About
Out of Glasgow's DIY scene came Gerry Cinnamon, a one-man force who built a devoted following the hard way, playing small venues and self-releasing music long before the industry paid attention. Born Gerard Crosbie, he's essentially a solo act, performing with an acoustic guitar and a loop pedal, though his live shows carry an energy that puts many full-band setups to shame. His roots are firmly in the Scottish working-class experience, and that authenticity bleeds into every track he writes.
Musically, Cinnamon sits in a space that blends folk-rock rawness with indie sensibility and the occasional anthemic punch that wouldn't feel out of place at a stadium show. His debut album Erratic Cinematic, self-released in 2017, captured the scrappy charm that earned him a cult following, while The Bonny in 2020 debuted at number one on the UK charts, proving the grassroots grind had paid off in a massive way. Lyrically he deals in love, loss, and loyalty with a directness that resonates deeply.
His cultural impact is particularly strong in Scotland, where he's become something of a folk hero, selling out huge venues including two nights at Hampden Park in Glasgow. Fans connect with the idea that he did it without compromise, and for rock listeners who respect artists who carve their own path, Cinnamon is the real deal.
