"The only thing that should happen to the Apollo is that it be torn down by rock fans brick by brick while a rock band play 'Scotland the Brave' at 50,000 watts, F*$% bingo long live rock!" Bob Geldof

Welcome to Apollomemories, the only website dedicated to Scotland's world famous Green's Playhouse and Glasgow Apollo.

"I Was There" - The Story of The Glasgow Apollo returns to the Clyde Auditorium on the 27th and 28th August 2010.

"I Was There" transports you back in time and gives you a fast paced show stretching from 1973 to 1985. 12 years of powerful music that influenced many of the bands of today. From Deep Purple, Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin, AC/DC, The Rolling stones, Frank Zappa, to Blondie, The Clash, The Jam and many more..

The story is about music, the building and most of all the people who went there. Their personal experiences, stories, anecdotes and tales are woven into the script along with a set list of songs that will represent the best music to be played at The Apollo during that time..Read more..

The Temple of Apollo

11 Mar 2009, 11:30 on BBC Radio Scotland. A celebration of the Glasgow Apollo, Scotland's leading concert venue in the 1970s and 80s, which was demolished in 1987 following a fire. Details here

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We are delighted to announce the release of a strictly limited edition 90 minute DVD "The Story of the Glasgow Apollo" by Talisman Productions exclusively available from our shop HERE.

As an institution, the Apollo is unique in the memory of Scottish music, dance hall and cinema fans over the age of 30 and for many, the venue which was situated at the top of the City's Renfield Street from 1927 to 1985, is closely associated with Glasgow's history.

The Apollo provided artists with the opportunity to perform in front of one of the most discerning and demanding audiences in the world. Such was its reputation that one relieved act is reputed to have printed T-shirts saying: "....I played the Apollo and survived....".

Sharon Osbourne remembers the Apollo in her autobiography, Extreme; "...we were all really, really nervous....Glaswegians were said to be the most difficult of any audience in Britain, especially on a Friday night...when they got paid and got pissed. The show was unbelievable!".  Perhaps Doogie White (Rainbow) got it right "..A main feature was that the Apollo had no bar.  That meant you watched the bands and that created the wonderful atmosphere".

Performers such as Joe Loss, SLF, Roxy Music, Alice Cooper, AC/DC, Status Quo and the SAHB made their names at the venue and many including Paul McCartney, Rush, Gillan, Nazareth and The Stranglers recorded classic live sets there.  Even Steve Coogan's "legendary" roadie character Saxondale remembers the famous Apollo stage!

Tom Robinson  feels that the audience was "just the wildest, warmest audience a band could ever want whilst " Pete Way  (UFO and Waysted) felt that the "...crowd in Glasgow dripped rock!".

David Coverdale's (Deep Purple and Whitesnake) memories: "....are of the magnificent Apollo choir and that CRAZY stage, and I still proudly display my little statuettes from our sold out shows there.  Please send my best to your gang and thanks for the memories".

Rick Wakeman (YES) pretty much summed it up recently; "...the Glasgow Apollo is synonymous with birth of rock 'n' roll..." whilst Richard Park (music guru and Fame Academy headmaster) suggests that: "...the Apollo was simply magnificent and was the classic venue of its day...".

The venue’s size and even its aroma are famous. However, there is no question that what made the place legendary was the people of Scotland.

Our aim is to provide a place where fans of the “Shed” (or the Appalling as it was known towards the end) can get together and explore the venue's history and share their memories.

Visit our Band Memories and Interviews sections to read exclusive contributions that we have received from more than 60 of the artists who graced the famous stage.


"Congratulations on what you have done with the website it is really amazing that you have had all this interest and all these great write ups. It’s something really worthwhile which means a lot to a lot of people" Frank Lynch ; (who discovered Billy Connolly and who named and owned the Apollo).

We are also part of "Apollo Memories" the BOOK. The story is told by the fans and artists who experienced the Apollo's unique atmosphere. Find an extract here and a new forum for your reviews.

Whether you put a cash donation in a "Jock's Box" during the 2nd World War; danced to Louis Freeman and his Playhouse Band; enjoyed the "Playhouse Girls" dance; laughed with Billy Connolly; jived to Bill Haley; screamed with the Bay City Rollers or the Osmonds; pogoed with PiL, chilled with Camel or headbanged with the likes of Iron Maiden and Led Zeppelin then we would like to hear your story.

"Oh Apollo on your final day, with your solid balconies in fine array, I wish you could continue on. But the Council says you must be gone." Garry Roberts (Boomtown Rats)

Contact us by post at: Apollomemories, PO Box 354, Northwich, United Kingdom, CW9 6WT or by email at Apollomemories