The Tannahill Weavers

The Tannahill Weavers
Background information
Origin Paisley, Scotland
Genres Scottish traditional
Years active 1968–present
Labels Green Linnet Records
Website www.tannahillweavers.com
Members
Roy Gullane
Phil Smillie
John Martin
Colin Melville
Past members
Leslie Wilson
Alan MacLeod
Bill Bourne
Dougie MacLean
Duncan J. Nicholson
Gordon Duncan
Hudson Swan
Iain MacInnes
Kenny Forsyth
Mike Ward
Ross Kennedy
Stuart Morison
John Cassidy
Stuart McKay
Neil Doherty
Jim McGowan

The Tannahill Weavers are a popular band who performs traditional Scottish music. Releasing their first album in 1976 they became notable for being one of the first popular bands to incorporate the sound of the Great Highland Bagpipe (the Highland bagpipes are primarily a solo instrument) in an ensemble setting, and in doing so helped to change the sound of Scottish traditional music.

The band was formed in 1968, practicing in a back room of the McKay family's rented Council house at 41 St. Ninian's Road, Hunterhill, Paisley and first performed at St. Peter's Folk Club, Glenburn, Paisley. The Club was run by Pat Doherty, father of Weavers' founding member Neil Doherty.

As of 2011, they continue to tour and release new recordings. They are named after Scottish poet Robert Tannahill and have recorded several of his songs.

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Members

The current members of the band are:

Roy Gullane and Phil Smillie have been members of the band since its inception.

Past members have included:

Discography

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