signed and even one of the biggest stars of the 2010s rock up to a chippy.

In no particular order, here are some of our favourite - or at least most memorable - moments in Glasgow's music history:

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