Edinburgh's Greatest Hits: A Celebration of the Capital's Music History

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Explore Edinburgh's hidden music heritage, plus a few of its more tuneful tall tales, with this eye-opening guide of the city's music milestones, famous gigs, infamous incidents and colourful characters. From folk to funk, pop to punk and past to present, this collection of bite-sized stories traces the people, venues and gigs that made the city's music scene. From Bowie to the Bay City Rollers, Edinburgh's Greatest Hits touches on the big names as well as lifting the lid on the city's lesser known legends. And just who did leave their teeth in a yoghurt pot on the bar in Sandy Bell's?

Jim Byers runs Edinburgh Music Lovers (EML), a platform and occasional promoter of special events for a community of like- minded music fans. He started his career as a music journalist, first in Edinburgh and later in London, before moving into PR and communications. Aside from EML, Jim is director of the Beeline PR agency. Jonathan Trew has been writing about music, culture and restaurants since the early 1990s. When not leading tour groups in Edinburgh and Glasgow, he can usually be found at his desk wondering when this internet thing will end. Fiona Shepherd is an established music journalist who has been attending gigs and writing about the music scene since 1990. She is the chief rock and pop critic of The Scotsman, and also writes for Scotland On Sunday, The List and Edinburgh Festivals magazine. Alison Stroak is a co-director and co-founder of Glasgow Music City Tours and Edinburgh Music Tours. She has been a bookseller, publisher and editor for over 30 years.

'A fascinating and witty look at Edinburgh's music history. An excellent read' -- Bruce Findlay, Simple Minds manager and owner of Bruce's record shop 'From The Beatles to David Bowie to homegrown stars, a wonderful new book celebrates Edinburgh's musical history' -- Martha Vaughan * Herald * 'Reclaims the Scottish capital as the birthplace of the country's thriving live music industry' -- Brian Ferguson * The Scotsman * 'A celebration of the city and its enduring love affair with music and musicians, venues and shops, one which will spark the remembrance of unique, high-octane experiences for all of us' -- Ian Rankin 'A brilliant snapshot of rock and pop in Edinburgh' -- Stuart Cosgrove 'A brilliant pocket sized guide packed full of fascinating bite-sized stories' -- Grant Stott * BBC Radio Scotland Afternoon Show *