The former lead singer of the 1970s Scottish pop sensation Bay City Rollers, Les McKeown (pictured), has died suddenly at the age of 65.
A statement from his family posted on social media said: “It is with profound sadness that we announce the death of our beloved husband and father Leslie Richard McKeown.”
The Scottish singer died at home.
Formed in the 1960s, the Bay City Rollers enjoyed huge success in Britain and abroad with their tartan outfits and tunes like ‘Bye Bye Baby’, ‘Shang-a-Lang’ and ‘Give a Little Love’. They enjoyed a fanatical following with fans and sold more than 100 million records.
