Ian Mitchell
Ian Kevin David Mitchell.

Born:  22nd August 1958 - Northern Ireland

Born at the family home in Downpatrick, County Down

Guitarist

Formed first band, Albatross in 1972 at a local Youth Club.

After meeting BCR and Pat McGlynn, people thought they were related as they looked alike

Band opened for BCR in Belfast
 

Joined BCR on 1st April 1976, aged 17, replacing Alan Longmuir.

Remained a member of BCR for only 7 months.

Left the band on November 10th 1976.

Ian participated in the band reunions in the 1980s.

Ian has also performed with with groups Young City Stars, Rosetta Stone, Roxx and The Ian Mitchell Band.

Ian became a citizen of the US on the 25th March 2005.

Ian owns an entertainment company in Orange County with his wife Wendy-Ann
and still performs regularly.

He and his band tour as The Bay City Rollers featuring Ian Mitchell. Their line up includes Carl Driggs, former lead singer of Paul Revere and The Raiders, Canadian actor and musician, Eric Crabb as well as Los Angeles singer/songwriter, Mark Pont.

Click here to visit Ian's Live Gig Guide