John Waterson, who has died aged 87, was one of the best-known and most respected figures in the licensed trade in Scotland. Not only did he own some of Glasgow's most famous hostelries, he played a pivotal role in turning Scottish pubs into much more than simply places where men could go and drink the night away. He was pivotal in the Scottish music scene in its heyday from the 1960s to the early 1980s, when he gave many young musicians a platform to perform their music in public, and was also active in the leadership of the licensed trade. He was also a member of the children's panel.
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John Waterson
Publican;
Born: October 5, 1925; Died: January 23, 2013.
John Waterson, who has died aged 87, was one of the best-known and most respected figures in the licensed trade in Scotland. Not only did he own some of Glasgow's most famous hostelries, he played a pivotal role in turning Scottish pubs into much more than simply places where men could go and drink the night away. He was pivotal in the Scottish music scene in its heyday from the 1960s to the early 1980s, when he gave many young musicians a platform to perform their music in public, and was also active in the leadership of the licensed trade. He was also a member of the children's panel.
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