PRINCE helped launch the Garage a number years ago when he played a secret gig after his sell out stadium show. A packed club was treated to a greatest hits set. Prince was then called “The Artist Formerly Known As” at the time and asked that no one looked at him. What would happen if you did is anyone's guess.

The Garage is a stepping-stone for bands that are making their way up to the big time. Kasabian, Pulp, Travis, FLC, Faith No More and Biffy Clyro have all played at the Garage on their way to the top while legends such as Ian Dury, The Pretenders, The Proclaimers and Roger Taylor have all appeared over the years.

The Garage is a favourite venue for aftershow parties. The likes of The Strokes, Him, The Darkness, 36 Crazyfists, Queens of the Stone Age, Lostprophets, Sum 41, You Me At Six, Nickelback and FLC have all enjoyed Donald MacLeod's infamous hospitality. Some American bands have even added Aftershock to their rider; they got a taste for it after Donald poured it down their necks in vast quantities!

Legendary guitarist Jeff Healey played the Garage in 1999. Despite being blind (and blind drunk) he sneaked away from the aftershow party down in the dressing rooms and made his way unaided to the main hall where he danced all night. We still don't know how he managed it, it's a bit of a trek and the club was very, very busy!

The Garage's karaoke room has proved a massive hit with the strangest of people. Andrew WK and his band, real hardcore rock types, wouldn't get off the mic. Their favourite song? “Daniel” by Elton John. Michelle McManus also regularly belts out a tune and puts everyone else to shame… and most recently Troy from Queens of the Stone Age even got up to sing as well!

Ever wondered who has graced the wheels of steel in your favourite club? Well here's some that we can remember…

• The legend that is John Peel

• Fun Lovin' Criminals

• Steve Lamacq (Radio 1)

• Futureheads

• CSS

• Mani (Ex Stone Roses/Primal Scream)

• Bloc Party & your very own Garage DJ line-up