His manager Tam Paton who abused him and other young boys should’ve gone to prison for his crimes. I believe Les stated that he was r*pe when he was 17 which may have led to him having sexual relationships with men, he was confused by his bisexuality and it also led to himself becoming a alcoholic.
Here here. I don't remember them but I don't that this man was bisexual. I think he was damaged by his date rape experience. I doubt he would have experimented with gay sex if it wasn't for that experience. That managed should have been jailed
Chubbychecker… yep, the manager was a real top draw toerag, apparently he bummed Les when he was 19 and also reamed a lot of other young lads too. I think the scumbag has blown his last fart now, good riddance to the wrong un.
The way he corrected himself to add bisexual was really adorable and nice to hear. Sad about what happened to him when he was a kid, must have been hard growing up with that horror.
I, firmly believe that he would Bert have gotten involved with men sexually only for the date rape. Lets face it, it was the drug, likely rhohypnol that was used, that lifted his defenses and then it confused his sexual orientation afterwards
Jaysus Les, all those years in a bottle when no one gave a shit - except you. 😢 We loved you anyway man! RIP Macman. Anyone else watching this just remember, it's not bad to be different, it's just different! #RollermaniacForLife
Wasn't his bisexuality it was his abuse that it felt ashamed and troubled by. I think the rape meddled with his mind and he misinterpreted things. I wonder if he had these experiences afterwards
@@Lakelandluvsdollz oh which interview was that because he seem to suggest it was only since the assault. I wonder if it changed after his rehab/psychotherapy sessions?????????
It must have been awful to be ashamed of something inside you must hide, I killed a man many years ago I went to court and was released because I had to kill him to save my life. I hide this for decades and it crushed me I felt dirty but I truly had no choice. He shot me twice over a woman then he was waiting the third time, I said enough and this decision ruined the best part of my life.
He had a lot to be ashamed of. Aside from his drug addiction, he cheated on his wife having numerous affairs. By his own admission, she put up with a lot. That's not something to be proud of.
@@coz7891 So you have absolutely no skeletons in your closet? Funny how people like to cast stones. Especially when in that very clip he was in a treatment program, addressing his various addictions. At least he took the step to address it. Very proud of anyone who can take that step. RIP Les, you are loved and missed by many.
Not that I REALLY care one way or another, but was he or isn't he? So sorry to hear of his passing. I wasn't a BCR fan back in the day, I leaned toward heavier music, Led Zep, Robin Trower, Bad Co, and the like, BUT.., I had respect for them as a band that they "made it" in the biz. RIP Les
I watched a clip where he finally told his family and the world of the abuse/rape from Tam the BCRollers manager In it he said what had happened n that he hated it he was ashamed but a part of him enjoyed it So I'm not sure if he was bisexual I don't think he had a complete answer himself He was a very honest guy Their manager Tam drugged n molested a few in the band as well as other young ones not in the band he did go to jail but not a long enough sentence Whole story is heartbreaking
Enjoyed is not the right word He said he was molested he didn't want to be he was ashamed it affected him his whole life because at times he was aroused but didn't want to be Something like that He was very honest about it He suffered badly because of all the abuse
@@1KaileegirlThe thing is, he said in another interview that he knew he as bi ven before the sexual molestation. The interview is on yr and he says this in his own words.
Poor man was abused by awful people and whenever that or something like it is found out and proven ,the criminal,pervert whatever you want to call them should be made an living example of , one that the world will not forget any time soon ! !
Such a shame that his manager treat him shamelessly, also that his life was cut short, Sad that their was no sign of any help for him regarding his mental health issues. I find his story very sad because we liked him and his group and shangalang will be played at my funeral in tribute.
Not to diminish what happened to Les re the date ra*pe, he did say on the Interview he did with Alex Bedfield, that he was attracted to men way before the incident. No matter, he should not feel ashamed of being bi se*. The issue I have is his cheating with women and men on his wife. That is without a doubt, shameful.
LES MCKOWEN. REST IN PEACE WHEN I WAS 13 I STADE IN CLOSET STILL IN CLOSET. I WAS CUTE GUY. BUT IT TOOK OVER ME I ESCAPE IN IT BY MAGAZINE OF COUPLE IN PENTHOUSE MAGAZINE. TIME I WAS 14 LATE 1976 I LOOK IN MY SISTERS 16 MAGAZINE IN THOSE DAYS THAT WAS ESCAPE TO HOW I DEALT WITH IT. LOT BARE CHESTED STARS. THEY SEEMED TO AIM AT ME. NOT GIRLS. THAT I STRONGLY FELT. THE PHOTAGRAPHERS KNEW. CAUSE THEY PROBALLY WERE GAY. AND MANGERS. TO STARS. LES KOWEN WAS SO YOING THIN. AND IT WAS LIKE HEAVEN I WAS 14 IN THE CLOSET. THEN YEARS LATER HEAREN THEY HAD SAME STRUGGLES. I REALIZE MAGAZINE WERE REALLY SET FOR CLOSET MALE. AND LOT THEM AIMEN AT MALE NOT GIRLS. IT SEEM NOT GAY BUT A GREAT NEED TO FEEL LOVE THOSE WHO KNEW NEED. AND I HERE THERE STORYS. MOST ALL ONES I LOOK AT POSED ADONIS THAT FLY BUYS WERE SAME. SO WHOLE TIME IT WAS REAL TO EVEN INDULGE IN THERE POSEN. SO SAD CAUSE BOTH SIDES WERE STRUGGLIN ON DIFFICULT LIFE PATH. I WASNT ONLY ONE LOOKEN IN 16 MAGAZINES. REST MY FREIND HOPE YOUR ON SUMMERLAND.
