Posted by Nice N Sleazy’s legendary doorman Big John has died.
The much-loved doorman was an instantly recognisable figure, and a key part of the Glasgow venue’s charm.
Clash has enjoyed many shows at the venue over the years, which he always been an important facet of the city’s music scene.
Big John was an integral aspect of that, with news of his passing being confirmed online by musicians connected to the venue.
Franz Ferdinand frontman Alex Kapranos recalled being chucked out of Nice N Sleazy due to “misbehaviour” and recalled Big John being “very jovial, compassionate, but firm.”
Very sad to hear about Big John, doorman of Nice n Sleazy and loved by many in Glasgow. A lovely guy and a presence that will be greatly missed. That time he had to kick me out for misbehaviour, he was very jovial, compassionate, but firm. Rest in peace, big man.
— Αλεξ Καπράνος (@alkapranos) February 1, 2021
The Twilight Sad’s James Graham wrote: “Many a night he had to put up with my drunken after hours patter. A truly lovely man who we’ll miss.”
So sorry to hear that we lost John this weekend. My wife was one of the managers of @nice_n_sleazy & John was the doorman for as long as I can remember. Many a night he had to put up with my drunken after hours patter. A truly lovely man who we’ll miss. Rest in Peace John pic.twitter.com/mQz5b66U7a
— the twilight sad (@thetwilightsad) February 1, 2021
A real shame. Big John’s loss puts us in mind of all the figures who make live music such a potent force – they often go unrecognised, in spite of the palpable impact on our lives, and music as an art.
Rest in power, Big John.
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