Music industry celebrate legacy of late Frightened Rabbit frontman
A POIGNANT tribute was made to late Frightened Rabbit frontman Scott Hutchison at the Scottish Album of the Year Awards.
The music industry raised a glass to the tragic singer’s life at the event at Paisley Town Hall on Thursday.
Hosts Vic Galloway and Nicola Meighan led the tributes.
Vic said: “Much has already been said about the tragic loss we have all felt regarding the Frightened Rabbit frontman.
“But Scott’s impact as a musician, songwriter and genuinely lovely caring human being cannot be underestimated.
“We all still mourn his passing. Our hearts go out to his friends and family, and all those touched by his songs.”
The audience was then played the band’s hit Roadless over a tribute video.
Nicola added: “It is still so hard for many of us to imagine a musical world without Scott, his company, his smiling face, his tireless support for the musical community and of course his brilliant, brilliant songs.”
The 36-year-old’s body was recovered at Port Edgar near South Queensferry in May.
His family said following the death that Scott bravely battled with his own issues for many years.
The night, however, also gave Scotland’s musical community the chance to celebrate its best new albums.
Young Fathers won the award of £20,000 for Cocoa Sugar.
Band member Alloysious Massaquoi said: “We want to thank everyone who voted, it’s fantastic for Scotland and diversity in music.”
Nine other shortlisted albums won a £1,000 prize and bespoke commemorative award.
Those included BABE, Best Girl Athlete, Franz Ferdinand, Golden Teacher, Karine Polwart with Pippa Murphy, Kobi Onyame, Mogwai, Out Lines and Siobhan Wilson.