Interview with Eric Faulkner - Bay City Rollers

Diane E. Redpath from Borders Music News & Reviews interview with Eric Faulkner at Midfest's Grown in Scotland on Saturday 6th September 2014

[@vickananda]

I wish I could meet Eric Faulkner. He was the dream of my teenage life, and now we are all old! I was an abused kid and my inner life was the best thing I had going for me! Thanks for being you, ERIC!

[@The000clash000]

❤

[@ianbrown9743]

Take care

[@rosemarymurray8256]

I'm sorry to hear that , no one or animal should have to be treated with dis respect, I hope you are happy and safe now !🥰

[@stuzo666]

Contact him, hes a decent guy and I'm sure he would have a chat n coffee

[@anniebarter2630]

Met him, he now lives very near me, came into where i work often..hes such a really nice down to earth guy! Didn't realise it was him to start with, and he never made himself out to be someone famous just was one of our town, but one day he smiled, those eyes twinkled and it was a light bulb moment, (I'm from the rollers era, 😂), so I googled him!..but respected him enough to leave him in peace!..just a really nice guy x

[@elainekent7026]

Omg I was so in love with the gorgeous Eric Faulkner, you couldn't see my wallpaper for pics of him. I'm a rock fan now and have been for years but the BCR are my guilty pleasure lol

[@elainekent7026]

@@peterkent1582 Likewise Mr K

[@denisebrashears1552]

I know what you mean. They were big part of my youth and now, I dig bands like Tesla Guns & Roses Motley Crue..... The Bay City Rollers will always definitely be in my heart.

[@NYLADY13601]

Hearing the recent sad news of Ian's passing a few days ago on September 2, 2020, had me reminiscing about my first loves, The Bay City Rollers. Eric was my first real crush/love and always will be even now that I'm 58. That beautiful dark hair and those dreamy blue eyes stole my heart decades ago while listening to "Money Honey!" My original records I still have and can once again play them since record players are making a comeback. The BCR CDs I was able to acquire over the years sound great but there's nothing like being able to go back to when you were years younger when when life was fun and care-free and playing your records on your own turn table in your old bedroom, singing along with your friends who were also crazy about The Bay City Rollers and we each claimed a Roller as our own. Eric was mine and still is! 💖💖💖💖

[@dawnspires1042]

Right on was mine too

[@loonylinda]

which one was ian?

[@carolinebrennan3864]

Les was mine💜

[@manupeter4928]

@@loonylinda Ian replaced Alan Longmuir and was himself replaced by Pat McGlynn. Ian went back to his former group "Rosetta Stone."

[@judis6224]

Money honey originals his first band witness,he sang at the top story club he wrote at 12😊

[@johnpatterson4272]

This is a fantastic interview. A lovely man that is Eric Faulkner. So glad it happened in Scotland. The cradle of modern civilization. The Bay City Rollers deserve a spot in the RnR Hall of Fame. They were simply a worldwide phenomenon in the 70s. A legacy to last 100 years.

[@judis6224]

Who are you exactly?

[@johnpatterson4272]

@@judis6224 Another fellow human and music lover.

[@judis6224]

@@johnpatterson4272 where do you come from?

[@berdineshannon419]

Eric is my favorite. love him to pieces. I've seen this interview many times. I love to hear him talk and look at this gorgeous man.

[@luciahenderson3235]

I have always loved Eric and those eyes if he's just makes you melt and no matter what song he is singing it's like your the one that he is singing to

[@chapintweed]

‘you’re’

[@kazd2561]

Exactly Lucia👍,another reason I fell for him,Eric had that extra Talent for that👍😁💖

[@mandybirch159]

Eric is still gorgeous. Always has been and always will be. I’ll love him forever. Gorgeous eyes, sexy smile and beautiful in every way xxxxx

[@mandymaddison3142]

Met him at the weekend..lovely guy xxx

[@tonycarpenter9043]

He’s my very closest mate ......we talk regular .....he’s a great guy really down to earth .....we toured in Germany a couple of times Love the guy

[@marthataylor3413]

Please send Eric my Love

[@rosemarymurray8256]

Your lucky ! Please tell eric we American fans still love him ,💕💕💕💕💕💕💕

[@judis6224]

Tonycarpenter,tell Eric to get rid of his handler,she not helpful,this she runs his life,would love to have her shoes under his bed,self confessed to not being qualified.

[@rachelled6763]

That is so wonderful to hear. 🙏🙏

[@judis6224]

Tonycarpenter,what do you think of his handler?,no respect.

[@jeannefiddler5979]

It's his eyes and smile that I first fell into love with him as a BCR and he still has the same eyes and smile.

