Les McKeown - Bay City Rollers Exclusive Interview - Manager / Bi-Sexual / Drug Addiction

[@Agnethatheredhairkid]

Kudos to Leslie for being so honest and open.

[@belladonna131]

Met Les twice and what a charismatic, fun guy! So enjoyed meeting him. Miss him. Sad he's not with us any longer. Met Alan too and such a gentleman. He seemed overwhelmed and delighted that so many fans wanted to see him. Sad he's not with us either.

[@denisespencer6550]

Gone but not forgotten

[@manchitas3531]

Just think... How great can a human be to keep fans an entire lifetime and the more we get to know about you, the more we relate and the more we admire and support you? Life is a fascinating thing, and I am so glad to experience it! Lets all get strong and healthy together.

[@peterblack1639]

R.I.P. Les you still had a great ride with the Rollers.

[@AnnetteMay1221]

Les' courage to speak up about past events in his life is nothing short of inspirational. As for the homophobic holier-than-thous? Don't hate, congratulate. I just saw the episode of "Rehab" on a whim and I'm really glad I watched it. Addiction is never something you can just sweep under the rug. It has to be addressed if you want to move forward for the rest of your life. Either you will or you won't. Do you want to live or die? I'd like to shake that man's hand.

[@avengingangel6319]

First are you aware of what Les went through as a teenager? Let me enlighten you in case you are clueless. He was raped by their manager. I knew before others did actually and no I won't divulge how I knew. Why am I telling you about him being raped? Because most don't realize being raped at such a young age especially when someone is a man leads to confusion regarding their sexuality. Three other famous people that came out as gay were also raped at young ages. I so far haven't seen any homophobic comments that you allude to but I haven't really read alot on here but it's stupidity that leads them.there because of their lack of knowledge. Les didn't have a whole lot of support especially directly after it happened. If you are going to bring up his widow unfortunately it was obvious she wasn't aware of his struggles and he didn't feel comfortable telling her. Despite everything he was a beautiful human being that gave a gift to the world despite his pain.

[@blu48]

​@@avengingangel6319Thank you for pointing out the trauma and sexuality confusion that often occurs when young people are sexually preyed upon.

[@avengingangel6319]

@blu48 you're welcome. The sad thing is there's not enough attention brought to it in the name of being politically correct. Most that experience childhood or teenage sexual trauma later allude to being gay when it indeed is mere confusion that nobody helped them deal with.

[@lindamoore3729]

Saturday Night was a classic 70's tune that I will always love. Rip Les. Thanks for the memories.

[@julielanders712]

My teenage crush...RIP Les ❤X

[@Celticcross688]

RIP Les McKeown Blessings X

[@evelynwhitman1525]

Rip Les Alan and Ian we still love you always remember we keep ur music alive forever

[@genericgeorge]

Great insightful interview. Les McKeown was very underrated as a singer. He could rip it out. Gave those pop songs a ballsy edge. And the age he gives when molested (the age he was when he joined the band) gives a very likely clue as to who the perpetrator was

[@pamelacharbonneau3115]

I read the story of it. Very sad and disgusting.

[@pamtufnell6751]

Don't forget people were still young at 18 in the seventies

[@stevejohnston8543]

He has named his offender. It the obvious.

[@stevejohnston8543]

Yes that’s true. Always liked his voice. He rips on Money Honey and a Yesterday’s Heroes to name a few.

[@avengingangel6319]

It was the manager that also molested another member of the Bay City Rollers. May he rot in Hell

[@katherinebooth1708]

am i the only one who wishes Les, or whomever we adore reads these comments, if so Les i have love, empathy and wish you could be my friend.

[@mods1964]

Always loved the music, it was fun.......and I feel a little sad that these boys gave me so much fun and the really missed out on so much. Very honest stuff, that shows real character. Regardless of whatever happened I (we) loved the music and I will always be grateful. Dpoet

[@missgraceuk]

So sad and shocked to hear the news today. Rest in peace dearest Les.

[@deborahcook3971]

All things considered, he was a well balanced individual. He will be remembered fondly.

[@albacan]

One of life's great characters

[@colinmitchell6872]

Rest in peace Les.

[@Kevin-1969]

Les was a handsome guy in his day.

[@angelaszeto392]

Great interview, great insight

[@elizabethwild3065]

Yeah i read redhairedkid's comments....VERY open and up front you are Les McKeowan...I loved this guy xxx

[@heartwings61]

They are not the very first boy band. The interviewer got that really wrong. But they were as big as the Beatles. I'm not saying they were like the Beatles, I'm saying their success was as huge. I was a huge fan. Seen them many times. Got very excited seeing them. What you see on KZbin now is what it was like. We fans were nuts. It was a exciting time to be a teenager. Met the boys at the airport before a show. They are very cool. Leslie a little standoffish. I see now why he was like that. They had it harder than us fans knew. Derek was a jerk to me though. Maybe for the same reasons. Too many fans touching him. That always stuck with me how mean he was. But Woody was a sweetheart. My new crush!! Thanks for the memories BCR!!

[@Jameanie2011]

heartwings61 Well said. I was a huge BCR-fan, too. Indeed, it was a great time then

[@dondamon4669]

Nowhere near the Beatles 😂they had one hit song in America the Beatles had 28

[@karendadd483]

Rest in peace Les

[@jmelchio1]

my name is Doreen and my heart goes out to you met you at Sledgehammer in Schaumberg ILL I think 1996.. You actually spoke to me was a tall burnette at the time...We have had a lot in common..Love to you always you are a nice man

[@debbiemcellin2590]

love u then, now and forever les

[@trevortrevatrevortreva1520]

Wow stumbled across this interview by chance and was unaware of how big the rollers were. Clearly this human along with fellow band members placed an indelible mark and their music will be fondly remembered around the world.

