Allan McCarthy was serving a six-and-a-half year jail sentence in a Spanish prison when he wrote 'Runaway' with his band Berlin90. He has now been invited back to the prison.
A former Scots drug trafficker turned musician has been invited back to the Spanish prison where he was incarcerated to perform for inmates.
During his sentence, McCarthy became involved in the prison's music workshop and created the band Berlin90. And three years into his sentence, in 1991, they were granted day release by prison chiefs and recorded the single Runaway - penned by McCarthy in his cell. The Berlin90's frontman revealed he recently met with Sangonera de la Verde prison guards for a pint, where they asked him to return to his old digs and perform.
However, the band's high was short-lived as he was soon transferred to Madrid's notorious Carabanchel maximum security prison over 200 miles away, which effectively ended the band. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don’t like our community, you can check out any time you like.If you’re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.
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