[@jakobmuire2355]

Eric was probably the most good looking of the Rollers me thinks.

[@pamelathompson3426]

for me it was Allen

[@cheryldonwbs6761]

Eric was the most attractive of the group but woody is now the most attractive member of the group.

[@Aurora8783]

Jakob Muire and still is the best looking

[@loriyerdon3140]

For me,,it was Les.

[@paulie1vivaaxl]

The pervert caught with kiddie porn images on his computer?

[@juleerowley9706]

I was sooo in love in 75 with Eric and hes still quite a dish ❤👄🔥

[@tonycarpenter9043]

My bestie Eric ......been freinds for ages and toured together ......a very lovely and sincere guy .....genuine ...no big headed ness ....

[@donnar9864]

Hi Tony... how is Eric doing, is he ok and still playing ..how did he take the passing of Ian and Les? I wish nothing but the best for him...

[@denisebrashears1552]

This was before he got sick yes?

[@maggiemae7539]

He is not real. This dude is playing a role

[@janeslater8004]

​@@maggiemae7539who is not real. The OP or eric faulkner.😅

[@trishataylor3339]

He's such a good guy! That's why the fans have such undying loyalty. Eric is a real person, not a prancing show pony.

[@sandrainthetardis8843]

wish i could turn back time best days of my life xxxxxxxxxxx

[@taylorcassidy5181]

I agree 100%.

[@teresabrady3402]

They just don't make them like that any more, Great band 1970 the best .

[@janicejordan3295]

Eric was my favorite and still is Woody is my other favorite for ever in my heart ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@737runway6]

A beautiful soul down to earth... it would be lovely to sit and chat with this man... a great talent and still looks fantastic... 🤗🤗

[@dulce1967]

Rediscovering The Bay City Rollers. Eric was my favorite. Still love him. So handsome! Thanks for the interview. Still don't really understand what he's saying LOL but love hearing him speak and sing!

[@andycountryboy9407]

😄. Me too.

[@johanna5688]

I turned the subs on, but it was all gobbledygook. It couldn't understand Eric either😂😂

[@suegordon8185]

Eric stole my heart years ago those eyes that smile had me going now am 59 and still think hes hot.

[@ericaleslie257]

Sue Gordon..Well, I am 60 years young and I do agree with you 1001% here indeed!!...😁🥰

[@bouncersue]

I still love eric from the first i saw him, my long term love xxx

[@vintagevinylvets1187]

Eric is still a neat guy and he really was the talent of the group. Even now he has a lot of charm.

[@rosemariegray4007]

And So musically talened!! Woody is Too! And Derek- was a Master on those drums!!! 😘😊

[@fletch61]

I had such a crush on him back in the day !!!

[@joannegreenwood4168]

This is a good interview (although now a few years old). Diane E. Redpath has the right approach with Eric: warm, interested, but not too gushy. She gets this private person to open up a little about what he feels about his life and his music. He handles his fame and the adoration of his fans with his usual relaxed style and wry humour. Eric's evolving story is told through his music and the words to that music. I do not know of many rock stars who have such an enduring, interested following on the internet, as Eric. So, interviews such as this give us a rare glimpse into the man and his music that we all love. More please Eric!

[@baycityrollersfanmemoirs1586]

He looks fantastic!! Still has that great smile.

[@caroldanzer3621]

His eyes ♥️

[@mozartsmate6358]

Yeah.... all 3 of 'em.

[@jennadanes2555]

Love the way Scots talk!

[@roselynwest2604]

Diane Henderson is an excellent interviewer and Eric Faulkner is engaging. Great interview session. Thanks for sharing!

[@anitaatkinson7493]

My teenage crush, loved his beautiful eyes,still do 💙😍

[@user-yh2qi4hj4q]

In '79, after my friends and I saw the guys perform at Magic Mountain amusement park in CA, we went to the hotel where the guys were staying, and I was able to give Eric a big hug after he got out of his limo. His skin was so soft 🥰 So glad his health is better 🥰

[@scneese64]

So nice to see Diane and Eric together....lovely interview! It's so nice to be in Eric's army!!!!! He's got a wicked sense of humor that is so endearing! Thank you for posting this!

[@elainekline2168]

I have watched the old Bay City Rollers video and brought back wonderful memories. Eric was the best looking, those eyes

[@jandlesmith]

This man is amazing even all these years later. You are my favorite BCR. Your eyes wow, got me every time. Keep on rocking. Love from Canada.❤

[@Jennifer_J_D]

Would love to see a Rollers movie made, well written and done right.. huge hit..

[@stevechristie2569]

Great idea Jennifer! Should you & I do it? I have time.

