Glasgows Gig Scene

  King Tuts Wah Wah Hut is a venue I have personally not had the opportunity to visit, but one I deem very culturally significant to Glasgows gig scene. King Tuts opened in 1990, and was built in the aim to boost smaller bands and give them the opportunity to play their music live. One of the most infamous bands, Blur, were one of the first to play in the venue, to an audience of 40 people, setting the scene for decades to come. Before playing in King Tuts, Blur had never played in Scotland nor had they released a single. This highlights the opportunity that King Tuts give for smaller bands, as Blur then went on to release their single which began their rise to fame. One of my favourite stories of King Tuts, and one that truly reinforces the significance of the venue, is when Oasis played a gig here in 1993. They played a 20 minute set, which was only after they showed up unannounced and 'demanded' to be let on the stage. The reason they played in this specific venue is due to ...