Five '70s Bands That Should Have Been Bigger
Some were struck by member defections, some by death. Others just had a run of very bad luck.
Sweet
Watch Transit Method Cover Sweet's 'Set Me Free'
Austin-based heavy rockers are currently touring in support of their 'Othervoid' album.
Ronnie James Dio Nearly Joined Sweet, Says Andy Scott
He may never have fronted Black Sabbath if British glam band voted him in.
Sweet Bassist Steve Priest Dead at 72
News was confirmed by former bandmate Andy Scott.
How Sweet Finally Broke Out With 'Sweet Fanny Adams'
Unfortunately, this album was never released in the U.S.
Sorting Through Two Versions of Sweet's 'Desolation Boulevard'
In either variation, this is a loud, rocking and joyous album full of great songs.
Let's Get Glammed Up
Before we get into our list of the Top 10 Sweet Songs, allow us to place them in the proper context in rock history. Say the words "glam rock" to some and they think of Poison or Motley Crue. They would be wrong! The hairspray brigade of the '80s was another creature entirely...
Sweet Singer Brian Connolly’s Smoking Led To His Departure From The Band
According to Sweet bassist Steve Priest, singer Brian Connolly had to quit the legendary glam band because of his serious smoking habit. Priest claims that his nicotine habit caused serious damage to that golden voice. “A lot of the songs were really up there – and he smoked like a chimney. So he used to lose his voice a lot."
Andy Scott Of Sweet Faces $78,000 Legal Bill After Courtroom ‘Blitz’ Over $1.25 Used CD
Andy Scott, guitarist for the Sweet, got more than he bargained for when he tried to sue an E-Bay customer for selling a used CD from his band, and now faces a whopping $78,000 legal bill.
Sweet Return With New Album ‘New York Connection’
Original Sweet guitarist Andy Scott has a new record ready to roll out, featuring interesting takes on songs by originally recorded by other artists, and furthermore, each mixed with elements of classic Sweet songs.