Former Bay City Rollers guitarist dies as tributes pour in Bay City Rollers guitarist Neil Henderson has died at the age of 73. The National (Scotland) · Sep 25
Bay City Rollers guitarist Neil Henderson dies aged 73 The musician’s death was announced by Scottish band Middle of the Road, who he also worked as a guitarist with. Evening Standard · Sep 25
Johnnie Walker, legendary BBC Radio presenter, dies aged 79 Walker first rose to fame among British music fans as a disc jockey on pirate station Radio Caroline in the Sixties, and later became a favourite among BBC listeners, even if he did hate the Bay City Rollers The Independent UK · Dec 31, 2024
Martin Compston and celeb pals party at Rod Stewart's Edinburgh Castle gig as they sample his new whisky Bay City Rollers Johnny Mac, Martin Compston and former Celtic manager Gordon Strachan were spotted among the famous Scots celebrating the Maggie May rocker's performance in the Scottish capital last week. Daily Record · Jul 10, 2023
Secrets of the Bay City Rollers review – one of the most disturbing accounts of abuse imaginable Nicky Campbell’s look at the 70s Scottish pop stars details the systematic sexual exploitation of the band by their manager. It’s a sensitively told tale of horrific cruelty The Guardian - UK · Jun 29, 2023
Original Edinburgh Bay City Rollers frontman vows to recover decades' worth of royalties Clark has vowed to recover decades worth of royalties having been the voice of the band for almost a decade before being replaced by the late Les McKeown who died in 2021 Edinburgh Live · Jun 29, 2023
Original Bay City Rollers frontman vows to recover decades’ worth of royalties For almost a decade, Gordon 'Nobby' Clark was the voice of the Edinburgh band before being replaced by Les McKeown, who died in 2021. Daily Record · Jun 29, 2023
'Bay City Rollers boss was as sick as Jimmy Savile,' new ITV documentary claims Bay City Rollers manager Tam Paton is compared to infamous paedophile Jimmy Savile in a new ITV documentary, with Nicky Campbell speaking to members of the band about the abuse suffered at the hands of their late manager Daily Mirror · Jun 26, 2023
Family of Edinburgh Bay City Rollers star Les McKeown say reason he 'never found peace' Heartthrob and frontman Les died a broken man in April 2021 aged 65 after battling drink and drug addiction for decades. Edinburgh Live · Jun 20, 2023
Bay City Rollers star Les McKeown 'screamed in his sleep' for decades after being abused by the band’s manager Les McKeown's family have laid bare the suffering and anguish he battled after being raped by manager Tam Paton. Daily Record · Jun 20, 2023
The world nearly got a supergroup featuring members of the Sex Pistols, Blondie and the Bay City Rollers Blondie’s drummer, the ex-Sex Pistols bassist, the Bay City Rollers’ guitarist and Paul Weller nearly made up punk’s weirdest supergroup Louder · Jun 15, 2023
Selecter's Pauline Black on her love of the Bay City Rollers, her Scottish connections and her unique take on a Glasgow fish supper Four decades on The Selecter release a new album next Friday and will play Glasgow on April 28 Daily Record · Apr 14, 2023
Surviving members of Edinburgh's Bay City Rollers in battle for 'unpaid' tour pay The row unfolded on a number of Rollers’ Facebook fan group pages with Longmuir, 71, hitting out at the company organising the band’s affairs, Bay City Rollers Ltd (BCR Ltd). Edinburgh Live · Jan 21, 2023
Daily Record · Dec 21, 2022 Ex-Bay City Rollers star Pat McGlynn appears in court accused of assaulting woman The former guitarist with the chart-topping 1970s band denies kicking, punching and spitting on Yvonne McGlynn in Midlothian.
Daily Record · Dec 21, 2022 Predator who abused boys with ex-Bay City Rollers boss caged for historical sex attacks John Wilson, 80, was sentenced to 12 years and nine months at the High Court in Glasgow today.
The Independent UK · Dec 21, 2022 Pensioner who abused teenager alongside former Bay City Rollers manager jailed John Wilson, 81, was sentenced after being convicted of sexual offences spanning 56 years.
Edinburgh Live · Oct 19, 2022 Edinburgh pervert who took part in horrific abuse of teen with ex band manager jailed The sickening attack took place at a boozy party at Paton’s home on the outskirts of Edinburgh.
Daily Record · Oct 19, 2022 Pervert who took part in horrific abuse of teen with former Bay City Rollers manager jailed The sickening attack took place at a boozy party at Paton’s home on the outskirts of Edinburgh.
Daily Record · Sep 9, 2022 Second Music at the Multiverse near Sanquhar proves a hit Glasvegas, The Bluebells and Bay City Rollers were among the performers over the weekend
The National (Scotland) · Aug 30, 2022 Music at the Multiverse festival to host big weekend of music in epic setting DJS Mallorca Lee and Malcolm X and bands including Glasvegas, The Bay City Rollers, The Red Hot Chilli Pipers and The Bluebells are among those…
Wales Online · Aug 25, 2022 Cardiff's loved and lost music venues and the big names who played them including Amy Winehouse and Elton John Cardiff with its rich history as a music city has lost quite a few venues
Daily Mirror · Jul 7, 2022 Boris Johnson's resignation speech interrupted by boombox blasting 'Bye Bye Boris' Steve Bray, known as Stop Brexit Man, held an amplifier aloft near the gates of Downing Street during the historic address, which was broadcast around the world
Edinburgh Live · Jul 6, 2022 East Lothian memories of Bay City Rollers and soup kitchens to go on display in town hall Prestonpans Town Hall celebrated its 125th anniversary next month and is currently home to the Battle of Prestonpans Museum celebrating Bonnie Prince Charlie's Jacobite victory
Edinburgh Live · May 16, 2022 Edinburgh Bay City Rollers are so popular in Japan that 70 year-olds still idolise band The Edinburgh-born group were so big throughout the Asian country, that fans were still devoted to the stars in their 70s, as a photobook has documented the country's love for the rock band