Bay City Rollers to release new single ahead of Glasgow show
Written by long-time band member Stuart 'Woody' Wood and hit songwriter John McLaughlin, the guitar-driven song features a fan-centred chant designed to capture the energy and unity between the band and its audience.
Read more: Cast revealed for musical based on the story of hit 60s band
Rollers Forever will be released on August 8 (Image: Supplied)
Woody said: "This song is all about the fans.
"It's their voices you hear leading the chant — and it's their energy that's kept the Rollers going for over 50 years.
"This one's for them."
Read more: 7 nostalgic photos which tell story of the famous Glasgow Apollo
This new single was created especially for the upcoming stage production Rollers Forever, a new musical that celebrates the legacy of the Bay City Rollers and is set to debut at the Pavilion Theatre in Glasgow.
The musical tells the story of two lifelong fans who reconnect one night and relive their teenage years in the iconic tartan-clad pop explosion of the 1970s.
It will run from August 19 to 30 and will feature some of the band's biggest hits.
Tickets for the musical are available now through the Pavilion Theatre's website.
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