Troubled life of Bay City Rollers heartthrob Les McKeown, 65, who battled drink and drug addictions and had secret flings with men and women during decades-long marriage to 'incredible' wife The family of Bay City Rollers singer Les McKeown have announced that he passed away at his home aged 65 Scottish vocalist who was born in Edinburgh fronted the iconic pop rock band during their 1970s heyday Friends and fans paid tribute to the iconic frontman who helped secure band worldwide success But after leaving the ban McKeown admitted that he was secretly gay and had affairs with at least 12 men His wife Peko, who he met in 1978, stood by him despite drink and drugs turning him into a 'complete b***ard'