Famous Scottish Lyricists & Songwriters

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Scott Hutchison

(Founding Member and Primary Songwriter of Indie Rock Band 'Frightened Rabbit')

Birthdate: November 20, 1981

Sun Sign: Scorpio

Birthplace: Edinburgh, Scotland

Died: May 9, 2018

Scottish singer-songwriter Scott Hutchison is remembered as the founder of the indie rock band Frightened Rabbit. Though he had initially studied illustration, he later switched to his old love for the guitar and stepped into music. He was found dead by Scottish police after going missing for 2 days.

Ivor Cutler

(Scottish Poet, Singer-Songwriter , Musician, Artist and Humorist Known for His Regular Performances on 'BBC Radio')

Birthdate: January 15, 1923

Sun Sign: Capricorn

Birthplace: Glasgow, Scotland

Died: March 3, 2006

Known for his frequent appearances on BBC radio programs and his baritone voice, singer Ivor Cutler had once been a RAF navigator. While he initially studied painting and sculpting, he later took to poetry and songwriting. He had also penned children’s books. Called an eccentric, he mostly traveled by bicycle.

Roddy Frame

(Scottish Singer-Songwriter and Musician)

Birthdate: January 29, 1964

Sun Sign: Aquarius

Birthplace: East Kilbride, South Lanarkshire, Scotland

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William Reid

(Musician best known as being lead guitarist, songwriter, co-founder and occasional singer of the Scottish alternative rock band, The Jesus and Mary Chain)