Stuart Wood (musician) explained

Birth Name:Stuart John Wood
Alias:"Woody"
Birth Date:25 February 1957
Birth Place:Edinburgh, Scotland
Instrument:Guitar, keyboards, bass, vocals
Genre:Rock, pop rock, Celtic
Occupation:Musician, songwriter
Years Active:1970–present
Current Member Of:Bay City Rollers

Stuart John "Woody" Wood (born 25 February 1957), is a Scottish musician, songwriter and producer. Wood is best known as the guitarist for the 1970s band the Bay City Rollers since joining in 1974.[1]

Career

Wood's professional career began in 1974, aged 17, when he joined The Bay City Rollers.

During the 1970s, the Bay City Rollers would earn immense popularity, which would be nicknamed Rollermania (the name inspired by that of Beatlemania).

When the band reformed for a reunion tour in 2015, Wood announced in 2016 that he was bowing out stating that disputes with Les McKeown had left him no choice. Wood posted to social media: "Hi all... just to say TITP (T In The Park, Scottish festival) is my last gig. Disappointed is an understatement but outwith my control"

Wood remains active with the Bay City Rollers and are about to release their new single 'Keep On Rollin'...KOR

Personal life

Wood lives in Edinburgh, Scotland, where he was also born and raised, with his wife Denise.[2] He taught Music Technology at a local college.[3]

Discography

See main article: Bay City Rollers discography.

Albums

TitleYear
Rollin'1974
Once Upon a Star1975
Bay City Rollers1975
Wouldn't You Like It?1975
Rock n' Roll Love Letter1976
Dedication1976
It's a Game1977
Strangers in the Wind1978
Elevator1979
Voxx1980
Ricochet1981
Breakout '851985
A Christmas Shang-A-Lang2015

Singles

YearTitle
1974"Remember (Sha-La-La-La)"
"Shang-a-Lang"
"Summerlove Sensation"
"All of Me Loves All of You"
1975"Bye, Bye, Baby"
"Give a Little Love"
"Don't Stop the Music"
"Love Me Like I Love You"
1976"Saturday Night"
"Money Honey"
"Rock and Roll Love Letter"
"I Only Want to Be with You"
"Yesterday's Hero"
"Dedication"
"Don't Worry Baby"
1977"It's a Game"
"You Made Me Believe in Magic"
"The Way I Feel Tonight"
"Don't Let the Music Die"
1978"Where Will I Be Now"
"All of the World Is Falling in Love"
1979"Turn on the Radio"
"Hello and Welcome Home"
1980"God Save Rock & Roll"
1981"Life on the Radio"
"No Doubt About It"
1983"Piece of the Action"
1985"When You Find Out"
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Live

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: Hatterstone . Simon . 18 June 2005 . The Roller coaster . . 2 June 2011.
  2. Web site: Bay City Rollers’ Stuart ‘Woody’ Wood: ‘I wanted a Mercedes, but no one would insure me’. Richard. Webber. 22 December 2019. www.telegraph.co.uk.
  3. Web site: Stuart "Woody" Wood and the Legacy of the Bay City Rollers . 24 July 2018. 2023-04-02 . InsideHook . en-US.