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Leslie Harvey was more than a musician—he was a prodigy who took on the stage with a rawness and depth that commanded every room he played. Growing up in post-war Glasgow, he found solace in his guitar, an escape from the struggles of a working-class life, and a ticket to a realm of creativity, fame, and freedom. But the world he entered was one of the dizzying highs and dangerous lows, where rock 'n' roll legends are made and lives are shattered. In this biopic, audiences will be taken through the smoky, spirited clubs of 1960s Scotland and England, where Leslie’s journey as a guitarist begins with The Blues Council, and then the meteoric rise of Stone the Crows, the blues-rock band that would become his musical legacy. Tensions grow as Leslie carves his name in an industry already familiar with his brother, Alex Harvey, a charismatic frontman and star in his own right. We’ll see Leslie’s internal struggle: finding his voice while living in his brother's shadow, and maintaining loyalty to family as he navigates band life, fame, and the temptations of stardom. But Shadows in the Spotlight is also a haunting story of how fleeting life can be. As Leslie’s playing takes on an increasingly soulful tone, the passion that fuels him will be the same force that pushes him toward tragedy. His accidental death at just 27 due to electrocution on stage brings an abrupt end to a promising career, shocking his family, friends, and fans.
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James Dewar was a Scottish musician best known as the bassist and vocalist for Robin Trower and Stone the Crows, the latter having its beginnings as the resident band at Burns Howff in Glasgow.

 

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