Brian Connolly Lead Singer of The Sweet his Final Resting Place Famous Celebrity Graves

[@flyerphil]

Nice tribute to Brian Connolly. Sad to hear that he had passed. always will remember "Block Buster" RIP Brian

[@ericgeorge5483]

Anybody who was fortunate enough to grow up during the 70's will remember the glam era and no band showcased those times more than The Sweet. Brian as a frontman and vocalist will remain for us lucky ones as the charesmatic front man with the awesome voice and personality who propelled the band to massive sucess worldwide. HE WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.

[@tobyhjalmarbensen5551]

My favorite band in 1975 ❤ Sweet forever 21-06-23 : every day I listen to Sweet forever ❤❤❤❤

[@kimgrattage6049]

Was 14 when the guys hit the charts, Brian was every girls' fantasy back then.

[@Robotina-e8u]

Yes, Brian was charismatic. :)

[@ulla1623]

Damn right 😢

[@sandrahoward5695]

Amen to that my friend 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@frdavid755]

My brother was Steve Priest, and I remember Brian and have happy memories of him.

[@MotorHomeBeepBeep]

Very interesting. If you ever want to do a little interview contact me. Take care of yourself. Alan

[@virginiadodsworth3718]

Lovely guy, he must have been a great brother?

[@davidconley3610]

My condolences on your brother’s death. The group gave me great enjoyment during my late teens 🙏

[@elainemilnes7395]

Rip Steve, Love from a massive Sweet fan ❤️

[@jackhargreaves1911]

Steve is much missed

[@timsavini2585]

The most criminally underrated group in the history of rock music. The Sweet were a phenomenal band, not least because of Brian (and Steve's) vocals.

[@fus149hammer5]

Believe it or not the high falsetto in the band was Andy Scott but Steve could certainly do the camp stuff.😂

[@rinaticson390]

I wish I could have seen them live . Born too late

[@Eric3248]

Absolutely fully agree !!

[@Slamit88]

@@fus149hammer5Actually, as Andy Scott once stated: "They (SOMEHOW!!) all had UNIQUE /Natural "Pitch Range" of Octaves, which made those "(4) Part Harmonies" SO Darn WONDERFUL!! Fus149🎙🎙🎙🎙🕶

[@fus149hammer5]

@saturnsun203 He was probably the best looking glam rocker of the seventies. Some wag did once claim The Sweet looked like a bunch of bricklayers who'd raided their sisters dressing up box! Slade were never lookers especially Dave, Bolan and Bowie were effeminate and Glitter was already in his thirties at the top of his career (positively decrepit by the standards of the day) and probably already wearing a wig! No you are right Brian was the ultimate glam rock artist but apparently he wasn't too keen on the over the top costumes the band wore. If you look at videos or pictures of the band on TOTP, his costumes although sporting glitter and shiny bits, weren't nearly as outrageous as Andys or Steves. It's just a shame he went on to resemble his brother Mark McManus in looks.

[@adreenal]

I rehearsed with Brian in 1987 for about 6 months in Ram Rehearsal Studios in Rickmansworth, he wasn’t a happy chap but still gave it his all at the sessions, he then picked the Farmer Brothers to back him & I was ousted! It was still a blast to play with him though, some great stories told & I played with a legend when I was only 20yrs old! RIP Brian.

[@deHelli]

THE SWEET! A band that came from another planet just to get me into music! You did it! An incredible band. I still enjoy hearing them today! Thanks for the video! Of course it's very sad. But for me you will always be this band in gold and silver from the planet "MUSIC". Greetings from Germany! On all The Sweet Fans!

[@janicecooper9673]

I thoroughly enjoyed your tribute to Bran it was time for me I love I loved there music very talented band.😊I was only a young girl then but ii am now 61 great memories thank you so much. astep back

[@davidgoldberg4246]

The Sweet were a great band. Your music lives on. RIP Brian, Mick and Steve.

