Within the 80s, Bobby Bluebell and different band members, together with singer Ken McCluskey and his brother and drummer David McCluskey, graced the covers of juvenile magazines corresponding to Smash Hits.

Scots pop legends The Bluebells are to make their Glastonbury debut greater than 40 years after they first shot to fame.

Within the 80s, Bobby Bluebell and different band members, together with singer Ken McCluskey and his brother and drummer David McCluskey, graced the covers of juvenile magazines corresponding to Smash Hits.

Additionally they frequently appeared on High of the Pops.

However it’s solely now as they hit state pension age they’ll lastly play the enduring music pageant alongside the likes of Neil Younger and Alanis Morissette.

Bobby, 66, stated: “We’re doing Glastonbury and we’ve by no means performed Glastonbury earlier than. So it’s an actual shock to be doing it. It’s a fantastic pageant and a fantastic crowd. It’s one thing that’s been on our bucket listing.

“I’m 66. That is psychological, however Paul McCartney is in his 80s, so there isn’t any finish to it.

“I’m means higher than I used to be in 1984 and Ken’s a greater singer.

“It’s our Indian summer time and it’s nice to be again within the highlight.”

The Bluebells grew to become an integral a part of the Scottish pop scene within the early Eighties alongside the likes of Orange Juice, Aztec Digital camera, Del Amitri, Texas and Easy Minds.

The town was awash with file label A&R males from London in search of the subsequent massive factor when Younger at Coronary heart charted at No8 in 1984.

The track additionally shot to No1 in 1993 after it featured in a Volkswagen TV advert.

Bobby, whose actual title is Robert Hodgens, had co-written the hit together with his girlfriend, Bananarama’s Siobhan Fahey.

The couple lived in London and frequently frolicked at fashionable nightclubs regardless of Bobby’s geeky look and lack of style sense.

Of the connection, Bobby stated: “Once I met Siobhan she was a shy individual and I helped her come out of her shell.

“At the moment, it was the New Romantic period, however I used to be strolling about in a duffle coat and nationwide well being glasses.

“We have been good collectively. We have been a showbiz couple.

“The primary track we wrote was Younger At Coronary heart so we clearly acquired off to begin.”

He added: “My largest introduction to London was after I left dwelling and moved in with Siobhan.

“Individuals like Kevin Rowland and Bananarama and Elvis Costello have been all nice buddies. We’d exit collectively.

“However Glasgow had a greater scene than London.

“The membership music scene in Glasgow was nearly as good as anyplace on this planet, if not higher.

“You couldn’t be a wallflower in Glasgow. You’d get trampled on.

“I had gone to golf equipment after I was 13 or 14 by myself which was fairly scary as a result of there was an enormous gang scene in Glasgow and I regarded fairly geeky.

“I needed to study to beat being shy.

“Siobhan and everyone I’ve met in a band has needed to overcome their shyness. “You’ve had no alternative however to face up on the stage and venture.”

Bobby stated: “I spoke to Siobhan final week. We’re nonetheless nice buddies. I’d wish to work along with her once more as a result of I believe, why are we not doing something? I’ll meet up along with her once more.”

The Bluebells shall be performing hit after hit at Glastonbury together with Cath and I’m Falling.

Additionally a part of immediately’s line-up is Belfast band Kneecap who will carry out at 4pm on the West Holt stage.

The trio are being welcomed by pageant organiser Michael Eavis regardless of an Prime Minister, Keir Starmer claiming their look is “problematic”.

Bobby believes there aren’t sufficient political acts in pop music who’re prepared to face up and be counted for what they consider in, if something.

“I’m not a fan of Kneecap’s music however it’s a harmful path persons are taking by making an attempt to silence them as a result of it’s a part of their act,” he stated.

“Some rappers sing in regards to the life they stay and you’ve got heavy steel bands with bats and blood.

“Kneecap have a viewpoint that’s from their background of being a bit of society that have been oppressed and rebelling towards their authorities.

“What is going on in Gaza is inexcusable and Kneecap are being pulled up merely for the truth that they don’t seem to be agreeing with the established order.

“Think about that had been the opposite means round and we have been talking out in favour of harmless individuals being bombed.

“If you happen to’re telling me essentially the most excessive factor in politics is Kneecap it’s best to surrender.”

Although Kneecap have been dropped from the TRNMT line-up, Bobby added: “Why ought to the one that runs TRNSMT be the one to evaluate? What are they so afraid of?

“Is being anti-something sufficient to get you kicked off. I’d wish to see the listing of what’s allowed and what isn’t.

“They’re saying the general public can’t make their very own thoughts and shall be brainwashed by it.