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Apr 24, 2021
LONDON (AP) Les McKeown, the former lead singer of the 1970s Scottish pop sensation Bay City Rollers, has died suddenly at the age of 65, his family said Thursday.
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 on Tuesday, it added.
Formed at the end of the 1960s, the Bay City Rollers enjoyed huge success in Britain and abroad with their tartan outfits and pop tunes like “Bye Bye Baby,” “Shang-a-Lang” and “Give a Little Love.”
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Troubled life of Bay City Rollers heartthrob Les McKeown, 65, who battled drink and drug addictions and had secret flings with men and women during decades-long marriage to incredible wife
The family of Bay City Rollers singer Les McKeown have announced that he passed away at his home aged 65
Scottish vocalist who was born in Edinburgh fronted the iconic pop rock band during their 1970s heyday
Friends and fans paid tribute to the iconic frontman who helped secure band worldwide success
But after leaving the ban McKeown admitted that he was secretly gay and had affairs with at least 12 men
His wife Peko, who he met in 1978, stood by him despite drink and drugs turning him into a complete b ard