[@franhurst3658]

He’s still alive in my house… I listen to Sweet everyday…..brilliant front man and very underrated

[@Tcat506]

I'm still listening in June 2024 - 50 years after I discovered them as an 11 year old♥

[@jacquelinec.6785]

Thank You Alan for the nice Tribute to Brian Connolly 🕯️🕊️🙏

[@MotorHomeBeepBeep]

Hello Jacqueline, it's my pleasure and please do enjoyed it. He was very well loved by a lot of people.. regards, Alan

[@alenaalena8389]

I love Sweet only with Brian Connolly, may he rest in peace ... without Brian it's not the same SWEET.....We miss you😢😢 Brian😢😢🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🌟🌟🌟😘

[@ronaldknoebel3247]

Thank you for your great warm tribute to a man who gave so much light, but sank away in darkness. His memory and light will prevail over that darkness forever. Hearing Ball room Blitz for the first time as an 11 year old musician? Are you kidding me?! I was instantly in the same ballroom with them ( every time ) I heard that song. And Steves magical, under rated and diverse sounding voice, was from deep space. The guitar tones? The voice? The phrasing? The atmosphere? It was/ is still out of this world. That song still rocks me to my bones, at very high volume, 50 years later !! Not many songs have that effect on me. The Sweet were not properly credited for their creativity and song quality, although some of their songs are hard to absorb, because The Sweet were in a different time dimension, than we mear mortals were, and it was 1974 here on Earth. Lol They were sent here with a prominent purpose, and fulfilled it beyond our imagination. Its unfortunate for me to remember Steves last days as being challengining ones, ( because I'm sure they were ), but having never net him, I was able to remember him, perhaps like he wished for his fans. As one of the very first and real rock stars on the planet. And look how much light and energy still shines through, long after his departure.

[@diannecarpenter7718]

Brian Connolly, will live on through his music. I will always remember him, when listening to, Sweet. Sweet forever. 🎤🎸🎵🎹🥁

[@khcat9]

Wow,he had such a unique voice I always love sweet!! I'm almost 60 years old,,thanks for taking the time to show where he was buried plaque❤

[@davidsmith5094]

I remember the song "Pappa Joe",,from back in 1970s,,,maybe 72 or 73,,,I loved it.. but never heard it after the 70s were gone . Fast forward to the 2000s,,,and in 2021 or 22,,,I found it on KZbin...it brought back memories,,and nostalgia... It was not until tonight,,15th August 2023 that I stumbled upon a video on KZbin that the guy who sung that song had died !! And so long ago..1997 thereabouts... I take this opportunity to offer condolences to Brian Connally family....however late it might be !!

[@ВикторСтарыгин-ю7о]

Я из России, мне также грустно от этой новости. Когда смотришь записи, все живы, молоды и вдруг...

[@Connie1Fan]

Hello from Florida, USA This was "SWEET" He was talented he was and adored by fans, but the fact of feeling unloved by his closest and not being grounded was enough to destroy him. Indeed a repetitive scene in a lot of big stars and successful people May he finally be happy! May he RIP 🙏🌷

[@heinzsteinmeyer8461]

you are right, Connie. Greetings from Germany to Florida :)

[@norbertzerr1054]

Very great, that was my time. Im´62 years old and a musican too. I was a great time with bands like Sweet, Slade and so on. Best Regards from Germany

[@MotorHomeBeepBeep]

Hi Norbert me and you together. I remember all those times. Thank you my friend

[@kinografen]

What a wonderful ride. Thank you! Brian are STILL my hero - and Sweet as well, off course! Listen to their records quite often, here in Denmark. They have always been here, and always will. The greatest rockmusic in the 70's. Really!

[@marymartinawogan7910]

John Lydon very recently acclaimed The Sweet as forerunners/influencers of British punk. R.I.P. beautiful Brian 💜 Lovely, emotional tribute, well done. 🙂🙏

[@micknordstrom2591]

That was very emotional for me. I have been a huge fan since 1974. Sweet was my first idols and Brian was my favorite. His tone and timing was amazing and there will not be anyone like him ever! I have a hope I will meet him in Heaven.

[@rosannag.8172]

Same!

[@janetterobinson7778]

They were my favorite

[@rosannag.8172]

@@janetterobinson7778 I'm Sweet-Fan since the seventies till today! There's no other band like Sweet 🥰. Life is better with Sweet-Music 🎶

[@janetterobinson7778]

@@rosannag.8172 Hi so I'm I. I now live in Germany for over 40years, driving to work very early in the morning and sometimes sweet is playing on the radio it's still hard not to dance to coaco

[@vadzimaleksandrovic337]

Very similar story to me. The bubble gum era of Sweet's funny song had become as my first step towards modern music. R.i.P. Mr Connelly † Vitaņi ź Biełarùsi ☘️🌻🗡️/ Greetings from Belaruś 🏳️🚩🏳️ to the all fan's society of Sweet💐🤲👏

[@janis041964]

Thank you very much!!! Brian was the hero of my youth! What a great voice!!!!!!