[@carolmorgan1291]

Could be quite dark with pervert manager and what he got them involved with... And took most of their money

[@stevechristie2569]

Bohemian Rhaosody could have been more music or hedonism and they went with the former. Great idea by Jennifer isn't it?

[@maryshannon3814]

watch this space jennifer they might do one now

[@stevechristie2569]

@@maryshannon3814 Mary are you interested in writing it?

[@bernadettewall7]

Loved Eric, he was my favourite x

[@jackieoliver1436]

Eric was always my favourite and les

[@luciazulumovich3472]

Lovely, lovely, man- adoration for over 40 odd years xxxxx

[@karenjames6485]

I think Eric was the most talented one in the band quite shy lovely smile 🤗

[@deb5710]

My first rock concert was to see Eric Faulkner and BCR play in the USA in the summer of 1977, and what a thrill that was for me as a teenager. Eric is truly a multi faceted and talented musician, singer songwriter. I am pleased to see that he has posted several really great acoustic sets to KZbin as well. Eric if you are reviewing any of these posts would you please open your posts for comments? Interaction with the long time fans is a great motivator. People are truly interested in your music and what it is that you have to say musically. God Bless you Eric, and keep on creating, you are a great talent.

[@judis6224]

You would have to get past his handler,not worth mentioning,she feels she has to know where he is,what he's doing,who he's doing it with.

[@candiwimperis802]

BCR's were my first concert in 1977, I was in 6th grade and loved Derek Wow just kids and my friends dad dropped us off in downtown Chicago ,Illinois USA That never would be done today That summer my 11 year old brother died I got thru it with the Rollers I am forever grateful Even as I listen to their music I'm reminded of the times the music would take me far ,far away. Took me away from my sexually abusive dad and a beautiful mom who didn't know how to handle her baby's death so she drank I feel as tho I owe so much to them yet they will never know I think a movie about them would be fantastic! Thanks for listening

[@bettyjames4155]

Eric has always seemed so genuine. Perhaps that's why he's my favorite. I'm American and I understand every word.

[@budgieburger6906]

This Is A Pleasure ...And A Treasure ... Thank You .

[@rosem4584]

what a guy I still love Eric to this day he will always be a part of my life,

[@RosePetal17]

Despite the dark side of it...they really accomplished SO much!!! It is simply heartbreaking that they were young and naive and were taken advantage of :(

[@jeanseewald4512]

I agree, it is so sad to hear all the stories of how their manager and record label took advantage of them.

[@doreenjackson8988]

@@jeanseewald4512 utterly disgusting. low lives springs to mind.

[@vickananda]

Oh that really stinks that they were taken advantage of ! talented kids they were.

[@Elizabeth-rq1vi]

I was honoured to interview Eric & Les back in the “It’s A Game” days/tour & it was rather quite interesting. Eric was quiet but took it seriously & Les didn’t (he’s charismatic!). I’ve seen Les in concert in the 90s so I’d definitely want to see Eric play, he’d have to come to the Canadian Calgary (in case he thinks I’m talking about the Scottish one😁). Fond memories from that day & evening (my friends & I so how got rooms directly below theirs in the hotel! I went out on the balcony after the interview & looked up & there was Les!). Definitely want to see the adult version of Eric, he came across as the intellectual of the group.

[@stevechristie2569]

Is there a Scottish Calgary? I'm Scottish.

[@Elizabeth-rq1vi]

@@stevechristie2569 yes, the one in Alberta was named after the Scottish one. “Calgary is a hamlet on the northwest coast of the Isle of Mull, in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, United Kingdom. The hamlet is within the parish of Kilninian and Kilmore. It was the origin of the name of Fort Calgary in Canada, which became the city of Calgary, Alberta.” From Wikipedia. I just looked on a map....it’s out in the edge of nowhere on Mull Island NW of Glasgow. Basically a “blink and you’ll miss it” place.

[@loribrady6511]

Great interview Diane & Eric. Yes, the Americans did and still do love the accent. :-)

[@Taiyou536]

Not only Americans :)

[@luklukproductions]

What a lovely interview. Remember the BCR with great affection, as being part of my youth. The songs remind me of different carefree times, girlfriends, motorbikes, and music. Fantastic times. Sad to hear of the death of Les McKeown a few weeks ago.

[@irissmusic801]

I named my sons middle name Eric 23 yrs ago after you Eric Faulkner one of my favorite BCR's Love you and your music forever

[@nikoletttorjay5756]

That`s so sweet!

[@neseunit]

I owned a shetland sheepdog, born 1977. Named her Erikka, after Eric. My fave.

