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Robyn Morris THE Bay City Rollers have had several members over the years. But what are the original line-up doing now? Read on to find out. 6 Where are the Bay City Rollers' members now? Stuart John Wood The 61-year-old is the band's bass guitarist. He was just 16 when he joined the band in the 1970s. 6 Alan Longmuir He sadly passed away on 2 July 2018 aged 70. He had flown home from Mexico around two weeks before his death suffering ill health before his condition deteriorated. Liam Rudden, director stage show of 'I Ran With The Gang: The Story of Alan Longmuir', said: “Having worked clos...

BREAKING: Bay City Rollers singer Les McKeown dies suddenly aged 65 Katie Feehan For Mailonline © Provided by Daily Mail MailOnline logo Bay City Rollers singer Les McKeown has died at the age of 65, his family have announced.  The Scottish vocalist, who fronted the iconic pop rock band during their 1970s heyday and helped them secure worldwide success with songs including Bye Bye Baby and Shang-a-Lang, died suddenly at home.  Today the singer's family expressed their 'profound sadness' as they announced his passing on the band's Facebook page. A statement read: 'It i...

Les McKeown dies: Bay City Rollers legend passes away suddenly aged 65 Les McKeown's family have announced that the Bay City Rollers star died at home on Tuesday Updated Bay City Roller Les McKeown dead Get the latest news from across Ireland straight to your inbox every single dayInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Sign up! When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Your information will be used in accordance with ourPrivacy Notice. Thank you for subscribingWe have more newslettersShow meSee ourprivacy notice Bay City Roll...

The Edinburgh teenagers exploded into the US market with their 1974 hit Saturday Night, snagging the top spot on the American Billboard chart. Their overseas success even earned them comparisons with The Beatles a decade before. McKeown left the Rollers in 1978, although in recent years, he took part in a nostalgia tour with ex-bandmates. His distinct vocals in Bye Bye Baby and other hits are still recognised by youngsters to this day. Bay City Rollers in Melbourne in 1976: Back (from left) Pat McGlyn, Eric Faulkner and Les McKeown. Front (from left): Woody Wood and Derek Mongmuir. The...

Les McKeown Dies: Bay City Rollers Frontman Was 65 Deadline 2 hrs ago Les McKeown, who sang lead for Scottish ’70s hitmakers Bay City Rollers during its heyday, died Tuesday at home, his family announced. He was 65. No cause of death was revealed. “It is with profound sadness that we announce the death of our beloved husband and father Leslie Richard McKeown, his family posted on the singer’s Twitter account. “We are currently making arrangements for his funeral and ask privacy after the shock of our profound loss.” More from Deadline Considered a progenitor of the modern boy band...