Bobby MacLeod came from Tobermory on the Isle of Mull. He broadcast with his band for the first time in 1949 and was the first West Coast band leader to emerge on the Scottish dance music programmes on the BBC. His use of the second accordion as a rhythm instrument set the pattern most band leaders have adopted ever since. Bobby was a piper prior to taking up the accordion and his piping knowledge and skill came through clearly when he included pipe tunes in his selections for dances such as the Gay Gordons, Barn Dances etc. His perfect timing, phrasing and subtle turn of a note set him worlds apart.  He was the man who pointed who pointed Scottish dance music in a different direction and gave it the West Coast sound and style. Bobby MacLeod died in January 1991.

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Albums:

Bobby MacLeod - The Man From Tobermory (book) 16 cracking tunes from Mull's button-box maestro! Short histories of the tunes for extra flavour. read more >>> £8.16

The Genuine Article A fabulous selection from accordion maestro Bobby MacLeod and his band which includes the great Jim Johnstone. read more >>> £11.74

Best of Bobby MacLeod and his Highland Dance Band Bobby MacLeod was a musician of the first order. His perfect timing, phrasing and subtle turn of a note set him worlds apart. read more >>> £12.25

Tobermory Featuring the one and only Bobby MacLeod and his Scottish Dance Band A limited edition CD produced to assist in raising funds for Scottish Cancer Charities read more >>> £12.25

Bobby's Kind of Music Bobby MacLeod was one of the most important figures in Scottish Dance Music. read more >>> £12.25

Highland Accordion Maestro A fabulous selection from accordion maestro Bobby MacLeod. The 'dance hall' sound is very evident on this digitally enhanced selection taken from recordings made in the 1950s. read more >>> £13.27