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Brian Francis Connolly (5 October 1945 – 10 February 1997) was a Scottish singer-songwriter, musician and actor, best known as the lead singer of glam rock band Sweet between 1968 and 1979 and known for his charismatic stage presence and distinctive voice.
Brian Connolly died at the age of 51 on 9 February 1997, from liver failure and repeated heart attacks, attributed to his abuse of alcohol in the 1970s and early 1980s. Mick Tucker died on 14 February 2002 from leukaemia, at the age of 54. On 4 June 2020 it was announced that Steve Priest had died. [17]
Their best-known line-up included lead vocalist Brian Connolly, bassist Steve Priest, guitarist Andy Scott, and drummer Mick Tucker. Currently, one version of the band is led by Scott and included Tucker between 1985 and 1991, while the other was led was Priest until his death in 2020 and is still touring.
Billy Connolly has given a frank update on his health in his newly-released book, The Accidental Artist.. The 81-year-old Scottish comedian, who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2013 ...
However, The Sweet would pen a number of their own hits. Priest often directly backed up Brian Connolly's vocals and took distinctive short high pitched vocal leads which was a key to their musical style at that time. He adopted a camp image, wearing heavy make-up and outrageous costumes. [3]
Brian Laundrie’s parents have never been charged with any crime in relation to their son’s actions. They have maintained they did not know their son murdered Gabby Petito before this ...
A New York mother has spent nearly a decade fighting for justice after her 6-week-old son died while sleeping in a baby product that was later voluntarily recalled. In 2015, Kiersten Connolly gave ...
[9] [10] His wife Janet, his daughter Aiston and his niece Angela were at his bedside when he died. [11] [12] He went to the doctors the Friday before, and was checked into hospital on 9 February, which was also the five year death anniversary of Brian Connolly. [9] He is buried in an unmarked grave in Chorleywood House cemetery. [9]