The Sweet epitomised the UK 70s Glam Rock movement with their trademark glitter and glam make-up. The Sweet were also a force to be reckoned with in pure rock music terms too. The Hits stand the test of time and the current line-up with original guitarist Andy Scott still keep the audiences shouting for more!
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
Posted On 23 Dec 2019 at 4:58 pm By : Nick Linazasoro Sweet live at the De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill-on-Sea 21.12.19 Legendary 70’s glam rock icons Sweet offered up the perfect Christmas gift for their UK fans, with an 18-date nationwide tour, which tonight included a
By Dave Ling October 25, 2017 From Little Willy to a six-foot, confetti spewing penis, The Sweet had it all… except for the credibility they craved. Were these critically derided glam tarts really rock gods after all? “We were like four dissipated old whores,
The glam-rock band Angel was a concept from Andy Scott and Mick Tucker. The band was formed in 1974 from the members of Pebbles. Angel released 2 singles through Polydor and both compositions were written by Andy Scott who co-produced them with
Ole Evenrude’s debut album This Ole Town was produced by Geoff Downes. Mick Tucker & Andy Scott did the backing vocals along with Stevie Lange who of course appeared on the Sweets Level Headed Album. Mick also plays the drums on this
In America, however, the Sweet are still a singles act and still largely Chinn/Chapman. They left Bell when their contract expired in June and recently released their first Capital album, Desolation Boulevard, another compilation LP. Five of the ten tracks are Chinn/Chapman
MR: Andy, How the heck are you? AS: I’m absolutely fine, how’s the weather? MR: Well, today it’s a little rainy. AS: What you think of rain, we’ve had here…real rain, you know? MR: Oh, then you’re calling from Britain? AS: Yes, definitely. MR: You’re always on tour
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
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
1968 Mick Tucker, Steve Priest, Frank Torpey, Brian Connolly 1969 Brian Connolly, Mick Stewart, Steve Priest, Mick Tucker 1970 Brian Connolly, Mick Tucker, Andy Scott, Steve Priest 1979 Andy Scott, Steve Priest, Mick Tucker 1985 Mal McNulty, Phil Lanzon, Andy Scott, Mick Tucker, Paul
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