CHRISTIAN

scottish HIT RECORDING ARTIST

It is with deep sadness that we announce that Christian (Chris McClure) passed away peacefully in his sleep on the morning of the 29th of April.

Our thoughts are with his family, who have asked for privacy, and to be left in peace at this very sad time.

Chris McClure (Christian) was a showbiz legend, clocking up more than 60 years in the business. 

It all began at the age of 19 when Chris joined The Fireflies and became their front man. Chris McClure and the Fireflies were a popular 60s Glasgow based group who became known for their tight sound and vocal harmonies, specialising in Tamla Motown and Soul music.

They played throughout Scotland but were the resident band at the Flamingo after the Pathfinders and also the Picasso Club in Buchanan Street, Glasgow.  And thanks to their fabulous live performances, their singles on the Polydor label including “The Answer to Everything” and “I’m Just a Country Boy” both proved massively popular north of the border. 

And in 1978 Chris was to have his own unique UK chart success alongside Andy Cameron with the Scottish World Cup theme song “Ally’s Tartan Army”.

When the group featured in the STV pop program called Stramash (1971) they changed their name to The Chris McClure Section.  The band continued to enjoy popularity in Scotland but as disco became popular live bands were less in demand. This marked the start of Chris's solo career.  He changed his stage name to Christian and played virtually every venue in Scotland, including a number of 1960's & 70's revival shows at some of Scotland's most renowned theatres.