Legendary pop singer dead at 65
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...
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