[@ericaleslie257]

​@@neseunit ...Well, I have heard of people being named AFTER celebrities and music stars... But... This is the VERY FIRST TIME that I have EVER HEARD of an actual pet dog being named after a music star!!... Least of all... A Bay City Roller!!... Our Eric Faulkner!! Well, I hear that there is... A FIRST TIME FOR EVERYTHING!!...😁🥰

[@neseunit]

@@ericaleslie257 Actually most of my pets were named after musicians. Cats: Robin after Zander, Cooper after Alice, Alex after Chilton...

[@helenfox2788]

I could listen to Eric talk for hours....a gorgeous voice and tremendously talented beautiful man.

[@lorigibbs2379]

if I could turn back time! LOVE him

[@linndaj65]

Thank you so much for posting this! It is so good to see and hear a very recent Eric. I will always adore him.

[@ulooseit]

Well this was a nice surprise! He will always be my favorite Roller. Can't help smiling!

[@redwumman]

certainly aged the best of them all, didne?

[@johndunn4182]

His my favourite Roller.

[@johnsingleton5054]

Thank you Eric and rest of the bay city rollers some of the best times of my life going to your concerts absolutely amazing. You'll always be in our hearts.

[@nancywilliams5823]

Still so handsome

[@user-qz2jb3eb8w]

素敵なおじさまになられていてびっくり💛💛

[@lorrainemee9801]

Eric, you’ll never be old , x

[@1247rimini]

I was one of the screamers at Brisbane airport in Australia but a quiet one during the concert because I wanted to hear the music and watch Eric play guitar. At 12 years of age he had it, I just didn’t want what ‘it’ was 😂. Loved the mandolin. I travelled to Scotland in 2019 but sadly couldn’t find Eric but met many people who were also fans. Wish there was a place to visit for BCR like the Beatles Story in Liverpool. Great memories.

[@judis6224]

Wendy fry there is nothing on the bars or just Eric, and selling Sony,which is a surprise, don't care.

[@sylviaconlon5428]

Eric was my favorite he was a hunk so gud looking and to me u still are and u will always be my boy frm Bay City Rollers long live the Rollers so sad abt Alan we won't forget u,,,,,, hes coming go Ireland 🇮🇪 ☘️ I def will be there I will wear my tartan

[@heatherholyland157]

Lovely kind eyes and those dimples ! 😊💙

[@melaniesimpkins765]

My first concert and my first musical crush!

[@teejayhaych149]

He really comes across as a sensitive soul with such an endearing sense of humour. He is still a good looking guy. I guess if you've got it, it never goes away. Talented and good looking💜

[@patriciamejia6769]

Eric Faulkner is still one of my favorite guitarists, he was so underappreciated. Bay City Rollers were my first concert, 1976? God, I am old...lol 😂. Still know all of the Rollers songs. Love you Eric!!

[@heiditate6989]

I'm probably older than you lol. I was 12 and 13 when they became popular in the US. I was brought up in a very strict home and wasn't allowed to go to concerts. I would have loved to see them. Woody and Eric have always been my favorites. I would go see them if they ever came somewhere near me. That will always be my dream.

[@peterjackson1677]

I had the pleasure of working with Eric on a Granada TV show called Elvis Has Left The Building. He was a genuinely decent guy. Had a few beers with him after recording the show.

[@judis6224]

Would like to see that Grenada thing

[@lorriecrossfield6504]

Eric is such a nice guy. Genuine. Funny. Great storyteller. Very talented.

[@debbiemclarnon2960]

Eric, you crack me up - great sense of humour! Sooo talented! Loved La Belle Jeane - you were fab! Always have been & always will be my favourite Bay City Roller! Love from Glasgow X

[@rosemarymurray8256]

Hello eric , just want you to know that we fans still love you ! If you ever read this I hope one day to get a message from you !lots of love from arizona usa ,🥰🥰🥰

[@judis6224]

Good luck eric reading any messages,his handler forbids it,if he knew he would fire her,she's not qualified any way,she has said it herself.

[@S735334]

@@judis6224 What if I showed Eric that message ??.. He could read it then... 😅

[@christineklinger9847]

Eri has such beautiful eyes the man is gifted & talented know it ya all? In fact Eric can come sing love songs for me in my living room. Sighhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh! Cheers:Luvey`950

[@kimmylyons24]

A brilliant musician, song writer and all round great guy.

[@marciaknight6482]

Such a lovely talented man ,n love that sense of humor.

[@niknok59]

Met him years ago at a fan event in Edinburgh and Alan and his lovely wife were there too. They were all so friendly. Travelled to Scotland especially to see them.

