Episode 74 Bobby Gillespie

Bobby Gillespie, co-founded Primal Scream in 1982. Screamadelica, the band’s third studio album, won the first Mercury Music Prize in 1992. He was previously the drummer for The Jesus and Mary Chain. Bobby was born and raised in the Mount Florida district of Glasgow. His father is Bob Gillespie, is a former union official and Labour Party candidate. From his father he says he learned a lot about progressive politics and fighting for justice. Bobby is married to stylist Katy England. They have two sons together, Wolf and Lux.