[@fus149hammer5]

I met Brian a few times. Contrary to what some people said about him I found him to be an extremely nice man. Sadly years of substance and alcohol abuse took its toll on him not to mention he was subject to a very vicious beating at the height of his career. The Sweets talent for hard Rock vocal harmonies were every bit as good as Queen and their music style actually predates Mercury's mob. Some of their album tracks verge on metal. Brian was a class act as a singer and a front man. For those of us who know their rock music Brian is a legend.

[@MotorHomeBeepBeep]

Hi Fus about your knowledge and it was wonderful that you met Brian. I've had comparisons between Queen and Sweet for me, they're the 70s at its best and Brian himself. He had the looks, the style and the voice. He was the package. I don't know why it couldn't. Just embrace it I'm I'm going to see if I can buy a biography to fill in the gaps. Thank you, Alan

[@fus149hammer5]

@@MotorHomeBeepBeep My ex is one of the biggest Sweet fans in the world and knew them all. I'm mad on Slade so we made a good pair. I met Brian through her and Mick and Andy too although not in the same company as Brian. Steve I never met as he had long ago moved to the States. I remember Brian had just finished playing the old Marquee Club in Soho and we were chatting backstage. He was genial and friendly after a good gig when someone mentioned Andy Scott.... Suddenly his old scottish accent came out "Dinae ye tak te me about that f***ing £%_^%£%%££^%£%*&£# Scott! Their music was brilliant. Really good hard rock songs that more modern bands cover regularly. You can hear the influence Brian and the boys had on other bands, you can hear Sweet in Queen, Def Leppard, even Iron Maiden and Priest! All my treasured LP's are signed. When Brian asked me who's my favourite band and I sheepishly said Slade, the next time I saw him he gave me a stack of his own newspaper cuttings about them! One other point. I'm of the same generation as you and our musical heroes if they are still here are getting on. Brian was obviously frail and his handsome looks had long left him and so had his voice. I remember someone asked him "Isn't it about time you packed it in?" He said "And do what? I've done this since I was a kid what could I do work in an office?" It's the same for Dave Hill and Don Powell, Les Gray, Alvin Stardust, Suzy Q, its in the blood. They are and were one offs not something off a Stock Aitkin Waterman or Cowell production line they had genuine talent and Brian was one of the best. Cheers mate. 👍

[@elainebines6803]

When I was a teenager I thought Brian had it all going on ❤️ Bless him, I think jealousy reared it's evil head when he was attacked at the prime of his career 😔

[@fus149hammer5]

@@elainebines6803 There is some suspicion that his attack was planned. The band was desperate to get away from their contract with Chinn and Chapman. They were frustrated that the songs written for them didn't reflect the true hard rock the band wanted to play. Of course they enjoyed the trappings of success but they wanted total control of their musical output. Chinn and Chapman wrote the hits but allowed the band to write the B sides which is why they were of a much heavier style of rock and to a lot of people much better songs. Songs like Tiger Feet were originally offered to Sweet but they put their foot down and refused to record it therefore it was offered to Mud. Of course it became a massive hit for them. It's such a shame only Andy Scott is still around. Mick a marvellous drummer died of leukaemia and Steve died in 2020. His last years were particularly sad. Still living and playing in the US until his death he had became so overweight at his last shows he played sitting down backed by a band made up of kids who were barely old enough to be his grandchildren but the band was still called The Sweet. As I said in a previous comment what else could he do? He like the rest of the band were musicians from their teens. How could they do a nine to five job that late in life?

[@JCStorm76]

@@fus149hammer5Andy has mellowed a lot now and in a lot of ways regrets the way he treated Brian but in saying that Brian brought a lot of this on himself sadly

[@owlmagic1556]

The Sweet were my Favourite 70s band as I was growing up. I have all their singles on Vinyl. When I watch Sweet Videos and songs now , they always take me back . They had some brilliant tunes. RIP Brian. You will always be remembered ❤

[@BassGirlSusan1961]

"Time is on my side, I got it all, I heard that pride always comes before a fall"..Love is Like Oxygen 1978. Sleep in peace Brian, you have earned it.

