Ian Donaldson

Career Trying to stand out from other bands in the area, Donaldson formed the punk band Skroo with Alan McGee, where he also performed as lead singer. The band performed its first gig from the back of a lorry at the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (CND) Rally in Elder Park, and went on to be a local success, playing gigs at the Mars Bar in Glasgow. The band signed a recording contract and played on the TV music show Top of the Pops.

After Donaldson left Skroo, he founded H2O with Davie Wells (guitar), Colin Ferguson (bass), Ross Alcock (keyboards), Kenny Dorman (drums) and Colin Gavison (saxophone). In 1981, the band released its first single "Hollywood Dream". H2O signed with RCA in 1983, and made the Top 20 UK charts with their single "I Dream to Sleep". The band released their sole studio album Faith in 1984. H2O broke up in 1988 over creative differences, but reunited periodically for one-off gigs.

After H2O disbanded, Donaldson went on to pursue a solo career. He also played in a band called FourGoodMen with Big Country's guitarist Bruce Watson, former Simple Minds bassist Derek Forbes and keyboardist Mick MacNeil. The group released an album in 2006 titled Heart of Winter: 2006 Tour Sampler.

In September 2016, Donaldson released a debut novel titled A Rainbow in the Basement.

In February 2018, Donaldson released his debut solo studio album, From Stars We Came. The album got an official launch at Websters Theatre in Glasgow, which saw two nights of concerts with a full band.

Discography

With H2O YearAlbum1984 Faith

Solo Studio album

Singles YearTitleB-side1987"The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine Anymore""USA Son"2016"Angel Pale" --2017"Ticker Tape Parade" --