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20 • Visit us @ www.ChampNews.com SF The Champion • Wednesday 4 September 2013It’s not Rollermaniaany more, but Les stillexcited by resort gigby Ollie CowanWe buy your mobile phones,video games, DVDs andBluRay movies, computers,digital electronics, TVs andmonitors and music CDs£1EXTRA STORECREDITWITH THIS ADVERT54 Chapel StreetSouthportIn the train station entrance,across from Wilkinsons & O2webuy.comPhoto ID and proof of address will berequired to sell higher priced items1121953BAY City Rollers frontmanLes McKeown has opened upto the Champion about goingback on tour with thechart–topping 1970s band asthey prepare to perform atSouthport Theatre.The group behind the hit‘Bye Bye Baby’ will head tothe Promenade based theatreon September 20 to wowaudiences with the very besthits from the 70s.The band, which hadnumber–one singles acrossthe world including the US,Japan, Canada and Australia,enjoyed a string of nine UKtop–10 hits from 1971 to1976 including number onehits Bye Bye Baby and Give aLittle Love.Singer McKeown took timeout of his busy rehearsals tochat with Champ reporterOllie Cowanand said howexcited he was to be playingin the resort again.“We’ve been to Southportmany times and always havea fantastic gig wherever weplay. The reception is spot onand the fans are from allLes McKeown chatted to the Champion about the Roller’snew tourwalks of life.“It amazes me how you getmany young and new fanscoming along as well whoknow all the old classics.“It just goes to show that wehave an impression thattravels through generations.“That legacy is one of themany reasons I decided to goback on tour with the RollersThe band has never beenbetter and we’re lookingforward to coming toSouthport.The band started inEdinburgh, Scotland in 1966,and has seen numerouschanges over the years, butthe classic line–up during itsheyday included McKeown,guitarists Eric Faulkner andStuart Wood, bassist AlanLongmuir, and drummerDerek Longmuir.The band, which inspired”Rollermania“ in their fans,had four top–selling albumsincluding number onealbums Rollin’ and OnceUpon a Star, Wouldn’t YouLike it, which reachednumber three and Dedicationwhich reached number–four.To book your tickets visitwww.atgtickets.com or call0844 871 7627We make it — We supply itWe fit it — We guarantee it!MD Joinery are a family run business with many years experience and a long history of satisfi ed customers.Our high quality REHAU uPVC Energy Efficient windows, doors and conservatories are all manufactured on site.We also carry out alterations and extensions and provide and manage all building services to clients requirements.COMPLIANTA Reputation Built on Integrity, Morals and ValuesNo Hype - No Pressure - No Sales PersonJust an honest quality service from a trusted family firm...Call us now for a ‘no obligation’ quotationor why not pay us a visit at our showroomand see the quality of our products for yourself• Windows & Doors• Conservatories/Orangeries• Roofl ine Products• Joinery & Building Services• Trade Window Suppliers• uPVC Windows and DoorRepair Services• Replacement DoubleGlazed Units3 Slaidburn Crescent, Southport PR9 9YFTel 01704 229471Fax: 01704 231114 • www.mdjoinery.co.ukOpen 8am - 5pm Mon to Fri • Weekends by appointment1119472