Lorraine Wilson

2 months ago | thecourier.co.uk | Lorraine Wilson |Rebecca Baird

When I spoke to the members of cult Dundee band Danny Wilson for Jackie magazine back in 1987, it was easy. All it involved was a drunken night in Fat Sams for the release of Mary’s Prayer, and a prayer of my own that my editor would sign the expenses. Now, even though Gary Clark, Kit Clark and Ged Grimes are all based back in their native Dundee, getting them together is like herding cats.

Mar 6, 2024 | thecourier.co.uk | Lorraine Wilson

Jim Dunbar, acclaimed artist, Riley classic car expert, and teacher has died at the age of 74. He  began life in what was then the Belgian Congo. The son of Fred and Elizabeth Dunbar, he spent his early years at Mombasa, where his parents were missionaries. His parents had met in Kingsmuir when Fred was on a preaching and fundraising tour, following the death of his first wife. Fred already had a son, Gordon. A daughter, Ruth, was born in Scotland before Jim became their youngest.

Dec 18, 2023 | thecourier.co.uk | Lorraine Wilson

Pipe Major Harry Ellis, who was blessed with natural musical talent, a masterly way with a story, and a classic sense of style, has died at the age of 91. Tributes have been paid to the former tutor and member of City of Dundee Police Pipe Band. Perhaps his greatest blessing was a patient wife in Jessie, who over many decades saw countless young pipers come through the door of their Dundee home to be taught by her husband.

Dec 7, 2023 | thecourier.co.uk | Lorraine Wilson |Rebecca Baird

When Ken Bruce was just a lad and exploring the world of pop music, the first gig he attended was Gerry and the Pacemakers. It was Glasgow in the early 1960s – and it gave him the taste for the power of live music. He was hooked on pop music from an early age, listening to the crackle and hiss and din of his transistor pumping out everything Radio Luxembourg could offer. Now, at the age of 72 he still is, even if he now listens on the highest quality studio speakers every day.

Sep 15, 2023 | thecourier.co.uk | Lorraine Wilson |Rebecca Baird

The idea of a Fringe festival is one that we all recognise, shaped by our experiences in Edinburgh every August. Think again though. Fringe festivals exist across the world and the creative minds behind the Dundee Fringe are bringing Fringe back to its original intentions – a place where the completed finished works can rub shoulders with works-in-progress. That can happen in Edinburgh of course, but it tends to be big name stand-ups trying out material for a forthcoming multi-city tour.