Bay City Rollers
The Bay City Rollers are a Scottish pop rock band originating from Edinburgh, Scotland, known for their massive popularity as teen idols in the 1970s. Often referred to as the "tartan teen sensations from Edinburgh," they were considered one of the biggest pop groups since The Beatles, selling an estimated 120 to 300 million records worldwide. The band was initially formed in 1964 by Alan Longmuir, his brother Derek Longmuir, and cousin Neil Porteous. They went through several name changes, including The Ambassadors and The Saxons, before settling on Bay City Rollers after a dart thrown at a map landed near Bay City, Michigan.
Their breakthrough came in the early 1970s with a cover of The Gentry's "Keep on Dancing," which reached number 9 on the UK charts. The classic lineup during their peak included Eric Faulkner, Stuart Wood, Les McKeown, Alan Longmuir, and Derek Longmuir. Their debut album "Rollin'" (1974) topped the UK Albums Chart, and their subsequent albums, including "Once Upon a Star" (1975), continued their success. Hits like "Bye, Bye, Baby" and "Saturday Night" cemented their status as pop icons.
Despite their success, the band faced financial difficulties and management issues, including allegations against their manager, Tam Paton. The Bay City Rollers experienced several lineup changes and periods of inactivity but have reunited multiple times, with the current lineup featuring Stuart "Woody" Wood, Ian Thomson, Mikey Smith, John McLaughlin, and Jamie McGrory. Their legacy as one of the best-selling musical acts of all time remains, with a significant impact on pop culture during their heyday.
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