I feel the same way. Les was my first love and they were all such a part of my teen years. Now my little granddaughters love to dance to some of their songs. It felt so good to talk about them again and share the memories then I got word of Les passing away and I feel like a part of me died too. This is the first I’ve been able to post and yet I’m still getting choked up. I was sad to hear that Allen had passed and I found out about Ian, I just feel crushed. 😥❤️❤️❤️
@@lisaahlers3491 Hello Lisa Marie. It is so very nice to read your reply. They were the first band that I started to like. I STILL have every 16 magazine with the BCR and albums. I still have the tartan outfit I made and wore to my first of 2 concerts. I was 14. They made us feel like we were part of them in some way. I understand your grieving and it is real. I, too, wept when Alan was the first to pass. Especially under those conditions. Give yourself time to grieve. Then be thankful we were part of their memory too. Just like the song, Don't Let The Music Die, celebrate them, their music, and the smiles they gave us. And you're already doing that with your wonderful granddaughters now. How special is that! That in itself shows that the Bay City Rollers' music WILL live on. 4-ever In our hearts and memory...Alan, Ian, and Les.
@@harrietpearson816 yes so sad, so young too. I saw Ian once in the early 80s when I was waiting for a bus, he was outside Putney railway station....never forgotten it xxx
In this horrible year, thank goodness for their music to bring us back to a time when life was normal. No face mask needed 😷😷just good songs to sing 🎶🎶💿♩🎵🎤🎼
The Rollers may have been the template for 'Boy Bands' in the 80s, 90s and 00s. In reality the Rollers knew their instruments, played and sang live...always, and composed most of their own songs. A thing I enjoyed in the 70s that made pop music real and tangible. They were seriously ripped-off by their handlers. The drink and depression were a symptom of how they were all mistreated since Rollermania. May they all find peace.
Great music of their day, but so badly mis-handled by the record company/manager who probably took advantage of their naivety and young ages, when the fame hit the big time. The money poured in so where did it go ??? it seems not to any of the band! Disgustingly treated in my opinion. RIP Les, Alan and Ian and thank you for being a part of my early teens :)
Eric is definitely my favorite but I believe now he stays out of the lime light... I can't find anything on him recently...but regardless I'm very sad about the three we've lost...RIP Allen, Ian and Les...
Ah, no. The Monkees were extremely big. They came along after The Beatles. Monkeemania was cool though I was born in 1968 and caught them in the 70’s and 80’s
I was an Eric Faulkner fan! They also never said much about him or Derek. What I'd like to know is what happened between Eric and Woody. They used to be writing partners and now you never see them together. Very sad.
When asked where is all that money that this group made went. I say look no further than their manager and the record company. The remaining band members need to seriously consider suing Arista for fraud. At least. Unfortunately their manager is dead. They could sue his estate.
I dislike just about everyone on TV but schofield is on another level. His dress sense for a old man. His bleached hair tips. His skinny jeens and man at C&A woolen tops make me bowk..
I was 15 back then. I Remembered Bye Bye Baby.And all Girls wear Scottish Gears… And the Sex Pistols destroyed all that wearing Frankenstein Shoes The horrible Hairstyles and the Pants… The Pants… Please… I think if u like it it’s ok… Taste is absolutely Subjective
Duncan, Leslie, Eric, Woody Wood, Derek, Alan, Ian, and Pat!
A big part of my youth died today :( R.I.P. Les McKeown
Yeah! I know. Les became a part of many a fans world thru the decades
Mine too, he was my first love xxx
I feel the same way. Les was my first love and they were all such a part of my teen years. Now my little granddaughters love to dance to some of their songs. It felt so good to talk about them again and share the memories then I got word of Les passing away and I feel like a part of me died too. This is the first I’ve been able to post and yet I’m still getting choked up. I was sad to hear that Allen had passed and I found out about Ian, I just feel crushed. 😥❤️❤️❤️
@@lisaahlers3491 Hello Lisa Marie. It is so very nice to read your reply. They were the first band that I started to like. I STILL have every 16 magazine with the BCR and albums. I still have the tartan outfit I made and wore to my first of 2 concerts. I was 14. They made us feel like we were part of them in some way. I understand your grieving and it is real. I, too, wept when Alan was the first to pass. Especially under those conditions. Give yourself time to grieve. Then be thankful we were part of their memory too. Just like the song, Don't Let The Music Die, celebrate them, their music, and the smiles they gave us. And you're already doing that with your wonderful granddaughters now. How special is that! That in itself shows that the Bay City Rollers' music WILL live on. 4-ever In our hearts and memory...Alan, Ian, and Les.
How he died? Drugs? Corona?
it was great times, I still love them!
