tam paton dies at 70

Tam Paton, the former boss of Scottish pop-rockers the Bay City Rollers, has died at his home in Edinburgh aged 70.

Tam Paton, who managed the band at the height of their fame in the 1970s, died on Wednesday after reportedly suffering a heart attack.

He oversaw the group for 11 years as they enjoyed huge success.

In recent years he had been convicted on charges of drug dealing, dogged by allegations of sexual abuse and had been convicted of indecency.

With their youthful, clean-cut image, distinct tartan-trimmed outfits, and cheery, sing-along pop hits including Shang-A-Lang and Bye Bye Baby, the Bay City Rollers inspired “Rollermania” and quickly became a worldwide sensation.

Paton convinced Rollers fans that they performed on their early records and preferred a glass of milk to sex and drugs.

Subsequent revelations following the band's break-up have cast a shadow over their success.

Guitarist Pat McGlynn claimed Paton attempted to rape him in an Australian hotel in 1977.

He also spent time in prison in the early 1980s for indecency with young boys and was fined in 2004 after admitting possessing a large amount of cannabis.

In 2007 Paton was also fined £20,000 after admitting being concerned in the supply of cannabis at his home. Confiscation proceedings to seize crime profits resulted in him handing over £180,000.

A Scottish Ambulance Service spokesman said a man died at Mr Paton's home on Wednesday night.

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