Many famous faces have attended the Glasgow School of Art with the likes of Robbie Coltrane and Muriel Gray being part of the art schools alumni.
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Music fans can thank the Glasgow School of Art for producing some of the city’s finest bands as both Travis and Franz Ferdinand emerged from the art school back in the day with members of both bands being former students at the school.
Here are some of the famous musicians which attended the art school.
1. Bob Hardy
Franz Ferdinand bassist Bob Hardy attended Glasgow School of Art.
2. Travis
Travis members Fran Healy and Dougie Payne were both students at Glasgow School of Art. Healy joined the band on the day that he enrolled at the art school during the autumn of 1991. It would be through Healy's friendship with Payne that he would later become Travis' bass player.
3. Scott Hutchison
Frightened Rabbit lead singer Scott Hutchison formed the band in 2013, shortly after graduating from the Glasgow School of Art with a degree in illustration. Photo: Mark Metcalfe
4. Sharleen Spiteri
Texas lead singer and guitarist Sharleen Spiteri used to attend Saturday classes at the Glasgow School of Art with her also working at Irvine Rusk on West Nile Street so she could afford to buy brushes and paints.