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Bay City Rollers Star Neil Henderson Dies at 73
25 Sep
Summary
- Neil Henderson, former guitarist for the Bay City Rollers, has died.
- He was part of the band from 1970-1972, recording their first hit.
- Henderson also played with the successful Scottish band Middle of the Road.
Former Bay City Rollers guitarist Neil Henderson has died at the age of 73. Henderson was a member of the pop rock band from 1970 to 1972. He played on their initial charting single, 'Keep on Dancing,' before departing prior to the band achieving global fame during "Rollermania."
Following his departure, Henderson joined Middle of the Road, another well-known Scottish group. This band had previously achieved a number one hit with "Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep." Henderson's daughters shared that he left the Bay City Rollers due to disagreements over the band's musical direction.
His former bandmates from Middle of the Road issued a statement remembering him as their "original lead guitarist, songwriter and friend." They expressed condolences to his daughters, Heather and Shona, and all his family and friends. His memory, they stated, will endure through his music and among those who shared a stage with him.
