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Texas

Texas is an alternative rock band which formed in Glasgow, Scotland in 1986 and fronted by singer Sharleen Spiteri. The band was founded by Johnny McElhone (of Altered Images), taking the name from the 1984 Wim Wenders movie Paris, Texas. Their musical sound went from blues rock from debut album Southside (1989), via blue eyed soul of White on Blonde (1997) to the disco pop of Red Book (2005). Their first album for eight years, The Conversation, is released on 20th May 2013.

Sharleen Spiteri (vocals, guitar), Ally McErlaine (guitar) and Johnny McElhone (bass) have survived all line ups.

Del Amitri is a guitar-driven pop rock band formed in Glasgow, Scotland, in 1980. They gained international recognition for their 1995 melodic rock hit "Roll to Me." The band's origins trace back to their teenage years when Justin Currie (bass and vocals), James Scobbie (guitar and vocals), and Donald Bentley (guitar) formed a group at school, seeking an alternative to the prevailing rock scene. The band's name was intentionally chosen for its lack of meaning, aiming for a sound that was distinctive yet unobtrusive. Initially, Del Amitri maintained a low profile, keeping their musical pursuits secret from their schoolmates.

Early rehearsals took place in Justin Currie's parents' home before the band found a clandestine rehearsal space behind storage cartons in the basement of the Glasgow Art Centre. Later, they secured an official room at the Art Centre, complete with a cupboard for their equipment. Coincidentally, the band Aztec Camera, who would later achieve significant success, rehe...