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Neil Henderson, guitarist for Bay City Rollers and Middle of the Road, dies at 73

Middle of the Road announced the death of their former lead guitarist, who also played on the Bay City Rollers' debut single.

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What to know

  • Neil Henderson played guitar for the Bay City Rollers for two years from 1970, appearing on their debut single Keep On Dancing.
  • He left before the 1974 release of the Rollers' debut album Rollin', which topped the UK charts and stayed 58 weeks on the chart.
  • He subsequently joined Middle of the Road, who had a number one hit with Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep, and it was that band which announced his death.
  • Middle of the Road said Henderson had been ill for some time, including recovering from a stroke a few years earlier.

“His memory will live on with all who had the pleasure of sharing the stage with him as will his music.”

Middle of the Road, Henderson's former band · Facebook (via Evening Standard) ↗ · Sep 24

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Neil Henderson, guitarist for Bay City Rollers and Middle of the Road, dies at 73
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    Tributes recall Henderson's role in two chart-topping bands

    Coverage noted Henderson joined the Bay City Rollers in 1970 and played on their debut chart single Keep On Dancing before leaving shortly before their 1974 album Rollin' topped the UK charts; he then joined Middle of the Road, known for the number one Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep.

    “We are sorry to have to announce the death of Neil Henderson, our original lead guitarist, songwriter and friend. Neil had been ill for some time and was fighting to recover from a stroke a few years ago.”
    — Middle of the Road, Henderson's former band · source
    1. 5 outlets Former Bay City Rollers guitarist dies as tributes pour in

      first by The National Scot, 1d ago · also Edinburgh News, Evening Standard, Irish Independent, BBC

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    2. 2 outlets Neil Henderson, Former Bay City Rollers Guitarist, Dead at 73

      first by Ultimate Classic Rock, 1d ago · also The Independent

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    Middle of the Road announce Neil Henderson's death on Facebook

    Henderson's former bandmates in Middle of the Road posted a statement saying he had been ill for some time and had been fighting to recover from a stroke a few years earlier.