1982
Bobby MacLeod
(1925 - 1991)
Bobby’s first instrument, the bagpipes, taught to him from the age of 5 by his father, was to have a lasting effect on him. He also became proficient on the mouth-organ before taking up the melodeon at the age of 10. This in turn gave way to a variety of piano keyed accordions which gave the range, on two keyboards, which he was looking for. It was as a result of his combined musical experiences in the early years that Bobby was to become such a significant figure in Scottish Dance Music. After wartime service with the RAF Bobby started broadcasting with the BBC in 1948 and such was his success and popularity that he was able to form a full time band the following year. He was proficient on both Continental Chromatic and piano keyed accordions and alternated between them periodically during his long career. Regular Monday night dances at The Highlanders’ Institute in Glasgow, where the band was staying for a time in the 50s, will be remembered by many as the band at its very best.
Bobby MacLeod
(1925 - 1991)
Bobby’s first instrument, the bagpipes, taught to him from the age of 5 by his father, was to have a lasting effect on him. He also became proficient on the mouth-organ before taking up the melodeon at the age of 10. This in turn gave way to a variety of piano keyed accordions which gave the range, on two keyboards, which he was looking for. It was as a result of his combined musical experiences in the early years that Bobby was to become such a significant figure in Scottish Dance Music. After wartime service with the RAF Bobby started broadcasting with the BBC in 1948 and such was his success and popularity that he was able to form a full time band the following year. He was proficient on both Continental Chromatic and piano keyed accordions and alternated between them periodically during his long career. Regular Monday night dances at The Highlanders’ Institute in Glasgow, where the band was staying for a time in the 50s, will be remembered by many as the band at its very best.