With news of the iconic Studio 24 venue where Nirvana famously played getting knocked down and separate plans for a new 1,200-capacity live music venue on the cards, let’s look back on some of the biggest names in music to play in Edinburgh through the years.
5. Blondie at the Odeon Theatre, 1978
On 13 September 1978, Blondie performed at the Odeon Theatre in Edinburgh as part of her European Tour. She was supported by guest act Boyfriends. | Getty Images Photo: Keystone
6. Iggy Pop at Tiffany’s, 1979
Tiffany’s nightclub was situated on St Stephen Street and Iggy Pop performed there in 1979 on Monday 30 April. Supporting act was Zones and tickets cost £2.50. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
7. Bruce Springsteen at The Edinburgh Playhouse, 1981
On Monday 30 March, 1981, Bruce Springsteen brought The River tour to Edinburgh, with guest act The E Street Band. Tickets cost just £6 each. | Getty Images Photo: Hulton Archive/Getty Images
8. David Bowie at Murrayfield Stadium, 1983
The singer visited Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh in June of 1983 as part of his “Serious Moonlight” tour. | JPIMedia Photo: Alan Macdonald