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10.07.2023 / 08:55

Rod Stewart got a Bay City Roller on stage to sing Sunshine on Leith as he didn't think he'd be able to do it himself

Sir Rod Stewart asked two members of the Bay City Rollers to sing a tribute to his Scots father – because he didn’t think he’d manage to do it himself.

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06.07.2023 / 15:43

Bay City Rollers' new member announced by band ahead of worldwide tour

The Bay City Rollers are excited to announce a new member joining the iconic band.

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29.06.2023 / 02:19

Original Bay City Rollers frontman vows to recover decades’ worth of royalties

Original Bay City Rollers frontman Nobby Clark has vowed to recover decades’ worth of royalties – claiming it was his voice on the band’s biggest US hit. For almost a decade, Gordon “Nobby” Clark was the voice of the Edinburgh band before being replaced by Les McKeown, who died in 2021.

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15.07.2022 / 09:41

Calvin Harris and Gerry Cinnamon signed Oor Wullie on show in Overgate

An Oor Wullie sculpture signed by music stars Calvin Harris and Gerry Cinnamon is on show in Dundee’s Overgate. It is part of a free exhibition of never before seen artworks supporting children’s charity - The Archie Foundation.

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18.03.2022 / 06:47

Bay City Rollers star Alan Longmuir 'spent final hours with bandmate Les McKeown'

The wife of Bay City Roller legend Alan Longmuir has told how his death left her ‘devastated’ - and revealed he spent his final hours with his bandmate Les McKeown.

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23.12.2021 / 07:01

Scottish celebrities we sadly lost in 2021 - Walter Smith to Les McKeown

While fans are left heartbroken by the death of a celebrity, it can often lead to a celebration of the legacy that they have left behind for generations to come.

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26.11.2021 / 17:49

Bay City Rollers are back with their first ever Christmas song

The Bay City Rollers are back with their first-ever Christmas single, a new picture book and an album planned for next year.

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23.11.2021 / 18:31

Cherry blossom tree to be planted in Edinburgh in memory of Bay City Rollers singer Les Mckeown

A cherry blossom tree will be planted in memory of Bay City Rollers singer Les Mckeown in the Meadows.

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09.09.2021 / 15:43

Bay City Rollers star Les McKeown's cause of death detailed 'Had a heavy heart'

The Scottish pop star died suddenly on April 20 at home and his family announced the sad news to his fans. The cause of his death has now been confirmed at Poplar Coroner's Court with the Coroner Madam Hassell presiding over proceedings.Les’ wife, Peko Keiko, and their son Jubei were in attendance as the cause of death was revealed.Madam Hassell said Les died of a number of natural causes, including long-term blood pressure.She said: "It was partly natural, it was long-term high blood pressure, and it was partly a consequence of the long-term use of excessive use of alcohol and drugs."In terms of a determination, the only proper thing for me to do is explain that.

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23.05.2021 / 21:55

Irvine Welsh delivers eulogy at funeral of Bay City Roller's Les McKeown

Bay City Rollers singer’s funeral took place in London. The Trainspotting author led the tributes at a private ceremony held for the singer at the City of London Crematorium in East London.Welsh told those in attendance of his friendship and bond with the Edinburgh-born pop star.McKeown’s wife Peko and son Jubei, who also delivered a tribute, celebrated his life with close friends and family.During the order of service they listened to a version of the classic Danny Boy, recorded by McKeown with Vanessa Ann Redd, and one of his most recent songs called Goodbye.“It was emotional,” a close friend of the family said.

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30.04.2021 / 13:05

The Bay City Rollers story that remained a well-kept secret for 47 years

Join thousands of others in getting the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox.The Bay City Rollers rocked Renfrewshire in a secret gig, we can exclusively reveal.The story has been kept a secret for 47 years.Only after the death of lead singer Les McKeown last week did the Paisley Buddie who made it happen feel it was appropriate to talk about the astonishing tale.At the very peak of their fame, all the Rollers took time on Christmas Day 1974 to travel to the Quarriers Home in Bridge of Weir.It happened because disco DJ Mike Dillon called their manager Tam Paton two weeks before Christmas and simply asked.Mike said: “I had arranged to do a free disco for Quarriers on Christmas Day, but about two weeks before I just thought

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26.04.2021 / 16:28

Wife of late Les McKeown breaks silence to speaks about their rocky 30-year marriage

The death of Bay City Rollers frontman Les McKeown shocked the world after it was announced he died from a suspected heart attack aged 65 leaving behind his devastated wife.

