Sons of the Rock
Eight thousand years ago, when the first prehistoric people ventured up the valley of the River Forth, the rocky crag where Stirling Castle now stands already dominated the flat, marshy carselands around it. Here, protected by sheer cliffs on three sides, was a safe, dry place to live.
Not surprisingly, people have been living on that same volcanic rocky outcrop ever since those early visitors first camped there. The castle's crag has become the very heart of Stirling - so much so that local folk are still known as Sons of the Rock'.
As time went by, this prominent rock became a stronghold for those who lived on its summit. The warrior Celts planted a hillfort there, for this was an area of bitter warfare between rival tribes, each seeking to control the hill which dominated the river valley and its shallow crossing points.
The band 'Sons of the Rock' was formed in 1988 and has continued successfully till the present day with members :
Elaine Allison (vocals) Norrie Black (guitar & vocals) Bob Blewitt (guitar & vocals)
The musical influences of the band range from Scottish/Irish traditional folk music through to American folk and Country music with some classical and choir and middle of the road music thrown in for good measure. The sounds of the Sixties were also a huge influence on Bob and Norrie
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