The news that the historic O2 ABC could potentially be demolished has been met with shock from music fans, local residents and performers alike.

Owners of the Sauchiehall Street building have submitted plans to demolish the block in its "entirety".

In wake of the plans being put before Glasgow City Council, here is how Glasgow reacted.

Roddy Woomble, of Idlewild, has played the venue ten times in his career.

He told the Evening Times: "It was just about the perfect venue - great location, good size - not too big, not to small. Sounded great as an audience member and also as a performer.

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"Good sightlines, nice backstage. I grew to like it more and more until it became (alongside Barrowlands) my favourite venue in Scotland. I've played there ten times myself, and seen so many great shows - Patti Smith, Fleet Foxes, The Breeders, Belle & Sebastian to name a few. Glasgow will really miss the ABC."

Stewart Brock, lead singer Prides, who headlined the venue in 2015, said: "The ABC was undoubtedly one of my favourite venues in Glasgow, and the setting of one of my favourite shows of our career. It was electric. It was chaos. It was brilliant.

"I’ve seen more bands grace that stage than I can remember, as well as countless nights dancing, flirting, drinking, DJing, and the rest. The atmosphere was always incredible, the looming threat of Disco hanging over your head at all times. It’s a sad day to see it go for sure."

Still Game actor Gavin Mitchell, commented: "This is just devistating news, my favourite venue besides Barrowland and building of such historical and cultural significance to Glasgow. Ironically it's even older than the art school, it saw ice skating, circus's , the first moving image and of course many movies and bands."

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Paul Sweeney MP added: "This plan to demolish is totally unacceptable. The ABC has a heritage extending back to 1875 as a circus, diorama, ice rink, cinema and music venue. Its social history in Glasgow is hugely significant. The building is also listed. At the very least the facade should be protected."

Roger Billcliffe, Mackintosh expert, stated: "Whatever happens, please, please keep a GSA presence off Sauchiehall street. It really will be the final nail in the commercial life of the street."

Evening Times reader Lynz Moore, said: "Terrible news! Of course, the school of art (which caused the disaster) gets all kinds of support, backing and financial help to be rebuilt. Again. The abc was loved way more by the average person on the street.....it should be restored as it was an innocent bystander and would still be standing if the GSA contractors had done their job properly.

"The site may have been up for sale, but that doesn’t mean demolition has to be allowed - enough of sauchiehall st has been wiped already."

Evening Times reader Bobby McEwan, said: "What a tragedy this fire has been for all the businesses as well as losing these buildings that are the heart and soul of our cultural identity. Saw many a flick in their as well as concerts. I hope that GCC approve suitable plans for replacing these and retunrning it to a vibrant area."