Johnny GRAND

BIOGRAPHY:

Stirling born (1944) country singer & guitarist, born as John McGrandles, who grew up and lived in Denny. He bought his first guitar in 1960 and joined a group called The Prize Chunks, before playing with The Vendors. Grand went solo in the 1970's, touring America with the Alexander Brothers, and releasing two albums, "Country Contrast" in 1975 and "Parade Of Broken Hearts" on Lismore Records in 1977. Some of the tracks were written by local artist Sandi Easton. Later in life Grand moved to Balloch to run the Tullichewan Hotel, until he died in late 2007.

RELEASES:

"Country Contrast" (vinyl album, 1975)
"Parade Of Broken Hearts" (vinyl album, Lismore Records, 1977)