Patrick James "Pat" McGlynn (born 31 March 1958, Edinburgh

Edinburgh

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, Scotland

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) was a rhythm guitar

Rhythm guitar

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ist for the Bay City Rollers

Bay City Rollers

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In late 1976, McGlynn briefly joined the Rollers as a replacement for band member Ian Mitchell. McGlynn was gone from the band early the following year. In May 2005, McGlynn and former Rollers lead singer Les McKeown

Les McKeown

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were arrested and later cleared on drug charges.

He lives in Edinburgh with his wife and daughter.