Category: Memories
Sweet was born
by Frank Torpey My first band in 1962 was an instrumental group mainly Shadows, myself, Mick Tucker (drums), John Neighbor (bass) and Fred G (guitar). Next band 1963 /64 Dino and the Diamonds semi pro outfit. We worked fairly decent venues. We supported Shane Fentone, The Hollies (just one look no1 in the charts) The […]
Why did Brian leave Sweet
On 23rd February 1979 it was announced that Brian Connolly had left Sweet, to pursue a solo career. It came as quite a shock for many fans. Connolly and the Sweet had just had a top ten single in the UK with ‘Love Is Like Oxygen’, their album Level Headed made the top sixty and […]
In memory of Mick Tucker
Mick died in hospital at 11.35am the 14th of February 2002. He had become unwell the Friday before and had informed friends he was going to see the doctor, but was then admitted to hospital on Saturday February 9th – a day we all remember, it being the anniversary of Brian’s death. Unfortunately Mick’s health […]
In memory of Brian Connolly
Brian Connolly was born in Hamilton, Scotland on the 5th October 1945. He was adopted at birth and went by the name Brian McManus until he was 18, when he discovered that he was adopted and changed his surname to his mother´s, Connolly. He moved to Middlesex and joined Wainwright’s Gentlemen, replacing Ian Gillan. Wainwright’s […]
I wore a crown then began to frown
Andy was invited to sit on the Gibson Throne at NAMM January 2015 in Los Angeles.
Sweet, Suzi Quatro and Shane Richie
Sweet, Suzi Quatro and Shane Richie performing Ballroom Blitz on 21 November 2014 at the BA Concorde Club for British Airways charity Flying Start.
Open letter from Nicola Connolly
20th August 1997. Open Letter to Sweet Fans I believe that this letter is to be published in various Sweet Fan magazines. Firstly, I would like to thank everyone for letters, cards and messages of goodwill following the news of my father’s passing. Special thanks to all who attended the funeral service at Denham and […]