18-07-2025
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- Scottish Sun
Seventies rock legends spotted in major Scots city before sold out show
The US duo shared a picture with their Instagram followers
ROCK ON! Seventies rock legends spotted in major Scots city before sold out show
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A SEVENTIES rock band have been spotted in Scotland ahead of their sold out show.
Sparks, comprising brothers Ron and Russell Mael, are playing the Edinburgh Playhouse.
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American rock stars Sparks were spotted at Edinburgh airport
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The duo will take to the stage of the Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre
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And ahead of the gig, the American duo shared a picture with their 104,000 Instagram followers.
They stopped for a picture at Edinburgh Airport and wrote: "Hi again Scotland."
Fans rushed online to comment on the picture, one said: "Can't wait to see you."
Another added: "Welcome to Scotland.
"I'm driving down from Aberdeen this afternoon for tonight's gig."
A third wrote: "Great place to see great music."
One commented: "Looking forward to the show."
The rockers, who formed in 1971, are famed for a string of hits including This Town Ain't Big Enough for Both of Us.
Elsewhere noughties indie band has announced they're set to play an exciting gig in Glasgow.
They're not the only stars to play the city this year with music legend Bob Dylan taking to the stage and Lewis Capaldi announcing an extra tour date.
Elsewhere, Irish rappers Kneecap have announced an even bigger show in Scotland following their sold-out gig last week.
And now another hugely popular band is set to entertain the masses nearly 20 years after releasing their most successful chart hit.
Their 2006 banger Chelsea Dagger has become a nightclub staple and is often played at sporting events.
The band behind the tune, The Fratellis, will play to their Glasgow home crowd in February.
