In
1968 Brian Connolly and Mick Tucker founded 'Sweetshop' (they
rehearsed above it!), Steve Priest was recruited and the name
shortened to Sweet.
Andy Scott completed the line-up and the band set off on the
endless road to success. 40 years on, more than 30 million
record sales, Sweet - still alive and kicking.
Andy Scott has kept the
Sweet flame burning, crossing
effortlessly between Heavy Rock and Power Pop, still
influencing bands from many eras (Def Leppard, Motley Crue,
Kaiser Chiefs among others) and performing at more than 100
shows every year around the world.
The Sweet line-up alongside Andy - on
Lead vocals and Bass guitar is Pete
Lincoln, a great vocalist, he has been
with the band more than three years
and his highly acclaimed musical past
includes 'Cliff Richard and the
Shadows', 'Tina Turner', 'Shakin'
Stevens' and more recently 'Sailor'.
Steve Grant is one of those unique
musicians who can play any instrument,
with Sweet it is limited to
keyboards/guitar/vocals but no less
spectacular. He has been with the band
more than ten years and his musical
history includes 'The Animals',
'George Harrison', 'Alvin Lee' and
'Alan Price Band'. Every band needs a
'Bruce'! Bruce Bisland is an
incredible drummer, a powerhouse. He
is also the comedian of the band. He
has been with the band for almost
twenty years, his former bands include
'Statetrooper', 'Wildfire', 'Praying
Mantis' and many other 'Heavy Metal'
bands of the 80's.
Andy has stated that this is arguably
the best incarnation since the
original band so catch them if you
can!