[@BassGirlSusan1961]

@Anne Woodward Brian died in 1997. 1978 refers to when mentioned song was released. So try again dear.

[@peteiswriteingnow]

@Anne WoodwardI think you will find it was 1997 he was only 51.

[@peteiswriteingnow]

@Anne Woodward look it up on Wikipedia plus I saw him interviewed in 92 on TV and he looked ill then

[@peteiswriteingnow]

@Anne Woodward Go on KZbin type in Brian' Connorlly of the Sweet last interview it was in 1995 he is talking about he's drink problem.

[@peteiswriteingnow]

@Anne Woodward And you get it into your head he didn't others on here agree.

[@tammyranaldi113]

Awesome video and plaque. Brian Connolly and Sweet will not be forgotten. They were out when I was young and I still like them alot today. RIP Brian and Steve and Mick. Thanks for the music. TR👍

[@JMFM1968]

Desolation Boulevard is one of my favorite albums of all time. "Life goes on, you know it ain't easy" RIP Brian Connolly!

[@volkermarquardt976]

Nice story. From 1985 I was often at Brian's concerts, which weren't always good, and I was also able to visit him backstage. He was always friendly and interested in the SWEET fans. He will never be forgotten, our Brian Connolly.

[@Griffo5446]

Rest in peace Brian.. your music brought me so much pleasure and still does

[@ulla1623]

Top of the pops is where I remember him from. Mmmm. Lovely face with no sense of arrogance. I can see that he needed to sing to get away from his pain and the rest of the band were not always kind to him. He had to fight to carry on as lead singer even though he formed the band. 😎

[@heinzsteinmeyer8461]

thanks for the fast ride through Brians tragic life. Brian was searching for real love for his whole life. May he now rest in peace and rock on in heaven together with Mick and Steve 🙂

[@ajayhelliwell5817]

I loved him! I definitely would want him around ❤

[@sherimcdaniel3491]

Ballroom Blitz was (and still is!) my favorite song and if I had a quarter for every time I heard “TURN THAT DAMNED SONG OFF!!!!” after I’d played it consistently for several minutes! When I want to feel “up” I go to the “ballroom”. So thank you for the music, Brian - it lives on and on!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 And thank you for taking me to see where he was placed to rest. First time on your channel and I’m going now to check it out!! ❤️🐈

[@laurencelevene4333]

Brian was a incredible singer and sweet fanny adams is the best album I've ever heard. Every song is light years ahead of it's time

[@MotorHomeBeepBeep]

Well Lawrence, you've encouraged me now. I've made a note. I'm going to listen to the LP. I was watching all their hits last night but with your comment, I'm going to listen to the LP soon on Spotify. Thank you for that. Alan

[@laurencelevene4333]

@@MotorHomeBeepBeep make sure you listen to the British version, Alan as the American release had tracks from desolation boulevard on it as well and left out some of the best ones on sweet fanny Adams

[@nadeghdakachalova8952]

@@MotorHomeBeepBeep Dlaczego z Spotify???W KZbin zly dźwięk???Dżękue.

[@michaeldurrant6045]

I met Brian Connolly and Steve priest in the 70's, I grew up listening to sweet and bands like Hush, these bands are once in a lifetime and I'm glad I grew up with this music. I'm now 63 and I still listen to Sweet and all the great songs from the 70'

[@lesyarde3124]

Very nice tribute! My first favorite band was The Sweet. Heard them in 1973/74 and I still listen to them with amazement. Incredible band and singer. RIP Brian, and thank you...

[@exgunnerdaz]

I play The Sweet very loud in my bar cheers to Brian 🥂 their music will never die.

[@DavesGarden1714]

RIP Brian you sang and performed some brilliant songs,you are part of my youth

[@lauriepoloni2668]

The Sweet were ahead of their time, great band.

[@darrenlittleton-df5cr]

Thank you for this tribute to Brian. From a small town in Iowa their music had us rocking on Saturday nights.

[@angelamartin5003]

My husband loved the sweet. Very sad but so lovely to know he's story. Thank you.