[@TomDavisVideo]

Great interview .... Eric rules

[@kazd2561]

O M G just come across this! and and Eric was my favourite out of the BCR,and my God he still looks nice,and his accent which is quite deep is lovely,even when he was with the band his voice also caught my attention!😏👍and his eyes had the Lovely slant look ,and his smile even better!😁Eric you still have lovely Hair😘 I Dressed like them too!💖From Scotland, but lived in England at that time.

[@shortnotekerrie]

You still look great Eric! I had the biggest crush on you when I was a youngster. Haha I still love BCR's music. I remember the mandolin too! Brilliant! ❤

[@jenniferpeters124]

Eric was always my favorite Bay City Roller.It's nice to see he's turned into a very handsome older man.I would like to see a more up to date information about him and wish he would make an album of new material as a solo artist.

[@mandymaddison3142]

He is still active, songs and writes all his own songs, look him up xxx

[@Ukeepthelies8471]

BCR paved the way for other Scots bands. Simple Minds, Hip Sway, and so many others. I was a little girl in Elementary School, I the U.S.A. when BCR were popular. Many of us with Scots Ancestry felt a connection to the members of the band

[@aaronscott1564]

Thank you so very much for this post.It has made me very happy.Love Sherry.

[@Petsforever1]

I think it's great to see Eric and the other members of the BCR,s on other clips, We all get older and it's so good to see that our ideals are still playing. Thank you for sharing ♥♥♥ Oh yes.. I still have all there alberns :)

[@ericaleslie257]

Danny Green...*Albums!!...

[@janwright1545]

always luved the BCRs, and stil play their music xx💕💕💕😘

[@katearnold6296]

Eric's wonderful to watch and listen to. Please don't retire Eric!

[@debsclark3432]

Always my favourite Roller x

[@patleiper1261]

Eric is the best looking one and he still is love eric 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿💙🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿💙🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@stefanbeltlaut]

Eric was my favorite Roller. Those wonderful big blue eyes! 😃

[@rebeccalong5808]

Omg still love you Eric to the moon and back love love love wish I could go back in time and pull you off stage wow you still looking Good I wrote you many fan letters after. All these years I still feel young and in Love with my favorite BCR

[@allisonbergeron1929]

This is great!!! It looks pretty recent!

[@sherrycullipher7985]

Love Eric

[@betsyross3963]

Always had the greatest hair!

[@gerittraabe9647]

Eric please come to Germany🙏❤I love you for ever💋❤Please come to Berlin and make a Concert for all your Fans🙏😍

[@emilyrader9673]

I wish he'd come to the States!

[@marybadger6171]

He was awesome, I was only like 10 when I first heard them...I still think they are so awesome 👍🏼❤️🎶❤️❤️

[@zadejones5149]

love this man ❤️

[@lindaberg1695]

Such a good looking man always thought he resembled Paul McCartney when he was young. Still handsome, what gorgeous eyes!

[@ailianapushkar5338]

Such a wonderful man.

[@grannyplum7541]

My favourite Roller god I loved that young man x

[@retro000]

All of the Rollers were lovelysouls, charismatic,happy, and sadly naive to how Tam used and abused them. They deserved so much more, in terms of enjoying larer years and the money hard earned they deserved. Lived the Bay City Rollers,their music will always make me smile❤❤❤Les was my crush and Alan

[@GalacticCowboy]

Brilliant upload, thank you!

[@annacooper6435]

Beautiful 💕💕💕

[@pamelachurch527]

Yes love your accent ❤️. Plus we have Scottish in our ancestry to that's another reason we love you .

[@ailianapushkar5338]

Eric was and still is the best.

[@jacquelinec.6785]

Great interview Diane ☑️🎙️😊 Eric my dear • You wear it well! Like your sense of humor still • Take care and I wish only great things 💌

[@ericaleslie257]

Jacqueline C...Regarding your **white envelope with the red heart of the back of it** emoji... 💌**THIS IS MY ROCK N ROLL LOVE LETTER TO YOU!!**💌

[@jacquelinec.6785]

@@ericaleslie257 That's awesome of you to say and I appreciate the 'love letter' 😊 • gonna sign it • gonna seal it • gonna mail it away 😁 gonna mail it today!

[@jacquelinec.6785]

Thank You ever so! Please take care of yourself​@@ericaleslie257

[@livenletlive7537]

Thanks for sharing. He's still my fav. When will Eric come back to the USA to do a tour?

[@michelemccullough4341]

Eric come back to America we love you

[@janjohnsonamarillas3386]

still is very good looking !

[@thea45]

Er hat auch heute noch das verschmitzte lächeln🥰