Bassist for Bay City Rollers, Ian Mitchell, dies at 62

Ian Mitchell, the former bassist for the Scottish pop rock band Bay City Rollers has died at 62.

News of his death was announced on social media Monday.

We are deeply saddened by the news of Ian Mitchell’s death. Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife Wendy, their...

Posted by Bay City Rollers on Tuesday, September 1, 2020

The official Facebook page of the Bay City Rollers asked for people to share there condolences.

We are deeply saddened by the news of Ian Mitchell’s death. Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife Wendy, their family and friends. Rest In Peace, Ian. If you wish to leave your condolences, please do so in the comments below.

—  The official Bay CIty Rollers Facebook Page

Mitchell, who was the first member from Northern Ireland, was 17 years old when he joined the band in 1976. He left the band in the late 1970s and was replaced by Pat McGlynn.

Guitarist Stuart ‘Woody’ Wood shared his condolences on his Facebook page.

Very sad, sad news about Ian Mitchell. We’d like to send our love and condolences to Wendy and all Ian’s family and...

Posted by Stuart Woody Wood on Wednesday, September 2, 2020
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