Fans call for Sydney Devine statue to mark contribution to Scots showbiz industry

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Sydney Devine received a final round of applause today as his funeral cortege stopped outside the Gaiety Theatre in Ayr.Fans lined the streets to pay tribute to the stage star, fondly known as 'Steak 'n' Kidney', following his death earlier this month, aged 81.Sydney, from Cleland, North Lanarkshire, was best known for his version of the song Tiny Bubbles.

Ayr.The country and western star was given a send-off complete with stage lights at the town's Gaiety Theatre.Fans lined the streets to say farewell as 'Steak 'n' Kidney' made the journey to his final resting place.Sydney, who passed away this month aged 81, stopped outside the theatre one last time as a mark of respect this lunchtime.Those who had gathered burst into applause as they honoured one of the town's favourite sons.Gaiety CEO Jeremy Wyatt stood at the entrance to the theatre and led its uplifting tribute.He said: "It was great to see so many people turning out."We wanted to do something nice with the theatre and our technical manager, Fraser Emslie, came up with the idea of the lights."It was a fitting way to pay tribute to a

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.A Paisley guitarist who played in the late Sydney Devine’s band has revealed a comic moment in which the much-loved star split his sparkly catsuit on stage.Frankie Hepburn was the lead guitar in Sydney’s backing group Legend for a decade.And this week he told how he held back laughter as the country favourite had a spectacular outfit fail while belting out one of his numbers.Frankie, 60, was speaking fondly of the star, who died on Saturday aged 81.During one big gig, he was standing behind Sydney on stage when he saw Sydney’s suit explode as he bent down to receive flowers from an adoring fan.Frankie said: “It was the full split from the crotch right

Glasgow Pavilion, and Sydney Devine had just finished reading  out the birthday dedications to his adoring audience. He then said: “My old pal Tam Cowan’s in tonight.

Sydney Devine.Flowers left in memory of the singer were placed at the stage door of Glasgow's Pavillion Theatre, but an unknown individual stole them on Saturday evening.The theatre shared the CCTV image of the person on Facebook and wrote: "This is the low life that saw fit to steal memorial flowers laid for Sydney Devine at the stage door."It is sad when there are people out there that will do this."After the incident, the theatre was forced to post a warning on social media to adoring fans.In a bid to stop further callous thefts staff members are asking mourners to leave any tributes between 10am and 3pm, Monday to Friday, and are taking them inside to be placed around Sydney's mic stand on stage.The performer died aged 81 on Saturday

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.Legendary Scots singer Sydney Devine has died aged 81.The Cleland-born entertainer, who was awarded an MBE in 2010, passed away at Ayr Hospital on Saturday.A hugely popular figure, he first appeared on television at the age of 13.Sydney’s appeal sustained across the decades, he was best known for his signature song Tiny Bubbles and his own versions of popular songs such as Nobody’s Child, Maggie, and Crying Time.Unbeknown to him at the time, he once performed Heartbreak Hotel while Elvis was part of the audience.The country and western singer, who released 50 albums during his career, had been hospitalised for several weeks with a lung condition and

Sydney – dubbed Steak & Kidney by some of his fans, Tam said: “I’m absolutely gutted. He was a proper pal and I’d been going to see him perform live for years.“I never missed his shows at the Pavilion and always went to see him backstage.“Sydney was good fun and a laugh.

singer had been battling a mystery illness after being rushed to Ayr Hospital in Scotland on January 23. He sadly died in the early hours on Saturday.

Ayr Hospital by ambulance almost three weeks ago after falling ill at home.He had released a new song in tribute to the NHS while he fighting a serious mystery illness in hospital.Iain Gordon, general manager at Glasgow’s Pavilion Theatre said: “This is probably the hardest thing that I have ever had to announce and put on social media, this morning at 3:30am, our friend and star of the Pavilion and Scottish legend Sydney Devine has passed away.“I have worked with Sydney and the band since 1976 and have to say, I have never seen a bad performance, he was the ultimate showman and performer.“That is truly hard to find in this business. Syd always took time for everyone, fans, staff and other performers.

Sydney Devine has passed away.The Country and Western star, 81, had been battling a mystery illness since being rushed to Ayr Hospital almost three weeks ago.Sydney took ill at his home in Ayr on January 23, however, he sadly passed away earlier today.The legendary performer's latest single, They're All Heroes, was set for release next week in honour of the NHS.A statement released by Sydney’s daughter Karen, 57, said: “My dad took unwell at home and Dad knew it was a bit more serious than a normal chest infection, after calling an ambulance and being admitted into Ayr Hospital on January 23.The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now.Get all the local news in your area – plus features, football news and the latest on the coronavirus

Nicola Sturgeon has led tributes to Scots entertainment legend Sydney Devine, who died at the age of 81.The First Minister said the country and Western singer’s name was “synonymous with Scottish entertainment”.She wrote on Twitter: “So sad. For Scots of a certain vintage - which definitely includes me - the name Sydney Devine was once synonymous with Scottish entertainment.

Sydney Devine has released a new song in tribute to the NHS while he fights a serious mystery illness in hospital.Sydney, 81, was rushed to Ayr Hospital by ambulance almost three weeks ago after falling ill at home.He is still seriously unwell with the chest and lung condition, which doctors have been struggling to diagnose. But his family have been assured he does not have Covid.The Country and Western singer took ill at his Ayrshire home on January 23 - the same day his wife, Shirley, 83, also ended up in Ayr Hospital.