{"product_id":"i-ran-with-the-gang","title":"I Ran With The Gang","description":"\u003c!-- Hook --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiscover I Ran With The Gang.  My Life In And Out Of The Bay City Rollers — a compelling story from Luath Press.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- Tagline --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for readers seeking authentic Scottish voices and meaningful narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\u003c!-- Access Your Content --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #ddd; padding: 16px; border-radius: 6px; background: #f9f9f9; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eAccess Your Content in Seconds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col style=\"margin-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete your purchase on our store.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDownload \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thegreyhill.com\/pages\/the-grey-hill-app\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Grey Hill App\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e (free).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLog in using the same email from checkout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour ebook will appear instantly in your library.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #555;\"\u003eAll content is securely delivered through our app and not offered as a Shopify download.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\u003c!-- About the Ebook --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Ebook\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" data-sleek-node-id=\"qhPxkM\"\u003eThe Bay City Rollers were one of the brightest things to happen in the tumultuous 1970s, illuminating a dark decade marred by falling stock markets, a plummeting economy and industrial unrest. Alan Longmuir, an apprentice plumber from Edinburgh, was inspired by The Beatles to form a band. After enlisting his brother and throwing a dart at a map, they became the Bay City Rollers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-sleek-node-id=\"eCSa1k\"\u003eIn I Ran with the Gang, Alan recounts his incredible journey from the Dalry backstreets to the Hollywood hills and back again. Along the way, he punctures some of the myths and untruths that have swirled around the group, and unflinchingly tells of the acrimony and exploitation that led to the disintegration of the band. Most of all, though, Alan captures the great adventure of five young boys from Edinburgh who for a few heady years threatened to turn the whole world tartan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-sleek-node-id=\"mCVOsC\"\u003e\u003cem data-sleek-node-id=\"xJ2wBw\"\u003eAlmost impossible to put down, this is a highly refreshing music business memoir, devoid of dirt-dishing, upbeat in the face of negativity, and inspiring in its positivity.\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong data-sleek-node-id=\"Vaf6gb\"\u003ePETER MASON, \u003cem data-sleek-node-id=\"sMaZ6f\"\u003eMorning Star\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-sleek-node-id=\"wBO7Tr\"\u003e\u003cem data-sleek-node-id=\"RaFJ56\"\u003eA riveting inside track on life in the Rollers.\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong data-sleek-node-id=\"eD8YWD\"\u003eBRIAN FERGUSON, \u003cem data-sleek-node-id=\"sHbQ2M\"\u003eThe Scotsman\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-sleek-node-id=\"hD4zzm\"\u003e\u003cem data-sleek-node-id=\"4aVL6W\"\u003eIt’s a fascinating read for anyone who’s ever sung along to Shangalang and wondered just who this group of young men were, from boom to bust\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003cstrong data-sleek-node-id=\"2GAF5x\"\u003eKENNY SMITH,\u003cem data-sleek-node-id=\"hoBS3z\"\u003e Scottish Field\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-sleek-node-id=\"Dxbp50\"\u003e\u003cem data-sleek-node-id=\"3JhjEF\"\u003eHow can I resist a combo of Martin Knight and the iconic Bay City Rollers?\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong data-sleek-node-id=\"z1k8bI\"\u003eIRVINE WELSH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-sleek-node-id=\"br6tv7\"\u003e\u003cem data-sleek-node-id=\"V3XADP\"\u003eIt’s really good writing, it’s a really good story. It is very much Alan’s story… you can hear Alan on every page. It’s exceptionally well-written and entertaining; there’s bits that are really funny, there’s bits that are really poignant in it.\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong data-sleek-node-id=\"J1UOPf\"\u003eKARIN INGRAM \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\u003c!-- Why You'll Love This Ebook --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Love This Ebook\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthentic voice and compelling narrative.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublished by Luath Press, Scotland's leading independent publisher.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRich insights into Scottish life and culture.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for readers seeking meaningful stories.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\u003c!-- About the Author --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-sleek-node-id=\"RDHIE2\"\u003eMARTIN KNIGHT is the author of several books including collaborations with footballers George Best, Peter Osgood and Dave Mackay. He is co-author of terrace culture classic Hoolifan as well as accounts of a bare-knuckle fighter and international drug smuggler. Novels include Common People and Battersea Girl. In 2009 Gypsy Joe was selected as The Observer Sports Book of the Year. He lives in Surrey and Norfolk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-sleek-node-id=\"qASZNB\"\u003eALAN LONGMUIR was a Scottish musician best known as the bassist and founding member of the iconic 1970s pop group, the Bay City Rollers. Born in Edinburgh, Scotland, Alan developed an early passion for music, teaching himself to play the bass guitar. Alongside his younger brother, Derek, he co-founded the Bay City Rollers in the late 1960s, which would go on to achieve massive success in the UK and internationally with hits like Bye Bye Baby and Shang-A-Lang. Known for his quiet and humble demeanor, Alan remained a steady presence in the band during their meteoric rise to fame, which saw them become one of the most popular boy bands of their era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-sleek-node-id=\"b73qZJ\"\u003eAfter leaving the group in the mid-1970s, Longmuir led a quieter life, returning to work as a plumber, a trade he had learned before his music career took off. However, his contributions to music continued to be recognised, and he often participated in reunions and performances with former bandmates. In his later years, Alan embraced his role as a symbol of 70s pop nostalgia, and in 2018, shortly before his passing, he published an autobiography, \u003cem data-sleek-node-id=\"7ibSks\"\u003eI Ran With the Gang\u003c\/em\u003e, chronicling his life and time with the Bay City Rollers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-sleek-node-id=\"WLviTo\"\u003eAlan Longmuir is remembered as a warm-hearted and talented musician who helped shape the sound of an era, leaving a lasting legacy in the world of pop music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\u003c!-- Publication Details --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePublication Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Luath Press\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14 November 2018\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrint Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 192 pages (Ebook edition)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN (Ebook):\u003c\/strong\u003e 9781912387212\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ebook\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\u003c!-- FAQ --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I access my ebook?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDownload \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thegreyhill.com\/pages\/the-grey-hill-app\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Grey Hill App\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and log in using the same email you used at checkout. 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