Ian Mitchell — known as the one-time bassist for the Bay City Rollers — has died. The band broke the news today, stating they were "deeply saddened" by his passing. Mitchell was 62.
"We are deeply saddened by the news of Ian Mitchell's death, " the Scottish pop band wrote on Instagram. "Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife Wendy, their family and friends. Rest In Peace, Ian."
The band's Stuart Wood added: "Very sad, sad news about Ian Mitchell. We'd like to send our love and condolences to (his wife) Wendy and all Ian's family and friends…
"You are in our hearts. I have many fond memories of Ian not only in the BCR days but also when we played together in the '80s with the Passengers. Great guys and great days! You will sorely be missed Ian…"
Bassist Mitchell joined the Bay City Rollers in 1976 at just 17, replacing founding member Alan Longmuir. However, Mitchell's time in the band was short-lived, as he quit the group just nine months later to return to his native Northern Ireland.
During Mitchell's time in the band, he contributed to their 1976 album Dedication, as well as the Rollers' cover of Dusty Springfield's "I Only Want to Be with You."
Mitchell was eventually replaced by Pat McGlynn and went on to play in Rosetta Stone. Over the years, Mitchell would continue to pursue his music career, working on solo work, as well as rejoining both the Bay City Rollers and Rosetta Stone for reunions.
"We are deeply saddened by the news of Ian Mitchell's death, " the Scottish pop band wrote on Instagram. "Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife Wendy, their family and friends. Rest In Peace, Ian."
The band's Stuart Wood added: "Very sad, sad news about Ian Mitchell. We'd like to send our love and condolences to (his wife) Wendy and all Ian's family and friends…
"You are in our hearts. I have many fond memories of Ian not only in the BCR days but also when we played together in the '80s with the Passengers. Great guys and great days! You will sorely be missed Ian…"
Bassist Mitchell joined the Bay City Rollers in 1976 at just 17, replacing founding member Alan Longmuir. However, Mitchell's time in the band was short-lived, as he quit the group just nine months later to return to his native Northern Ireland.
During Mitchell's time in the band, he contributed to their 1976 album Dedication, as well as the Rollers' cover of Dusty Springfield's "I Only Want to Be with You."
Mitchell was eventually replaced by Pat McGlynn and went on to play in Rosetta Stone. Over the years, Mitchell would continue to pursue his music career, working on solo work, as well as rejoining both the Bay City Rollers and Rosetta Stone for reunions.
