Taggart star swaps sleuthing for singing in first live gig

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She made her name as the leading lady in Scotland’s most popular cop show. But now Taggart star Blythe Duff has swapped sleuthing for singing in her first live gig.Blythe, who played Detective Sergeant Jackie Reid in the long-running TV series for 21 years, has teamed up with musician Malcolm Lindsay – who composed music for the hit STV police drama.The pair, with singer songwriter Yvonne Lyon, have formed the band Lacunas Music Society, and staged their first gig last week.

For Blythe, 61, having a band is the fulfilment of a long-held ambition.She said: “I was always in awe of it. I was really fortunate to be able to listen to music, and then, when I started acting, there were a lot of bands coming from Glasgow and Scotland.

I always really appreciated that.“Sometimes, when you’re involved in one art form, you often think you can’t move into another one.

But I have realised that as the years go on, that’s not the case.Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today.You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland.No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team.All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in!If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'.We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners.