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Original Bay City Rollers frontman Nobby Clark has vowed to recover decades’ worth of royalties – claiming it was his voice on the band’s biggest US hit. For almost a decade, Gordon “Nobby” Clark was the voice of the Edinburgh band before being replaced by Les McKeown, who died in 2021.

The wife of Bay City Roller legend Alan Longmuir has told how his death left her ‘devastated’ - and revealed he spent his final hours with his bandmate Les McKeown.

The Bay City Rollers are back with their first-ever Christmas single, a new picture book and an album planned for next year.

A cherry blossom tree will be planted in memory of Bay City Rollers singer Les Mckeown in the Meadows.

singer Les McKeown died with a "heavy heart" following years of alcohol and drug abuse.

Edinburgh band in the 70s, their most successful period. Hits included I Only Wanna Be With You, Bye Bye Baby, Shang-a-Lang and Give A Little Love.

Bay City Rollers singer’s funeral took place in London.

Gloria Henry (1923–2021), actress known for TV’s “Dennis the Menace”Black Rob (1969–2021), rapper known for “Whoa”Felix Silla (1927–2021), actor who played Cousin Itt on “The Addams Family”Lee MacMillan (1992–2021), social media influencer who shared her adventuresGerren Taylor (1990–2021), model and “Baldwin Hills” starLes McKeown (1955–2021), lead singer for the Bay City RollersShock G (1963–2021), frontman for Digital UndergroundJim Steinman (1947–2021), “Paradise by the Dashboard Light”

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

The death of Bay City Rollers frontman Les McKeown shocked the world after it was announced he died from a suspected heart attack aged 65 leaving behind his devastated wife.

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.

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, 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.

Bay City Roller singer Gordon 'Nobby' Clark says he wishes he and Les McKeown could have resolved their differences as he paid tribute to the band's frontman.Nobby and Les' other former band mates spoke of their heartbreak that fallouts over the missing Rollers millions were never resolved before his death at the age of 65 on Tuesday April 20.Les’s wife Keiko confirmed the sad news which shocked Rollers fans across the world in a statement yesterday.The cause of death at home in London was not

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

Twitter: “One of my first loves.

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.

READ MORE: Our Yorkshire Farm's Amanda Owen 'disappointed' over cancellationThe guitarist went on to praise the singer for his live performances. "He gave a great performance on stage and he was full of energy," he added.

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.

moving Facebook post on Thursday.

Les McKeown, frontman of Scottish pop-rock Bay City Rollers has died at the age of 65.

Chris Willman Music WriterLes McKeown, former lead singer for the Bay City Rollers, the group that became a global phenomenon in the 1970s, died Tuesday at age 65. His family announced the death Thursday in a social media post.“It is with profound sadness that we announce the death of our beloved husband and father Leslie Richard McKeown,” read the message posted on McKeown’s Twitter account.

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Les McKeown has passed away at the age of 65, leaving his family and friends heartbroken.The Bay City Rollers frontman died suddenly on Tuesday 20 April 2021 at his home and his children are currently making arrangements for his funeral.The news was announced on the band's Facebook page, which read: "It is with profound sadness that we announce the death of our beloved husband and father Leslie Richard McKeown. Leslie died suddenly at home on Tuesday 20 April 2021.

Scots singer who rose to fame with Rollers hits including Shang-a-lang and Bye Bye Baby shocked online followers when he came out with his latest statement.And despite The Rollers having fans worldwide, including in China, Les wrote on Facebook: “Don’t buy anything that is made in China.”He also wrote on his Twitter page: “Don’t buy anything that is “made in China”, you will be supporting a criminal that will kill us as soon as they can.