[@dannylopez9129]

Great documentary.. much appreciated. Brian was a true original. Bit before my time, but highly admired for his amazing vocal talent and incredible songs / albums the band created. RIP Brian. You Will Always Rock!!! 🤘🏿🙏👍❤️

[@Muirton66]

With hits like Ballroom Blitz and Teenage Rampage my opinion is that the Sweet half opened the door for the punk explosion that was about to happen. This bands contribution to British music and culture should never ever be underestimated, a fantastic outfit.

[@brendagibbs2665]

A sad story 😞 I hope he has now found peace and love. I loved sweet when I was a teenager in the 70s. RIP Brian 🙏

[@anthonyharty1732]

Sweet we’re a fantastic band with great musicians.

[@anthonyharty1732]

“were”

[@brendagibbs2665]

In heaven

[@maderleinethomas4213]

Brilliant group, great music. Thanks for the memories ❤️

[@sabinebrignell7210]

Thankyou so much for sharing this, I was a teenager in the 70s and remember dancing to The Sweet tunes at the school discos! I have all the vinyl singles. RIP Brian Connolly.

[@markmackay1628]

Lovely tribute thankyou for this. Always and forever The Sweet will always be my favourite band. The Sixteens being my favourite song all time. RIP Brian.

[@rosannag.8172]

Thank you for posting 👍 R.I.P. Brian, best frontman ever 🎤 Unforgotten and forever in my heart ❤ Keep on rocking and having fun with Mick 🥁 and Stevie 🎸 where ever you guys are.

[@petrawannowius6051]

Danke Allen.👋👍 Ich habe The Sweet mit Brian Conolly in den späten 90ern/ 2000ern live im "FlicFlac" in Gerlingen/ Stuttgart/ Baden-Württemberg mit meinem Kumpel Tom gesehen. Obwohl leider sehr wenige Fans dort waren, die Band und Brian waren genial.👋👋 Er hat mir sogar meine Blockbuster Single signiert. War echt super 👍und er war überhaupt nicht arrogant. Ein tolles Erlebnis.👋 Es ist sehr schlimm, daß er dann später so abgestürzt ist. ☹️😪 Danke Brian für dieses geniale Konzert. 🎤🎸🎙️😎 und Ruhe in Frieden Brian!!! 😪

[@MotorHomeBeepBeep]

Hi Petra 👋

[@luxdico]

Thx for the upload. Gr8 singer, gr8 band. R.I.P. Brian Connolly

[@nigelrmason]

Great video Alan. I love the Sweet. Great riffs and Brian's vocals are awesome.

[@MotorHomeBeepBeep]

Hello Nigel, he did look the great glam rocker didn't they with a lovely voice? Thank you for the nice comment mate

[@marinaramundo272]

Danke für das schöne Video, die Sweet waren in meiner Jugendzeit meine Favoriten und höre sie heute noch sehr gerne auf KZbin, waren alle tolle Jungs.. Brian Connolly & Mick Tucker & Steve Prist & Andy Scott🥰..

[@terryodams2244]

I can Remember the Sweet Great band 1973 I was still in School but a teenager so I grew up listening to there music..R.i.p. Brian one of the greats .

[@raycooper9307]

I grew up watching The Sweet on TV, along with all the Glam Rock at the time, as kids we thought he was the one of the ultimate Glam Stars..whenever I hear The Sweet I’m taken back to a more innocent time- thanks for this👍

[@MotorHomeBeepBeep]

Hello Ray, it was a wonderful time. It was so bright and exciting. I love the glamour on television. It made you think of a world that really didn't exist I guess. But it still made it exciting. Wonderful memories we share I'm sure. Thank you, Alan

[@andyp942]

Nice tribute Alan. Brian and Sweet were my heroes as a kid in the 70's and cultivated my taste for rock music. I was lucky to meet Brian once in the late 80's when his Sweet band played Wolverhampton. It was a shame to see his health so affected but he was still getting out there and performing I'd had a few beers when he came into the bar and I got a hug and a signed beer mat from the great man. Glad I got to tell him he made a big impact on me.

[@MotorHomeBeepBeep]

Hello Andy, I love your comment and memory. I'll superb when you're a big fan to meet one of your idols and it sounds like he was really sweet with you. No pun intended ☺️ I've read a few stories about how Brian was nice with fans. They were a superb group. A lot of people put them alongside Queen they were great. Musicians in brown was a great front man. Thank you for the lovely comment. Take care, Alan

[@stephanbamps9265]

thank you mr for this tour.Brian was a superstar .

