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Bay City Rollers bassist Ian Mitchell has died, Fox News has confirmed. He was 62.

Bay City Rollers star Ian Mitchell has died at the age of 62. The guitarist joined the band in 1976, when he replaced bassist Alan Longmuir and although he left the group just seven months later, he made a long-lasting impression on the band.

Ian Mitchell, bassist for the Bay City Rollers, has died at the age of 62, according to a post on the group’s Facebook page.With hits including “Saturday Night” and “Bye Bye Baby,” the tartan-clad Scottish group were a pre-punk 1970s phenomenon in the UK and enjoyed several hits in the US.“We are deeply saddened by the news of Ian Mitchell’s death,” the brief message reads. “Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife Wendy, their family and friends.

Former Bay City Rollers star Ian Mitchell has died at the age of 62, the band has said.

Bay City Rollers star Ian Mitchell has died aged 62.The star has passed away and the sad news was confirmed on the band's official Facebook page today.A statement posted online read: "We are deeply saddened by the news of Ian Mitchell's death."Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife Wendy, their family and friends."Rest In Peace, Ian."The band's former guitarist, Stuart Wood, added a tribute on the site, writing: "Very sad, sad news about Ian Mitchell."We’d like to send our love and condolences to Wendy and all Ian’s family and friends..."You are in our hearts.I have many fond memories of Ian not only in the BCR days but also when we played together in the 80’s with The Passengers..."Great guys and great days! You will sorely be missed

Bay City Rollers star Ian Mitchell has died aged 62.