Alan Nimmo is a Scottish guitarist and singer from Glasgow, best known as the frontman of blues rock band King King, which he co-founded in 2008. Alongside his brother Stevie Nimmo, he built the band into one of the UK's most decorated blues rock acts - King King won the British Blues Award for Best Band three years running and was inducted into its Hall of Fame in 2015. Nimmo is recognised for his powerful vocals, Les Paul guitar work, and his trademark kilt on stage.
King King announced in June 2025 the new album 'Light Up the Sky', scheduled for release on 29 September 2025 - the first studio album since 'Maverick' from 2020.
The first single from the new album, 'Strong', was released on 4 July 2025.
King King announced a UK tour in support of 'Light Up the Sky', and also announced a rare performance in the US at the Playing With Fire festival in Omaha.
King King played a sold-out Christmas concert in Glasgow in December 2024, featuring new material from the upcoming album.
King King was inducted into the British Blues Awards Hall of Fame in 2015 after winning the title 'Best Band' for three consecutive years.
😴 Nothing scheduled with this artist in the near future.
97concertWed 9.12.Razorlight
91concertSun 8.11.The Cassandra Complex
91concertFri 13.11.Paceshifters Play Nevermind
91concertFri 27.11.She Past Away
91concertFri 26.3.Ultimate Eagles
90concertThu 26.11.Call It Off - Eras Tour Goes Poppunk
88concertSat 20.3.The Chameleons
86concertTue 17.11.The Vintage Caravan
86concertFri 11.12.Moving Pictures - A Tribute To Rush
86concertSun 13.12.The Scratch
86concertThu 17.12.Jett Rebel
86concertThu 8.4.Voltage
Scottish blues-rock band King King, fronted by Alan Nimmo, delivers a standing concert with a tight lineup of seasoned musicians.
British blues rock band King King delivers powerful performances with impressive guitar work and soulful songs. A live act with a strong reputation and sold-out shows.