A famous music legend has been spotted in a Glasgow pub.
The Undertones bassist Michael Bradley had a drink with fans after playing at the O2 Academy last night.
He is touring with the iconic punk band to celebrate the 45th anniversary of Teenage Kicks and decided to stop off at the Southside bar.
Staff and fans were thrilled to welcome him in as he was crowded by punters hoping to have a chat.
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The 65-year-old was more than happy to get to know everyone and even posed for pictures.
He also had time to speak to our reporter about his thoughts on the Laurieston, which has become an iconic Glasgow landmark.
Michael said: “Derry has some great pubs, but a lot of them have been refurbished over the years because that is what the owners wanted.
“What I like about Laurieston, it is like stepping back into a good time. The decor of it and the atmosphere this afternoon and tonight was just brilliant.
“The tables are on two levels which are from the original bars they used to have in the 70’s.
“I asked why they have two levels and he said on the top is where they could have played drafts or dominos, and down below is where you put your drink.
“I had never seen that before, it was a great wee detail about pub life and designs from the past.
“It wasn't like a museum but it was like stepping back in time. I loved it.”
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Noticing the construction works around the city he added: “There's nothing fancy about it, but it is the kind of thing if it wasn’t here people would lament its loss, you don’t miss a good thing until it is gone.
“I assume any revamp or redevelopment of this area the Laurieston will survive.
"I have no idea if it will but I hope it is protected.”
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We previously published an interview with Michael about his upcoming show and he shared how the Laurieston was on his to do list while in the city.
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Speaking about fans' reactions to his visit he told us: “People inside have been very happy to see me as they have been to the show and enjoyed it, which is great.
“The only reason I'm actually in Laurieston is because you [our reporter] wrote about it.
“I was telling people back home that I was talking to a reporter about a nearby pub and now we are making an official visit.”
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Joseph Clancy, manager of Laurieston: “It is good and nice to see folk come in and visit us.
“My dad used to say, ‘It's just a pub, we welcome everyone’, he used to own it before we sold it recently.
“It is good for the customers as well who were at the gig, they get to speak to him which is great.
“He has been happy enough to speak to everyone, he is really genuine and down to earth. He has made time to speak to everyone.“
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