[@rosannag.8172]

Yes! Definitely 🥰

[@dellcoats4648]

I’ve discovered this band on KZbin last year.Brian was a great singer and the band is killer

[@ericka8440]

Such a sad story. I grew up listening to the Sweet. Watching them on top of the pops. Great sound. Hopefully found peace in heaven. Thank you for sharing.

[@MotorHomeBeepBeep]

Ericka Hug

[@janjohnsonamarillas3386]

Thank you so much , really love the original Sweet !

[@juliehamel4518]

God Bless You Brian 🙏😇💝 You Are A Wonderful Man 💖 Thank You For The Songs You Sang and Showing Up Cheerful and Gorgeous 🥰💝🎉 We Love You 🌹💞🌹💞🌹💞🌹💞🌹💞🌹

[@Zoro007]

Great day's sadly never to return, you thought anything was possible in the 70' s and you couldn't wait for Thursday's to see Top of the Pops.... fantastic times, if you weren't there it's impossible to understand....RIP Brian !

[@mjh5437]

Unforgettable voice and look,he was great.

[@shelleywhalen9201]

Brian Connolly was my first heart throb can’t remember what age I was when my dad got a tape recorder and my big brother taped Hiawatha and me and my pal used to play it in the sitting room and sing to it lol 😂 thank you so very much for sharing hugs Shelley ❤❤❤

[@dogsbod]

Thankyou nice video sweet were my band in my early teenage years and the excitement i felt when i heard thier latest single was fantastic miss those days so brian steve mick and andy thankyou for you wonderful music still sounds great today

[@michellabbe1716]

J'écoutais les sweet en boucle, de super souvenirs me remontent.

[@Blossom1948]

Another smashing cover ..I love the sweet..God rest Brian R.I.P 🙏..keep up your good work with these videos..sterling job👍👌

[@Micke_Holmberg-D.A.V.]

Bought my first Sweet album 1976 which was "Give Us a Wink" & after that they were my favourite band of that time & their music lives on. Brian was a fantastic singer... R.I.P.

[@jackiestewart3651]

Very respectful and humble Thankyou . Sweet was part of my youth too. Enjoyed this

[@mr.pac.4614]

It was sad but at the same time great to see the plaque for Brian, being a Sweet fan since the 70’s and still playing their music! A great era!

[@sue_62]

A sad ending for a lovely man, thank you for sharing.

[@leanneh5293]

Ballroom Blitz and Blockbuster are still absolute belters! Such a sad loss. Great video again! 😊😊

[@MotorHomeBeepBeep]

Leanne very kind. Take care.

[@supermamamaxi]

Thank you Sir for being respectful and thanks for taking us along. Now I have "my" closure. Rock On.

[@maryrecoy1616]

Brian I Kno the pain n depression of a family tht just don't seem to care about you..I'm still dealing w the depression from years of lies..Thankyou for leaving us with a legend of vocal gold I never tire of watching you...Much Love from a eternal "Brian" fan!!🤘🎤🧡🌅😊🙏

[@graham5525]

Thanks Alan for a wonderful tribute video to Brian Connolly,and who for most of us will fetch good memories of our youth of years gone by.

[@MotorHomeBeepBeep]

Let's relive them. I've done it today after the video. There's nothing wrong with it. Thank you, Graham

[@Cerecia61]

I met Brian a few times and he was such a sweet and gentle man. It was so sad to see him in the stat he was at the end due to his drinking and thins and he told me about his heart attacks. I felt so sad to hear about it and to see him in the state he was. One nice memory of him was outside the hotell after the gig here in Sweden 15th of February 1978 when he grabbed me and we had a little dance together and a chat. Great memory. R.I.P sweet Brian.

[@dapdne4916]

Brian Connelly was a true rock trailblazer.

[@Robbocop]

I'm 66 years old and spent much of my teens with the likes of The Sweet, T Rex, Roxy Music Suzy Quatro and let's not forget the super group ABBA and others and consider myself very fortunate to have done so. I have CDs of all of them but mainly listen via Amazon Unlimited with many tracks being available in Ultra HD. It's the kind of stuff one doesn't tire of. Nicky Chinn and Mike Chapman, who wrote many hit tunes for these guys were the masters of British pop in the 70s . Better by far than Stock Aitkin and Waterman who followed in the 80s and who had a much more generic sound. Today there are some talented artists around but few, I'd say, that equal the skills of our old favorites who simply did not have the technology to cover their flaws either on disc or on stage. What you saw (and heard) was what you got. Bless them all. My life is so much richer for them.

