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.
9. Nirvana at Calton Studios, 1990
Now known as Studio 24, Nirvana played at Calton Studios on 26 October 1990, and were supported by Glasgow outfit The Vaselines. They played here again in November 1991, shortly after Nevermind was released. | Other 3rd Party Photo: Shutterstock
10. Oasis at La Belle Angele, 1994
La Belle Angele was a small venue in Hastie’s Close off the Cowgate that saw its fair share of gigs in the mid 90’s - up to December 2002 when it was lost in the Cowgate fire. Oasis played here on 6 April, 1994. | Other 3rd Party Photo: Shutterstock