Alan Longmuir

ALAN LONGMUIR was a Scottish musician best known as the bassist and founding member of the iconic 1970s pop group, the Bay City Rollers. Born in Edinburgh, Scotland, Alan developed an early passion for music, teaching himself to play the bass guitar. Alongside his younger brother, Derek, he co-founded the Bay City Rollers in the late 1960s, which would go on to achieve massive success in the UK and internationally with hits like Bye Bye Baby and Shang-A-Lang. Known for his quiet and humble demeanor, Alan remained a steady presence in the band during their meteoric rise to fame, which saw them become one of the most popular boy bands of their era.

After leaving the group in the mid-1970s, Longmuir led a quieter life, returning to work as a plumber, a trade he had learned before his music career took off. However, his contributions to music continued to be recognised, and he often participated in reunions and performances with former bandmates. In his later years, Alan embraced his role as a symbol of 70s pop nostalgia, and in 2018, shortly before his passing, he published an autobiography, I Ran With the Gang, chronicling his life and time with the Bay City Rollers.

Alan Longmuir is remembered as a warm-hearted and talented musician who helped shape the sound of an era, leaving a lasting legacy in the world of pop music.