@@patkearney9320 thank you nicest thing i ever heard. So sincere. Its difficult life plan. Less struggle with it i struggle with it. If it wasnt for fanitsy things be lot worse
@@celticmist14 i was allmost murdered was rape at. 21. Running from my brother trusted older person . It did not trigger me at all. Les happen at early age. Then it triggers subconience to like it to cover guilt
that was a heartfelt honest truth and he shared with the world!.. his family stood by him and I love that
His manager Tam Paton who abused him and other young boys should’ve gone to prison for his crimes. I believe Les stated that he was r*pe when he was 17 which may have led to him having sexual relationships with men, he was confused by his bisexuality and it also led to himself becoming a alcoholic.
Oh that creep was well known even in the 90s for having young lads at his dirty house so sad ..
Tam Paton did go to prison in the early 80s
Yep I think the manager also blackmailed them with threats of exposing what they had done with him.
He was a great guy...humorous and awesome singer
Did you know Les if so you were very lucky
Just watched the 2023 documentary about the Manager of The Bay City Rollers. He was a evil piece of Crap.
Rest In Peace Les xx
Here here. I don't remember them but I don't that this man was bisexual. I think he was damaged by his date rape experience. I doubt he would have experimented with gay sex if it wasn't for that experience. That managed should have been jailed
What it did was merely confuse the poor man.
Chubbychecker… yep, the manager was a real top draw toerag, apparently he bummed Les when he was 19 and also reamed a lot of other young lads too. I think the scumbag has blown his last fart now, good riddance to the wrong un.
I agree 👍
I agree 👍
The way he corrected himself to add bisexual was really adorable and nice to hear. Sad about what happened to him when he was a kid, must have been hard growing up with that horror.
I, firmly believe that he would Bert have gotten involved with men sexually only for the date rape. Lets face it, it was the drug, likely rhohypnol that was used, that lifted his defenses and then it confused his sexual orientation afterwards
I think the drugs confused things for him
The interview showed that he was really finding it hard to come and say what he felt. It was courageous.
Jaysus Les, all those years in a bottle when no one gave a shit - except you. 😢 We loved you anyway man! RIP Macman. Anyone else watching this just remember, it's not bad to be different, it's just different! #RollermaniacForLife
Wasn't his bisexuality it was his abuse that it felt ashamed and troubled by. I think the rape meddled with his mind and he misinterpreted things. I wonder if he had these experiences afterwards
@@Celticmist-qz6veHe said in a different interview that he knew he was bi before the sexual assault.
@@Lakelandluvsdollz oh which interview was that because he seem to suggest it was only since the assault. I wonder if it changed after his rehab/psychotherapy sessions?????????
@@Celticmist-qz6ve The Alex Befield interview.
@@Lakelandluvsdollz thank you
RIP LEGEND❤
Who cares life is life and what ever u choose it’s your life ..stuff people get on with life never feel a shamed …..
He was clearly on medication here or dunk poor soul rip les you was and always will be a total legend.
Sounded pie eyed.
Great guy❤
They were giving him meds at the rehab center for his withdrawals.
He was off the bottle and remained so.
He was a funny cheeky lovable man xxxx
Not to mention sexy as all get out.❤
It must have been awful to be ashamed of something inside you must hide, I killed a man many years ago I went to court and was released because I had to kill him to save my life. I hide this for decades and it crushed me I felt dirty but I truly had no choice. He shot me twice over a woman then he was waiting the third time, I said enough and this decision ruined the best part of my life.
Les has nothing to be ashamed of.
I agree!! We loved him for him. I never understand why people care about others sex life. Miss you Les ❤️❤️
Wasn't he married?
@@MsCptjack Yes, he had a wife and a son.
He had a lot to be ashamed of. Aside from his drug addiction, he cheated on his wife having numerous affairs. By his own admission, she put up with a lot. That's not something to be proud of.
@@coz7891 So you have absolutely no skeletons in your closet? Funny how people like to cast stones. Especially when in that very clip he was in a treatment program, addressing his various addictions. At least he took the step to address it. Very proud of anyone who can take that step. RIP Les, you are loved and missed by many.
Miss you do so mutch Les I have pics memory's n vids
I miss you Las
RIP 2021
One hell of a rocker. All that matters.