[@ChrisWiggins-p5c]

My first crush, so handsome Les, forever in my heart ❤ always loved ❤

[@barbiepatterson9374]

Handsome Les McKeown.

[@peterblack1639]

Their manager makes Elvis manager look like a choir boy......

[@deborahmcgee7970]

That’s for sure that stolen money is no good to him now. But he has to answer for it now

[@anneshields2010]

RIP Les

[@lvstarchaser]

This was very interesting. I was one of those screaming girls in the USA-LOL! Funny to see how life goes around.

[@cynthiaennis3107]

Damn...they tried to do the same sneaky thing to David Cassidy & he found out & legally got out of his contract, but they never got any royalties at all for the use of their images/sales there of! Sneaky snakes in show biz no matter what type, sadly. Glad the guys got some money back & hopefully it’s much more than their tax bills that showed up! Love the BCR! ❤️💕♥️🌹

[@avengingangel6319]

David Cassidy had the advantage of having a veteran in show business to keep him from being ripped off his mother Shirley Jones

[@pauletteb6393]

This interviewer is far too interested in Les' bi-sexuality. What did he want? All the dirty details? Enjoyed hearing about Les though.

[@normanby100]

Perhaps he wanted a leg-over afterwards.

[@avengingangel6319]

The interviewer seems a bit predatory like the piece of garbage that raped Les

[@celticmist14]

I think the drug induced sexual assault and his subsequent post traumatic stress disorder that he suffered afterwards left him confused. When mind altering drugs are used it can leave a person confused.

[@avengingangel6319]

@celticmist14 not sure what your point is exactly.

[@dondamon4669]

​@@celticmist14drugs don't make you confused sexually 😂 he was obviously always confused. You can't become gay by things that happen to you, if you put a cxxk in your mouth you are not confused just ashamed. He was a gay man fighting against it and it killed him

[@cynthiaennis3107]

CONGRATULATIONS TO LES! ♥️XO

[@timothyfarrell5240]

RIP Les, awesome singer

[@pamelacosner5298]

Write a book and I buy it.

[@janine9941]

He has written books. I bought one so far. Les passed away a couple days ago. So sad! RIP, Leslie

[@ericland512]

i hope they get whats owed them...

[@roastduck8199]

Stay liberated Les and keep moving forward.! :)

[@MrMoon-cg2yy]

How can a band manager possibly get access to his clients personal bank accounts...how? 5 guys with 5 sets of parents and families...I'd think someone would have inquired or investigated where the millions were ending up...did they not know about lawyers? The music industry is filled with very oily folk...unemployable Circus people (Carnies/GYPsies) they were called in bygone days.

[@scottrandall8269]

Have you heard of a Svengali type person ??????????

[@paulnodalo9130]

Looking closer to a deal with Sony/Arista.That's when they all will have their Fame and fortune.They have had the fame now the fortune is getting nearer.Needed to be at least £5million each after all legal expenses and other expenses is paid.

[@stopthecrazynow]

Sad to hear

[@deborahmcgee7970]

Well money is no good to there Manager now what a terrible thing to do

[@carolburke9153]

yip! zero good times in hell👹

[@cynthiaennis3107]

No...in US an adult was not until 21 back then. It hadn’t changed till later.

[@clewsgraceclews6815]

Thankyousomuchreallyenjoylisteningtothissothanksagainloveslistentoleslieandwondernowisthebaycityrollersstorycomingtobirminghamenglandasminesisterwouldlovestowatchthis

[@dondamon4669]

How didn't people know they were a gay band?😂 People never knew about Freddie Mercury and George Michael either 😂😂😂

[@elizabethwild3065]

300 million albums fek xx

[@martinconnolly1079]

I liked les

[@stuzo666]

Such a shame they brought so much to so many....

[@deborahmcgee7970]

Well money is no good to where

[@bintella4951]

Interviewer = Alan Partridge

[@Bonstergirl1]

the beach boys were way b4 them

[@irenecalligeros4639]

What's with the managers in the day nasty

[@noorboudouma776]

Rip les

[@ianmcglone8387]

Buftie

[@ybbybb7633]

Les's band should be renamed the Bi City Rollers.

[@avengingangel6319]

Are you bring ignorant thinking you're funny? Do you have any clue what he actually went through? If not shut your ignorant mouth

[@ybbybb7633]

Les sang with the GAY City Rollers

[@johnbarry1965]

not a very clever thing to say!!!!

[@bluesky-pb9di]

Les is not a homosexual but let the devil lead him to the path of perversion. It was thru drugs and alcohol. If he wasn't in the bay city roller I bet he wouldn't have lived that perversion. Well he admitted he was a bit attracted to males.😣😣😝 hope he gets saved by salvation thru Jesus Christ and totally leave that perverted lifestyle.

[@janefriel6895]

You should be ashamed of your comment. You are disgusting.

[@janefriel6895]

Who did you sing with?

[@Bananadiva1]

Wow someone sounds like a closet case... Come out mate and you'll be far less bitter and jealous 😅😅😅

[@501sqn3]

Well, well I didn't know that!, And certainly wouldn't have guessed. He always struck me as enjoying the hedonistic side of life as a 'pop star' but in particular the partying, booze and teenage girls ,he mentioned it very often but never ever said anything about being bi. I bet that'll come as a shock to some of his old fans!!

[@avengingangel6319]

Do you know what happened to him there judgemental? People deal with things in different ways but I guess you being perfect never made any mistakes right?