Musician Alan Longmuir, mostly known for being the founding bass player of the Scottish band Bay City Rollers, has passed away at the age of 70.
The group was a sensation during the 70s, selling more than 100 million albums throughout its lengthy career and achieving worldwide fame.
Bay City Rollers were so popular back in the days that nowadays they are often compared to being the One Direction of their time.
The late Longmuir, alongside with his younger brother and singer Gordon “Nobby” Clark, founded the group in 1966 and originally named it The Saxons.
Throughout the years, some additional changes were made to the band, and as a result, Longmuir left it ten years after its creation.
However, he came back two years later, but this time, he was not only performing as a bass player but also did his part on rhythm guitar and keys.
The life of the renowned bass guitar player ended at the Forth Valley Hospital in Larbert, Scotland, on the morning of July 2.
The musician was brought back to Scotland nearly a month earlier after suffering from an illness while being on vacation in Mexico.
The rest of the band members issued an official statement about the death of their colleague on social media.
One of the deceased’s closest friends, Liam Rudden, who is also his biographer, said that Longmuir was one of the most generous and kind-hearted people he has ever known.
Fans have taken to social media to send their condolences and express their sadness.
One of them stated, “Rest in peace, sweet soul. thank you for the great music and memories.”
Another commenter continued, “Oh no! How sad! I love all the Bay City Rollers members. God bless his family.”
Longmuir was probably the most popular member of the Bay City Rollers and supporters will celebrate his music for a while.