Les McKeown, former lead singer of the Bay City Rollers, dead at 65

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

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

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.

Les McKeown, vocalist of the Bay City Rollers, has died. He was 65.In a statement, his family said: “It is with profound sadness that we announce the death of our beloved husband and father Leslie Richard McKeown.

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.

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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.