Rod Stewart throws support behind Scots charity music studio gutted by deliberate blaze

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Legendary musician Sir Rod Stewart has given his backing to a bid to restore a Paisley music studio gutted by a devastating fire.The fire destroyed the William Street home of much-loved music charity Loud n Proud in February 2021 and ever since Paisley’s talented young musicians have had no place to call their own.Founded by The Bungalow’s Tommy McGrory, Loud n Proud was forced out of their base after an arson attack that gutted the building and led to the loss of essential equipment and resources.“Since then we’ve been unable to offer our full journey approach.

What we do is take in kids, teach them how to play, set them up in a band, and then put them on the stage, but we’ve had nowhere to do that since the fire,” explained Tommy.It’s expected it will cost around £100,000 to restore the building to a functioning music studio, with soundproofed rooms for the bands to play in, and £50,000 more will be needed for equipment.Well-known producer and songwriter John McLaughlin has stepped forward to spearhead a crucial fundraiser aimed at rebuilding the organisation’s studio.And in his bid to raise the profile of his campaign, he’s secured the backing of Maggie May singer Sir Rod Stewart.Responding to his call for help, Sir Rod said: “I heard the bad news about your studio burning down, it’s awful mate.

Anything I can do to help rebuild it let me know.”Tommy said: “I was absolutely blown away that not only the internationally acclaimed Sir Rod Stewart knew anything about us, but that he had kindly offered to help.”Sir Rod is urging people to get behind the fundraiser, saying: “Music has the power to transform lives, and Loud n Proud has been a crucial force in nurturing talent and providing opportunities for young people.