Bay City Rollers’ Les McKeown dies

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

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

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.

Bay City Roller fans were devastated yesterday at the news of Les McKeown 's death. His biggest fan though, was his wife Peko Keiko, who had been 'a rock' to her late husband over the years.The band's frontman died suddenly at home aged 65, surrounded by his family.Peko is said to be "heartbroken", his former manager John McLaughlin revealed and fans are beyond devastated.

Les McKeown, former lead vocalist for the iconic Scottish pop group Bay City Rollers, has died. He was 65.

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Les McKeown, who was best known as the lead singer Bay City Rollers, died on Tuesday (April 20) at the age of 65.

Les McKeown was the lead singer for the Scottish band the Bay City Rollers, who had hits in the 1970s including “Saturday Night” and “Money Honey.”This is a breaking news story.

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.