Book Release and last ever photo of the rollers - Photographing the Bay City Rollers – A Humble Reflection
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Photographing the Bay City Rollers – A Humble Reflection Growing up in the 1970s, the Bay City Rollers were everywhere. Their music filled the airwaves, their faces were on every magazine cover, and tartan ruled the streets. For a young lad in Glasgow, it was impossible not to get swept up in the magic of Rollermania. Those songs became the soundtrack of my childhood. Fast forward to 2015, and life gave me a moment I could never have imagined. I was asked to photograph the Bay City Rollers’ legendary comeback — right in the heart of my hometown. To be in the room with them, to witness the excitement of the fans, and to see the roar of the Barrowland Ballroom return, felt like stepping back in time. For me, it wasn’t just another job behind the camera — it was a chance to play a small part in a story that had meant so much to me growing up. Little did I know then that my journey with the Rollers would continue beyond that comeback night. It eventually led me to capture what wou...