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26.04.2021 / 12:44

Bay City Rollers singer sad he'd didn't resolve issues with Les McKeown before his death

The Daily Record.Nobby was the original frontman for the band and left just before they found chart success in the early 1970s.He was replaced by Les.Back in 2007, six members of the group filed a lawsuit against Arista Records claiming that they were entitled to unpaid royalties.Nobby later issued a complaint in the courts, after being excluded from the original case.Recalling their earlier disagreements, Nobby said that he wished they could have resolved their differences and made a joint claim.“There was so much in fighting and arguing and nobody could come to an agreement.

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26.04.2021 / 05:33

Bay City Rollers Les McKeown's wife tells of moment star confessed gay affairs

Les McKeown has revealed for the first time the ups and downs of their turbulent marriage following the death of the singer from a suspected heart attack.

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24.04.2021 / 23:23

Bay City Rollers' Les McKeown was 'on top form and excited' in text days before death

Bay City Rollers frontman Les McKeown was on "top form" and "excited" in a final text to the band's tour manager, just days before his sudden passing.

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24.04.2021 / 05:23

Paolo Nutini sings with Bay City Rollers' Les McKeown at charity gig in amazing clip

Bay City Roller legend Les McKeown at a party for charity.The incredible moment the two legendary Scots stepped on stage took place at a special event for the Sunday Mail Great Scot awards in October 2015.And the Bay City Rollers, who had just reformed took to the stage in October for the first time in nearly 40 years to help hail the country's unsung heroes at the 25th anniversary awards bash.A longer haired Paolo Nutini, who was also playing a special set on the night, couldn't resist jumping up on stage with the tartan clad legends of Les McKeown, Alan Longmuir and Stuart Woody Wood to sing along with them.At that point in the night the cameras had stopped rolling but Record reporter Bev Lyons managed to capture the golden moment in an

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24.04.2021 / 05:23

Scots granny who is oldest Bay City Rollers fan devastated by Les McKeown's death

Bay City Rollers fan says she was devastated by Les McKeown's death but hopes their music will 'Shang-a-lang' on.Great-granny Phyllis Hutton, 95, has been a fan of the band for more than 40 years and was known to many as Gran-a-Lang after running a fan club and following the singing sensations all over the country.During their golden years the Rollers played to a sea of tartan scarves - and Phyllis and her two sons were amongst them.The pensioner, from Dundee, was left devastated to hear her idol Les McKeown had sadly passed away at the age of 65 on Tuesday.She said: "I'm shocked, I can't believe he has died, he was so young."Their music was great and I wish I could hear more like it nowadays." The Rollers were teenage icons in their heyday

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23.04.2021 / 22:43

Bay City Rollers' fans share their devotion to Scottish boyband after Les McKeown dies

Before One Direction, Take That and Bros came the original boy band.

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23.04.2021 / 19:23

Bay City Rollers' late Les Mckeown's rape trauma and addiction issues during fame

Bay City Rollers star Les Mckeown was a 70s pop icon and was idolised by many in the band's heyday.

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23.04.2021 / 14:19

Les McKeown: life and career of Bay City Rollers frontman - and best songs and other band members remembered

The Edinburgh based band achieved massive success and were described as ‘the biggest band since The Beatles’Les McKeown, the frontman and singer for the The Bay City Rollers, has passed away at age 65, a statement from his family has confirmed. The Bay City Rollers were a Scottish band that became musical sensations across the UK and the US, selling more than 120 million records.

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23.04.2021 / 13:55

Les McKeown's estranged Bay City Rollers pal Nobby Clark regrets not patching up feud

Les McKeown's estranged Bay City Rollers pal Nobby Clark regretted not mending their feud.

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