Bay City Babylon: The Unbelievable, But True Story Of The Bay City Rollers Paperback – May 31, 2005

I bought this based on the high proportion of very positive reviews on amazon. I feel very differently about the book. I found the writing highly mediocre. I read it through to the end because I wanted to learn about the BCR, but it was not a very enjoyable read. The writing style is very clumsy. And not much thoughtful analysis.

This was a pretty enjoyable book. The part about the early years was informative. I knew about Nobby Clark, but not many of the details of the comings and goings of so many people in the early 70's. I also had no idea how much Eric and Les were at each others' throats in the end. Their money problems at the hands of various people had been publicized but not as in-depth as in this book. I figured they were not nearly as squeaky clean as they were portrayed, but I was a bit surprised about the drug part. I knew they drank and some smoked, because I saw Eric and Les smoking before. I read the book in one day. Overall a very interesting book.

The book was about my favorite band who made that time a grate time of my life. Just to see them on tv and how they looked smile at the camera while singing or playing their instruments. I would recommend this book to my friend Merly.We went to see the Rollers at MaCormick Inn ,in Chicago IL .I love the story on the Rollers I feel sad at the things that happened to all of them. My heart goes out to them I hope their lives are good and they are in good health. A Roller fan for life Cecelia Carlson

What sets this Bay City Rollers book apart from the others (autobiography from an individual band member and a single fan's accounting of her obsession with them) is the big picture approach that the author takes. There simply is no more complete biography of this band in existence. Culled from interviews with just about everyone that was a part of The Rollers story in the 70's and 80's. Helping Coy tell the story are....Band Members: (Nobby Clark, Les McKeown, Derek Longmuir, Stuart Wood, Duncan Faure, Davy Paton, Pat McGlynn, Ian Mitchell, Alan Longmuir, Eric Faulkner)Managers (Tam Paton, Andy Trueman, Jake Duncan)Producers/Engineers/Songwriters (Bill Martin, Phil Wainman, Muff Winwood, Jimmy Ienner, Colin Frechter, Harry Maslin, Jonathan King, Stephan Galfas, Harvey Shield, Phil Coulter)Record Company Executives (Clive Davis, Dick Leahy, Tony Calder)Promoters/PR/Radio/TV: (Mike Klenfner, Carol Strauss, Emperor Rosko, Marty Krofft, Sid Bernstein, David Stein, Dave "The Duke" Sholin)And MANY More.If you want the complete and unbiased BCR story, be sure to read "Bay City Babylon."

I could've used more inside information, I still enjoyed it though.

This was one of my Christmas gifts from my Husband... I LOVE IT!! :)

Well, to say the least, here was a VERY POPULAR band that was on TV almost every week they were visable, touring, recording, etc..and yet got little or no $$ for their trouble. At the bitter end, doing a children's saturday morning show, then after firing the lead singer and putting out two competent and EXCELLENT records that NO ONE at the time bought...a total shame!! Here, we get a lot of the story straight. enjoy!!

Wayne Coy does a great job in dissecting the highs and lows of a group of young men who just love music. The seventies were a time between the turbulent sixties and the fast pace of the eighties. Mr. Coy puts it all in perspective to tell a story of couple of naive lads and the money takers who make them. I couldn't put the book down once I put my head into it. I found myself many times taking a breather and saying, "WOW!" If you're a music lover, of any generation, this is a must read.

This book is not unlike 'When the Screaming Stops' but there were some bits of information in it I didn't know and there are some photographs I'd not seen before. However the story is told though, it's shocking and sad how five human beings could be so exploited by the 'men in suits' who didn't care one bit about them, even being willing to risk their health for the sake of a fast buck. Those that are still alive should hang their heads in shame.

Was not sure about this book given some of the facts are not the same if you watch Rollermania and Remember but the bok was in good condition.

It was interesting to have a timeline of how things occurred with the rise of Rollermania, however, I found some it just speculation and not always to the good.

I did not find any new information in this book but, it is okay. Not worth the £10.95 I paid for it though.

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