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Bay City Babylon tells the story of the unlikely pop phenomenon that was the Bay City Rollers-from their humble Scottish beginnings to worldwide fame and adulation, and what's happened to them since. It's a classic tale of rock stardom with all the trappings, excesses, anguish, and exhilaration that go with it. Featuring interviews with band members and those that were along for the Rollermania ride in the '70s. Plus, many never before published photographs.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I bought this book thinking that it might be more than the usual time line history that so many other writers have produced. I was bitterly disappointed. Nothing new to add to the history of the band and really quite a bland read. As someone who knows that there was more to the 'lads' than what has been previously written, I was expecting more insight into their lives, more accurate information, and basically just MORE. The title of the book is quite misleading, as the only Babylon that seemed to go on was Tam's alledged chasing of Pat around hotel rooms and one recalled incident of Les and a mate hiding 2 groupies on a freezing balcony. If you know anything about the Rollers, you don't need to buy this book in hopes of learning more. It simply isn't there. A huge disappointment for this long time Roller fan.
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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Babylon...NO, Hollywood...MAYBE, Cheese...DEFINATELY
26 Nov 2005
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Having followed the BCR for the last 30 years and having made Mr. Coy's acquaintance when we were still both teenagers (and of the rare breed of male BCR fans), I looked forward to the publication of this book with great relish. Upon its release, I found it to be a quick read, but really devoid of excitement and a little more than cursory look at the Rollers' career. If you can tolerate Les McKeown and his egotism, his "Shang-A-Lang" bio offers more insight and details into what went on behind the scenes with one of the most underrated teen acts of the 70's. Coy's prose lacks the necessary flair and grasp for the dramatic needed to effectively tell of the Rollers stratospheric rise to the top and subsequent hellish fall. While rightfully acknowledging Duncan Faure's musical contributions to the developing sound of the Rollers in the late 70's when McKeown left, he focuses too much on this era which really was a blip in the Roller universe because by this time it was all effectively over for them. Coy's contacts seem limited, and this supposed "tell all" really reads more like a little saucier version of some BCR CD compilation liner notes. Ideally, extensive interviews with Eric Faulkner, the prime musical mover of the BCR, would have provided for interesting takes on the songs the BCR's recorded and the never-ending fight to get self-penned material out and center and released as singles. Finally, as an ill-advised after-thought, Coy throws in some shameless comments (via groupie tell alls) about the sexual proclivities of Duncan and Woody in the last real incarnation of the band. If he was going to strive for a National Enquirer slant in select spots, why leave out the way Derek Longmuir must have struggled with his homosexuality in the band vis a vis being adored by millions of adoring female fans?
At the least, that would have made for some poignant reading rather than one-liners about Duncan being a "perv". And the paper this is printed on is about as cheap as it can be rendering many of the photos bad looking. Really, my friend, 30 years of adoration and research should have resulted in something more substantial than this.
At the least, that would have made for some poignant reading rather than one-liners about Duncan being a "perv". And the paper this is printed on is about as cheap as it can be rendering many of the photos bad looking. Really, my friend, 30 years of adoration and research should have resulted in something more substantial than this.
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Wow!! What a great book.
4 Dec 2005
Format:Paperback
I never would have guessed this band had been through so much or that they were actually, great musicians. Mr Coy takes us on a wild ride of teen adulation and behind the scenes craziness. After reading it, I re-read it and am struck with how frustrating it must have been for the band to fight against the machine that made them. Eric Faulkner is portrayed as an unsung genius and I, unlike the other reviewer, was so glad to find out what happened to them after they broke up. Also, amazing what Tam Paton did to break them worldwide.
This book is extremely well written and I would recommend to anyone who loved the band or just wonders how they all made it through. Interesting to sse if there will be a new edition that covers Les' arrest for cocaine and drunk driving.
This book is extremely well written and I would recommend to anyone who loved the band or just wonders how they all made it through. Interesting to sse if there will be a new edition that covers Les' arrest for cocaine and drunk driving.
9 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Nothing New
18 Feb 2007
Format:Paperback
I bought this book thinking that it might be more than the usual time line history that so many other writers have produced. I was bitterly disappointed. Nothing new to add to the history of the band and really quite a bland read. As someone who knows that there was more to the 'lads' than what has been previously written, I was expecting more insight into their lives, more accurate information, and basically just MORE. The title of the book is quite misleading, as the only Babylon that seemed to go on was Tam's alledged chasing of Pat around hotel rooms and one recalled incident of Les and a mate hiding 2 groupies on a freezing balcony. If you know anything about the Rollers, you don't need to buy this book in hopes of learning more. It simply isn't there. A huge disappointment for this long time Roller fan.
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