ONE of the most famous musicians to come out of Paisley will be honoured with a mass rendition of a piece of his work.
The town will be honouring Gerry Rafferty with a mass sax solo of Baker Street on this afternoon.
Local promoter Tommy McGrory of Loud ‘n’ Proud organised the performance to celebrate what would have been the week of Gerry’s 70th birthday.
It will also mark the send-off of Paisley’s bid to be UK City of Culture 2021 which is due to be lodged with the UK Government next week.
The sax solo will take place at 1pm on Saturday at Paisley Cross and will see professional musicians joined by local talent.
Gerry’s daughter Martha said: “My father was very proud of his Paisley roots and I am sure he would have been supportive of the town’s UK City of Culture bid.
“To have so many people playing the Baker Street solo together in the town centre is a unique idea and I am sure it will make a great spectacle.
Paisley 2021 bid director Jean Cameron said: “This event is a tribute to one of Paisley’s best musical exports and a song known the world over. As well as marking what would have been Gerry’s birthday it’s also a great way to shine a spotlight on the town as we prepare to submit the bid, which will feature Paisley’s incredible musical legacy.”
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