Former Bay City Rollers Guitarist Dies as Tributes Pour In
- Former Bay City Rollers guitarist Neil Henderson died at age 73, his ex-bandmates in Middle of the Road announced on Thursday. The band stated, "We are sorry to have to announce the death of Neil Henderson, our original lead guitarist, songwriter and friend."
- From 1970 to 1972, Henderson performed with the group and played on their debut chart single "Keep on Dancing." He departed shortly before Rollermania propelled them to worldwide fame.
- Middle of the Road bandmates noted Henderson had been "ill for some time" and was "fighting to recover" from a stroke suffered a few years ago. His health struggles preceded his death.
- Henderson is survived by his two daughters, Heather and Shona. Bandmates stated, "His memory will live on with all who had the pleasure of sharing the stage with him as will his music."
- After his mother's death, Henderson established a recording studio at his home in Scotland, reflecting his lifelong devotion to music. His daughter Shona noted this passion remained constant throughout his life.
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Former Bay City Rollers musician Neil Henderson dies at 73 as tributes flood in
Neil Henderson, the Glasgow-born guitarist who played with both the Bay City Rollers and Middle of the Road, has died at the age of 73 following a prolonged period of ill health.His passing was confirmed on Friday by his former colleagues in Middle of the Road through a statement posted on Facebook.The band revealed that Mr Henderson had been battling to recover from a stroke he suffered several years ago, which left him in declining health.Duri…
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Bay City Rollers guitarist Neil Henderson dies aged 73
The musician’s death was announced by Scottish band Middle of the Road, who he also worked as a guitarist with.
Guitarist Neil Henderson played with the Bay City Rollers before the band became world famous. Now his former band colleagues are grieving for him publicly.
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