Deacon Blue

Deacon Blue at Westonbirt Arboretum

About the artist

Deacon Blue is a revered Scottish pop-rock band formed in Glasgow in 1985, known for their melodic sound, heartfelt lyrics, and soulful blend of rock and pop influences. Fronted by vocalist and songwriter Ricky Ross, with Lorraine McIntosh providing distinctive harmonies, the band rose to prominence in the late 1980s with hits like “Dignity,” “Real Gone Kid,”and “Fergus Sings the Blues.”