Bay City Rollers musician Ian Mitchell dies aged 62

The Bay City Rollers in 1976. Picture: PA

The Bay City Rollers in 1976. Picture: PA

Wed, 02 Sep, 2020 - 13:51
Laura Harding, PA Deputy Entertainment Editor

Former Bay City Rollers star Ian Mitchell has died at the age of 62, the band has said.

The musician joined the Scottish pop band in 1976 when he was 17, to replace founding member and bassist Alan Longmuir.

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