Huge TV star seen sporting Glasgow band merchandise
Simon Pegg, famous for starring in the likes of Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz, posed in a F.O. Machete t-shirt.
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(Image: Image provided to the Glasgow Times) F.O. Machete are an alternative-rock band from the city, who quickly made waves with their dynamic and energetic sound.
A spokesperson for the band said: "We're thrilled to see Simon Pegg wearing our t-shirt.
'It's incredible to have support from someone so influential in film and pop culture."
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For more information about F.O. Machete, visit www.fomachete.com
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