[@ledlight6630]

RIP Brian Connolly ❤🙏thanks for this tribute 🙏🙋‍♀️

[@boogieelaine]

beautiful thank you for this my era sweet t.rex mud my favourites

[@Thereishope664]

Nicely compiled tribute to a true great of the 1970's music scene. Saw him at the Rainbow in 1973. Sadly Steve Priest passed away in 2020 aged 72.

[@mykehyslop198]

I bought all of their records.There were brilliant.

[@elizabethadams4921]

I was a kid in the 70’s and I remember sweet so clearly, he was amazing singer RIP Brian, thank you for the music ❤️

[@asbonescemetery]

Brilliant as always pleasure to watch

[@jujulionesselsa1416]

I loved their music. Epic band. Thats the thing when you feel deep emptiness because of abandonment. Which more often dependency for an escape. Rest easy Brian. 💙💙💙💙

[@flaviopitanga65]

❤thanks for posting. The Sweet is one of my favorite band. RIP Brian Connelly

[@MotorHomeBeepBeep]

Thank you for your comment

[@bill9763]

RIP Brian, lead singer of one of the top bands of the 70’s. I loved listening to The Sweet on TOTP’s, Brian was a great vocalist & thanks to KZbin their back catalogue will be appreciated by a new generation of fans. I recently listened to ‘Fever Of Love’ which for me is how I will always remember The Sweet. RIP Brian - your music lives on.

[@marie-louisesegerlov8625]

My love since 1972,I was 12 and hade Brian on the walls🤩🤩🤩

[@marie-louisesegerlov8625]

Me to ❤❤

[@therealslimshady4555]

Brian was the first real rock n roll star 🌟 I ever seen. Coolest man ever 😎 🙌 ❤️

[@sallychanning3723]

A lovely tribute to Brian Connolly, I was a teen in the 70s, so musically he played a big part in that glam rock era. Taken from us far too young. Thankyou for the video, I do enjoy them, yes, some have a sad story but you have such a sunny and happy vibe. 🌞👍

[@MotorHomeBeepBeep]

Hello Sally, I know it has been quite enlightening doing this channel. So many people that are in entertainment seem to struggle with coping. Anyway, they all make an interesting story and we can pass our thoughts and memories on which is lovely. Hope to see you again on the next one. Alan

[@sallychanning3723]

@@MotorHomeBeepBeep yes absolutely, it really brings it home doesn't it, that they are just human beings, the same as us with the same problems that life can throw at us! Thankyou for your reply, look forward to the next one. 😃

[@bigg7047]

Very underrated band… love is like oxygen, what a classic..

[@karinfandrey181]

Thank you so much for your time to do this for us 💕 ... Brian had a very strange Horoscop ... you can see all in there ... the Stardom, the Fall, the Addiction ... the Voice ... the Beauty ... the Lonelyness ... i loved him deeply ... i still do 😍 ... in the 70er years i did take my Sweetsongs within to School ... the boys laughed about me ... the early Songs are very soft ... but : He really sounded like an Angel 😇 ... afterwards they told me, that they have not been real Rockstars 😳 ... because of that ... nowadays i am so happy to see and hear and read ... that they have been very very good ... i am from Germany ... i hope you can understand ... what i wanted to tell you 📚 ... best wishes from near Düsseldorf 🍻🍺🍻 ... 🎵🎼🎶

[@michaelduthie264]

Thanks Alan. A BIG Sweet fan from Australia.

[@MotorHomeBeepBeep]

That super Michelle

[@meganhall1306]

Thanks Alan, loved this blog. I was a big fan of the Sweet, such a sad ending for such a big star. Xx

[@MotorHomeBeepBeep]

Hello Megan, they had some great hits and he was a good looking guy with a great voice. It's a shame he couldn't handle it. I had a natural destructive disposition to alcohol. What a shame. Thank you though. Nice to see you Alan

[@cartimandua_]

It was heartbreaking to see him on that daytime show not long before he died.

