Broken-hearted Bay City Roller Pat McGlynn shared an unreleased video of him and Les McKeown the night before Les died.
In an extremely spooky coincidence, ex-Bay City Roller guitarist Pat posted a long lost unreleased recording of a song he and Les made 18 years ago.
Pat, who has been devastated by Les’s sudden death on Tuesday, posted the song up on Church of Rock radio’s You Tube account on April 19 – just the day before Les passed away at the aged of 65.
Pat exclusively told the Daily Record: “This song was recorded 18 years go when Les and I were brothers. I did not know this would be the last day he was alive.”
The song, called Long Lonely Nights, has an electro psychedelic feel to it and fans were quick to point out the significance of the date it was posted.
One said: “RIP Les. So strange this song came to light right before his passing. Sounds like there was more going on here than music lol luv it!! This should open some minds …or throw some into a state of cognitive dissonance.”
Another commented: “Wowza! Freaky style! Love the cool electronic vibes&deep Voice from Les. Pat singing background? Thanks for sharing!”
(Image: Pat McGlynn)
Pat is said to have around six more unreleased songs with Les.
The musician said he was ‘broken hearted’ after hearing the news of Les’s death.
He added: “I love Les and I know he loved me. My heart is broken. He was a top man.”
Les, who was married to Peko Keiko for 44 years and has a son Jubei with her, had been planning to tour again after lockdown and had recently lost weight and started playing football again.
Pat joined fellow Roller Stuart Woody Wood to pay tribute to his former bandmate.
Woody, who was the youngest in the band and is now aged 64, said: “”I am upset and shocked to hear this very sad news.
“Les and I had our differences over the years but even though we had disagreements we are sending our heartfelt condolences to Keiko his wife and his son Jubei and all the Bay City Rollers Fans. It’s a sad day in Bay City Roller history.
“He was a great performer on stage and he was full of energy. I was roadying when Les first came into the band and I saw his first gig when he took over from Nobby Clark and injected new life into the band.
“I was fifteen and he was seventeen. I joined properly when I turned sixteen in 74. Les had lots of energy on stage. It is a shock “