So sad that Alan and Les have now gone. R.I.P guys xxxx
Ian too. He passed last September
@@harrietpearson816 yes so sad, so young too. I saw Ian once in the early 80s when I was waiting for a bus, he was outside Putney railway station....never forgotten it xxx
Rest In Peace. You will be missed Les. 😢😢
So so sad! 😭
Gutted
In this horrible year, thank goodness for their music to bring us back to a time when life was normal. No face mask needed 😷😷just good songs to sing 🎶🎶💿♩🎵🎤🎼
It was great times, I still love them!,...😢
R.I.P. Les💔
Eric was the lead guitarist, not Woody.
Just a legend in their own rights the fab Bay City Rollers. No competition. The whole package. Love u ❤
Les had a great voice!
The Rollers may have been the template for 'Boy Bands' in the 80s, 90s and 00s. In reality the Rollers knew their instruments, played and sang live...always, and composed most of their own songs. A thing I enjoyed in the 70s that made pop music real and tangible. They were seriously ripped-off by their handlers. The drink and depression were a symptom of how they were all mistreated since Rollermania. May they all find peace.
I saw them in Concert in summer of '76
I still listen to the bcr on utube
Still love listening to them.
RIP Les Xo
Great video, thanks for sharing.
RIP Les, never forgotten.
Alan Longmuir, Les McKeown and Ian Mitchell are gone now. :(
I was there in Edinburgh 27th.went from Barnsley. will never 4get it
Rip Leslie 😥
I wish they would. I'd love too see them.
R. I. P. Les 😢❤️💔❤️💔❤️
I wish we knew what Eric is up to.... RIP Allen Ian and Les...
he still plays..still cute!
Rip les loved always x
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Brilliant Chris! :D Takes me right back there again xxx
I saw them play magic mountain, palomino club, the roxy, century park hotel i got free tickets! Canyon club about 14 shows 14 annulments before that
that would be great if they came to states
Great music of their day, but so badly mis-handled by the record company/manager who probably took advantage of their naivety and young ages, when the fame hit the big time. The money poured in so where did it go ??? it seems not to any of the band! Disgustingly treated in my opinion. RIP Les, Alan and Ian and thank you for being a part of my early teens :)
Shared a few pints with Alan in his local in Stirling a few years ago, some stories he told!
Yeah right 🤣🤣
@@renarhea697 Yip, absolutely right, Borestone Bar, he used to drink there quite often, and it's my local.
@@StewartyMacReally?? What was he like? Was he tall?
@@StewartyMac 🤗❤️ WOW!
My Favorite was Alan
I always thought Eric was the one the gals liked. No mention here. BTW of the 3 mentioned at the start, TWO have left us.
Les was always my favourite xxx
Eric is definitely my favorite but I believe now he stays out of the lime light... I can't find anything on him recently...but regardless I'm very sad about the three we've lost...RIP Allen, Ian and Les...
@@mandymaddison3142 mine was Always Alan
@@donnar9864 Mine was Always Alan!!♥️🔥☺️
RIP Les...
I wish they would to
I loved Alan x
Me too!❤️❤️😋
I wish they would come to the States
Eric was my neighbour when they were just becoming famous and all the groupes would fill the street.
Ah, no. The Monkees were extremely big. They came along after The Beatles. Monkeemania was cool though I was born in 1968 and caught them in the 70’s and 80’s
Where did The Monkees live?
Good reporting man.
Cool.
Are they going to do any Concerts here in United States now
they cant .......some are not allowed in
R I p Les
I was an Eric Faulkner fan! They also never said much about him or Derek. What I'd like to know is what happened between Eric and Woody. They used to be writing partners and now you never see them together. Very sad.
I SEE PAUL...HI THERE :)
Shame the manger and record company stolen all their money
When asked where is all that money that this group made went. I say look no further than their manager and the record company. The remaining band members need to seriously consider suing Arista for fraud. At least. Unfortunately their manager is dead. They could sue his estate.
They did sue. They were in court for years. They got $70,000 each
Chris Haldane, I saw you
They shouldve done another line up and included Duncan!
Stewart Wood was not lead guitar it was Eric Faulkner.
Schofield in Chocolate Starfish !!!🤡
I dislike just about everyone on TV but schofield is on another level. His dress sense for a old man. His bleached hair tips. His skinny jeens and man at C&A woolen tops make me bowk..
Paton robbed and abused them
Wonder if Josh Taylor is a Bay City Roller fan
One of my favorites, but didn't hold a torch against the Beatles.
I was 15 back then. I Remembered Bye Bye Baby.And all Girls wear Scottish Gears…
And the Sex Pistols destroyed all that wearing Frankenstein Shoes The horrible Hairstyles and the Pants… The Pants… Please…
I think if u like it it’s ok… Taste is absolutely Subjective
Where is Phil now .. disgrace like Gary Glitter
Whyd they go back without Derek?
You cant compare them to the Beatles. Not even close.
Exactly the rollers were much better
@@kimcolligan7948
So funny . Haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
age whhere
Their managers needed dragging through town behind a jeep .. Grubs
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