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What did lead singer Les have to say on Tuesday, June 8th?
babs: hi Les I loved the rollers in the olden days and still do16 You were the lead singer and the most popular Roller so why not do a solo gig I know many who would go. This could provide the funding xx
Les_McKeown: Hi Babs, thanks for the memories... I do some concerts usually in Germany and sometimes in America. This year I plan to do some in the UK. Keep an eye on lesmckeown.com for dates
sakura: my question is.... what are your memories of Japan?
Les_McKeown: Hi Sakura. Great memories of Japan, what a beautiful country and most girls I met were very friendly!
Chalky: Hi Les. Me and my sisters loved your music!!! Wheres Eric these days? Les_McKeown: Hi Chalky - I wish I knew where Eric was these days. He's probably busy spending some illgotten gains... But I'm a big fan.
topher: Hi Les, if there was just one thing that you could have changed or have done at the peak of the band what would it have been?
Les_McKeown: One important thing that could have been done at the height of our fame would have been dumping Tam Paton for someone with integrity and honesty who had a genuine love for music. And not only bulges!
hiddentrates: Were all the guys musically talented, or did you feel like you were carrying some of them?
Les_McKeown: All the guys were talented, they weren't heavy - at that time they were my brothers.
mitch71: looking back what would you change and why?
Les_McKeown: I would change the management, the name of the band, my diet, the band members, the alcohol I got addicted to... and on, and on, and on. But hey, life's been good to me so far!
Carl: Any enduring memories of Marc Bolan ?
Les_McKeown: Just the image of swans.
tig: Les is there no way you and the other ex-Rollers can resolve your differences so you can unite to fight for your money?
Les_McKeown: You're correct, there is no way that we can resolve our differences. I must take this challenge alone.
kah: Are you doing any book signings and if so where are they?
Les_McKeown: I have done book signings, but it's been in Scotland. There will be more signings in Germany where the book is about to be released.
addison: do u ever find yourself singing your old tracks in the shower??
Les_McKeown: Yes, quite often I find myself singing the melodies to some of those old songs and substituting new lyrics for old.
Scottie: Hi Les when was the last time you went back to Broomhouse in Edinburgh?
Les_McKeown: Last time I went to Broomhouse in Edinburgh was during the filming of the documentary that's on television tonight. The working title of which was The Great British Pop Robbery.
Tiger_Lil: Hi Les, will you be at Brean this year?
Les_McKeown: Thanks Tiger, you've just reminded me that I've got a gig at Brean Sands. What's the date again?
DeniseA: Hi Les what is your fave roller track old & new versions
Les_McKeown: Original Shang-a-lang and Give A Little Love which is on Ultimate Live.
hiddentrates: Was "Alice" a real person?
Les_McKeown: Yes.
imallures: hi les i was a fan in those days i think u should do a duet with one of todays pop stars
Les_McKeown: For instance, who could you see me dueting with... Personally Rage Against The Machine would be a great band to sing with.
Dawn: Do you think you'll come back to do gigs in the US Les?
Les_McKeown: Yes. I will be in America in September doing a gig, the details I don't have to hand.
alicat: les i put your music on in my car and my children love it does it give u a buzz knowing that even todays children love your music.
Les_McKeown: Les_McKeown: Of course it does.
sammi: hi les. my mum loves your music and always has since before you were famous. She said she saw you play in Henri Afrikas in Oldham before Bay city rollers became famous.
Les_McKeown: Brilliant, it's always good to hear those stories.
sammi: hi les love your work. My mum is in love with you! It is her birthday tomorrow and i wondered if you could please say happy birthday? it would make her day.
Les McKeown: Happy Birthday Sammi's mum!!! xxx
hiddentrates: How did you come up with the name?
Les_McKeown: What Les McKeown? Darts were thrown at the map of America (these days this is a terrorist offence). Some dart landed on Bay City which is in Michigon. The surf there is nicknamed the rollers - so we put it altogether..
kikiJPN: Hi!Les! There are many fans waiting for you in Japan. Do you have any plan to go back to Japan?
Les_McKeown: Well, the public gets what the public wants and if you want us there you should make some noise!
ToTs: Do you still see the other members of Threshold?
Les_McKeown: Yes, I do, I keep in contact with them sometimes we get together for a shandy and walk down memory lane.
margie: do you have your on website les
Les_McKeown: Yes I have my own website - http://www.lesmckeown.com
JENE5150: Les.. Are you married ?
Les_McKeown: Who's asking? Yes, I am married... to my work.
yoko_in_japan: Hi, leslie I've got your book, Is there any plan to publish in Japanes near the future because it is so hard to read it in english.
Les_McKeown: It's so hard to read it in English, maybe it's not the ideal language for it to be read in? Do you think you could translate it for me?
alicat: what is the most important thing for you to accomplish in your life
Les_McKeown: I've accomplished most things I felt the need to accomplish over the last 40 odd years. The future, I still have challenges...
wee_ness: what did you say the name of your new band is
Les_McKeown: Damagedmedia.com
hiddentrates: do you have any interests/hobbies eg) motorsport, fishing, art ect ect?
Les_McKeown: Music is my hobby, it's just that life gets in the way. I consider music art, and as I said it is my hobby.
Shaz: Les, what was the best thing about your trip to Australia last year?
Les_McKeown: The best thing about Australia was meeting all you girls from Down Under! I know who you are Shaz...
slee: did writing the book get rid of some of the demons?
Les_McKeown: Writing the book was very cathartic, yes. It did perhaps help me in my quest for peace.
wee_ness: have you found peace?
Les_McKeown: I've found pieces here and pieces there... Watch this space for the complete picture!
Les_McKeown: Sorry, I couldn't answer all your questions. Keep checking the website for details of my shows.
Les_McKeown: contact your local MP or write to Tony Blair
Les_McKeown: ask him why the UScompany are allowed to rip off a UK citizen
Les_McKeown: anyway i gotta go
Les_McKeown: bye 4 now