My first crush , ❤
the abuse left him to be confused.. about his sexual identity.. it was Forced on him.. and the alcohol and drugs.. hope you are now resting in Peace ❤
maybe he was bisexual in nature.. the abuse certainly did not help😢
RIP Les, a great entertainer.
Miss you les....❤❤❤
Not that I REALLY care one way or another, but was he or isn't he? So sorry to hear of his passing. I wasn't a BCR fan back in the day, I leaned toward heavier music, Led Zep, Robin Trower, Bad Co, and the like, BUT.., I had respect for them as a band that they "made it" in the biz. RIP Les
I watched a clip where he finally told his family and the world of the abuse/rape from Tam the BCRollers manager
In it he said what had happened n that he hated it he was ashamed but a part of him enjoyed it
So I'm not sure if he was bisexual I don't think he had a complete answer himself
He was a very honest guy
Their manager Tam drugged n molested a few in the band as well as other young ones not in the band he did go to jail but not a long enough sentence
Whole story is heartbreaking
Enjoyed is not the right word
He said he was molested he didn't want to be he was ashamed it affected him his whole life because at times he was aroused but didn't want to be
Something like that
He was very honest about it
He suffered badly because of all the abuse
@@1Kaileegirl Thanks for the information. Again, not that I really care one way or the other, but it upsets me when I hear stories like that. RIP Les
@@1Kaileegirl exactly I think it confused the poor man. It was drug induced and it was tjevdrug itself he found pleasurable.
@@1KaileegirlThe thing is, he said in another interview that he knew he as bi ven before the sexual molestation. The interview is on yr and he says this in his own words.
Poor man was abused by awful people and whenever that or something like it is found out and proven ,the criminal,pervert whatever you want to call them should be made an living example of , one that the world will not forget any time soon ! !
komischerweise kommt es immer erst dann wirklich heraus, wenn sie tot sind😢.. wie bei jimi saville, devil.. everybody knew it in the BBC
Such a shame that his manager treat him shamelessly, also that his life was cut short, Sad that their was no sign of any help for him regarding his mental health issues.
I find his story very sad because we liked him and his group and shangalang will be played at my funeral in tribute.
I agree 👍
Not to diminish what happened to Les re the date ra*pe, he did say on the Interview he did with Alex Bedfield, that he was attracted to men way before the incident. No matter, he should not feel ashamed of being bi se*. The issue I have is his cheating with women and men on his wife. That is without a doubt, shameful.
He also killed a woman in his car
He was abused by his manager
A sad lost soul.
Jeez lady. Nice interview. What a cow
LES MCKOWEN. REST IN PEACE WHEN I WAS 13 I STADE IN CLOSET STILL IN CLOSET. I WAS CUTE GUY. BUT IT TOOK OVER ME I ESCAPE IN IT BY MAGAZINE OF COUPLE IN PENTHOUSE MAGAZINE. TIME I WAS 14 LATE 1976 I LOOK IN MY SISTERS 16 MAGAZINE IN THOSE DAYS THAT WAS ESCAPE TO HOW I DEALT WITH IT. LOT BARE CHESTED STARS. THEY SEEMED TO AIM AT ME. NOT GIRLS. THAT I STRONGLY FELT. THE PHOTAGRAPHERS KNEW. CAUSE THEY PROBALLY WERE GAY. AND MANGERS. TO STARS. LES KOWEN WAS SO YOING THIN. AND IT WAS LIKE HEAVEN I WAS 14 IN THE CLOSET. THEN YEARS LATER HEAREN THEY HAD SAME STRUGGLES. I REALIZE MAGAZINE WERE REALLY SET FOR CLOSET MALE. AND LOT THEM AIMEN AT MALE NOT GIRLS. IT SEEM NOT GAY BUT A GREAT NEED TO FEEL LOVE THOSE WHO KNEW NEED. AND I HERE THERE STORYS. MOST ALL ONES I LOOK AT POSED ADONIS THAT FLY BUYS WERE SAME. SO WHOLE TIME IT WAS REAL TO EVEN INDULGE IN THERE POSEN. SO SAD CAUSE BOTH SIDES WERE STRUGGLIN ON DIFFICULT LIFE PATH. I WASNT ONLY ONE LOOKEN IN 16 MAGAZINES. REST MY FREIND HOPE YOUR ON SUMMERLAND.
RIP 2021 with Bohlen FANS 1989
I hope your happy now my friend because you been through a war zone and you deserve happiness regards from Ireland
@@patkearney9320 thank you nicest thing i ever heard. So sincere. Its difficult life plan. Less struggle with it i struggle with it. If it wasnt for fanitsy things be lot worse
I think Les's situation was different because it seems to havevebolved from thevdste rape encounter. May he rest in peace
@@celticmist14 i was allmost murdered was rape at. 21. Running from my brother trusted older person . It did not trigger me at all. Les happen at early age. Then it triggers subconience to like it to cover guilt
Should of gone to prison for killing an old lady he mowed down in his mustang.
Bad fruit ! Back in the 70's , my comrades referred to your band in a derogatory way : The Gay City Rollers .
I'm sure you morons thought that was real funny too!
RIP les x