Catherine Lyst

Prominent Scottish musicians and readers offer support for a proposal to transform Glasgow’s Centre for Contemporary Arts into a Scottish Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. ScotsRock leads the initiative, backed by figures such as Midge Ure, Lulu and Jim Kerr. Readers nominate a wide range of artists spanning genres and decades, including Big Country, Annie Lennox, Bay City Rollers, Primal Scream, Simple Minds, Gerry Rafferty, Lewis Capaldi, The Jesus and Mary Chain, Nazareth, Cocteau Twins, The Proclaimers, AC/DC, Deacon Blue and others. Supporters argue the hall of fame would honour Scottish musical heritage and boost local cultural vibrancy.

Prominent Scottish musicians and readers voiced support for a proposal by ScotsRock to transform Glasgow’s Centre for Contemporary Arts into a Scottish Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Readers nominated a wide range of artists spanning rock, pop, punk and alternative music, including Big Country, Annie Lennox, Primal Scream, Simple Minds, Gerry Rafferty, Lewis Capaldi, The Proclaimers, AC/DC and many others. Supporters highlighted the artists’ cultural impact, commercial success, global influence and personal significance, reflecting enthusiasm for a dedicated national venue celebrating Scotland’s musical legacy.