[@tallulahbelleoriginals7709]

I was about 6 years old and with my parents when I saw Sweet. 1972 ish. He came into the audience and knocked over my Cresta pop all over my crisps. He took me on stage and performed the next song with me on his shoulders. It’s on cinefilm somewhere. A very early memory of mine 😊

[@hanapliskova4707]

Brian tě vzal na pódium??...hledala jsem video ale nikde nejseš 🤔... zdravím z České republiky 🤗🤗

[@privaternutzer7595]

oh the band I really loved ... I was 12 when they were at the top and I still love to listen to the music nowadays. Great band, great guys. So kind that you showed his resting place. Beautifully made.

[@mike7279]

Great video about Brian and the band ..thank you

[@wendyvann6685]

So sad, and yes " Turn to the love ones you've got, and you've got it all" well said Alan, and it's so true. I remember Sweet, loved most of their hits , and I had Brian's hair style for a while. Beautiful plaque, such a sad life he had. I've learned more about him and the rest of sweet , ive said it before and I'll say it again, Alan you bring them back to us in such a lovely way , and send us back in time, thank you , wendy x

[@MotorHomeBeepBeep]

Hello Wendy, The word is loved. It doesn't matter whether it's family or friends, but if they love you you have got it all and I know that we all have. Hopefully a few people we really care about and if you have that's all you need. It's 100% true. Is it not? But thank you for pointing out. Watch out for you in the future. Take care, Alan

[@wendyvann6685]

@@MotorHomeBeepBeep oops I missed the d off, but yes it's so true what you say, so look forward to your posts, I seriously think you ought to be snaffled up and be on telly doing what you do xx

[@alelawr]

Thank you for this beautiful film and emotional journey.

[@johnnyballos1889]

Beautifully done, been a sweet fan since I was 10, 57 now grew up with The Sweet

[@denmachan]

I’m also 57 and my first ever record was ‘Ballroom Blitz’. Stumbled on this video which is a very nice tribute!

[@ean-r]

Hi there Motorhome. I hope you are well and happy. My heart was torn apart at watching your very professional and heartfelt feature of Brian. I am pleased that I was a teenager in the 70's. You gave up your time, to tell us of the tragical life and passing of dear Brian. Take care, stay safe, Ian. 🌟🎸

[@MotorHomeBeepBeep]

Hi Ean It seemed like a very sensitive guy. I think that's why the alcohol became too much of a dependency but it was a lovely man from what I've read and they had some classic music. Thank you for the comments Alan

[@ean-r]

@@MotorHomeBeepBeep Thanks Alan. - I remember back in 73 or 72. When 'Wig warm bam' was released. The guy's in work would debate, if it was Bam, or Sam in the song. Because all we had was a crackling radio, and couldn't tell what to y Blackburn was saying. I was only 16 then. But I wouldn't swap then for now Alan. I was so happy then. Take care, Ian. 👍

[@headron66]

Awe thanks for this ALan, loved Sweet! Ballroom Blitz. So sad RIP Brian

[@wholeworldtraveller1632]

I was lucky enough to attend a concert by Sweet in the early 1980s at a local holiday park. The 18+ organisation had booked him and his band. He was at the bar drinking 'Snakebite'. When the Band went on, he was still at the bar, as the drummer played the introduction to Ballroom Blitz, which went on and on as he was still at the bar. He finally appeared and did a faultless set. Took me a week to get my hearing back, but it was worth it. RIP Brian, you were a total star. To the channel, thanks. Excellent video.

[@MotorHomeBeepBeep]

Hello whole world travel. What a fantastic little story, but it highlighted the fact he was deeply engrossed in alcohol but no idea what snake bite is but it sounds powerful. But as you pointed out when he stood up the show went on and it was fantastic. He was just an alcoholic with some psychological problems but a great performer. Thank you for the fantastic story. Loved it. Alan

[@virginiadodsworth3718]

@@MotorHomeBeepBeep Snake Bite is a lethal mix of cider and lager. It blows your head off lol! I haven't had any since the '80s, It nearly finished me off. Brian was such a pro he could have sang brilliantly half unconscious!

[@posypoodle6034]

Snakebite eh? A drink to make you drunk quick and forget.😢

[@samsingh3753]

Did he not slur some of the songs

[@bjarkejensen1441]

WHAT ! a voice he had, it still sounds fresh 🇩🇰