SWEET - Founder STEVE PRIEST : pt1

[@donbrashsux]

He will be missed by more fans than he will ever know..Thanks Steve for the amazing times ..all the way through ..

[@RedRoo888]

RIP Steve. Rockin in heaven with Brian and Mick. Thanks for the awesome music.

[@callithowiseeit5806]

The famous twinkle of mischief in his eyes seemed to be replaced with a deep sadness these later years, rest well fella

[@chynnadoll3277]

Yes, I agree. He was something to behold in his prime....I had a HUGE crush on him in ‘73 and ‘74. And you’re right. It’s painful to see him like this.

[@Nic1973KISS]

Immediately thought the same when this interview started. So sad. Loved this man.

[@judis6224]

Hadn't been well for years,laboring breathing,put on the weight,hair stringy,sitting down and not singing his sweet parts,should have stayed in england.

[@brendasusanmorris3859]

What a legend!! Met Steve after a gig March 1973. Such a lovely down to earth guy, I fell in love with him then and my heart still jumps a beat when I hear his beautiful voice now. He may be 71yrs old and looks a bit tired, so would anyone if they had worked as hard over the years. Most 71yr olds are retired but Steve is still doing what he loves. My only wish is for him to tour in England again. Please, please come back. Love you Steve priest. Sue. Xxx❤️❤️

[@jamesrichardson-king9359]

Which gig did you meet him at? My mum met them in 1973 too on 31st March 1973 got their autographs and a drumstick 👍👍👍

[@RicTic66]

RIP Steve😢 another legend gone to the great gig in sky.

[@afromanscarecrowproduction9170]

I had the pleasure of being at several Sweet gigs at one at the Blackpool Mecca I shouted for a song. Steve Priest turned his back to me his jacket had ‘fuck you’ embroidered on it. Then he killed me with a wink of his eye. RIP Steve x

[@emilyvaughan7615]

Lol, why am I not surprised...love everything about them! RIP

[@rosannag.8172]

R.I.P dear Stevie 🎸 Thank you for the fantastic Sweet-Music and the joy you brought to your fans 🎶 You are unforgotten 💕 Keep on rocking and having fun with Brian and Mick where ever you guys are 💕

[@richiepangallo]

Steve Priest was such a GREAT entertainer and would be fun to hang with. He, and the rest of the Band were taken advantage of by the horrible greed in that business. On the plus side, their music will carry on and WE know who made it great. My dog at the time was named Willie, who was a German Shepard - Collie that lived over 17 years, and I attribute that to us singing Little Willie to him, and I remember Willie when we did the Ballroom Blitz, wish I had a cell phone cam for those times.....Thanks Steve, wishing you the best...always!

[@gmantramp404]

They're lucky in comparison. Bay City Rollers got feck all

[@aalexjohna]

@@gmantramp404 One of them was a Scottish nonce.

[@janeguest9201]

Steve wrote a book about the original sweet from beginning to end of sweet, there are the sad times and happy times in it, must say Steve has a great dry sense of humour, recommended for all sweet fans.

[@janeguest9201]

Forgot to mention name of book, it's called Are you ready Steve!

[@dubuqueblues69]

@@janeguest9201 I'd LOVE to get this book but it's out of print and crazy expensive. Does he talk extensively about the era after Brian left? Like about Cut Above The Rest and so on? I love Brian but I also love this later period of the band and it's rarely ever even spoken of.

[@janeguest9201]

Warren Hawk... I believe you can only get it in Pdf format now, and no it doesn't go beyond Brian leaving sweet.

[@dubuqueblues69]

@@janeguest9201 I appreciate the info!

[@lisabenneett4735]

It's 2023, and I am still trying to find that book. It must be out of print now.

[@keith3660]

The ravages of time hit us all and I should know I am of a similar age to Steve Priest but he had a look that drew you in. Even now when I watch their videos I can't take my eyes off him. Does anyone else agree?

[@sanndavis7717]

He was definitely,what kept you wondering what he was thinking,and very good looking even into his 50s.He gave a lot of birds a run for their money I'm sure!Awesome guy,hope he keeps going like his music!

[@VyxenBlack]

I Adore him , he was and still is, absolutely magnetic.

[@helenweinstock4524]

Kpee Yes, you’re right. I had a HUGE crush on him. I had never seen any guy before or since who looked like him, or was as magnetic. He was, and is, a gorgeous, gorgeous man🥰

[@sanndavis7717]

Hope he does some more interviews in the future! Love you Steve!!!

[@kimmiwertz6744]

I just melt every time I watch their videos.

[@Mick_Ts_Chick]

RIP dear Steve. You were one of the great ones. Love and miss you, Mick, and Brian. Always in our hearts.💔💟

[@lisagillum-wells1979]

Sweet had something special that many bands don't. Drummer and bassist were in sync.

[@SweetLep1961]

Yes 🙌🏻

[@Mick_Ts_Chick]

Mick and Steve were an absolutely killer rhythm section! It was almost telepathic with them.

[@gmantramp404]

So which professional bands don't then? Start naming them

[@slotuck]

You gotta love and admire these old rockers

[@davoshaunessy3428]

This man MAGNETIC I am so thankful I got to see HE and his band on his final tour To have seen the sweet must have been magical in its day

[@toneranger]

Let's all remember what a legendary Showman Steve was ⭐, Rock in Peace Steve 🤟🏻

[@louiscalabrese9945]

Thank you for all the great music Steve! Sincerely,....thank you,..all of you.

[@planktonau]

People are criticizing the interviewer but Steve was clearly in no condition to give a 'dynamic' interview so the guy had to lead the conversation and amp up the vibe as best he could. Just be grateful someone was able to speak to Steve so late in his life.

[@INDIEPOWERTV]

You are SO right! From the start, Steve had obviously been napping, & asked him if he wanted to 'freshen up' & he said no... I truly honor & respet Steve to the fullest & that';s why he invited me into his home, but i knew he was lo energy & tired. ROCK ON SP R.I.P!

[@micheleangelique423]

@@INDIEPOWERTV Then why do you keep posting things about him needing to "freshen up" and other derogatory comments like this one? Also, when giving an interview, you might want to let the subject answer the question instead of cutting them off just to hear yourself talk. It's disrespectful to prattle on over the person you're supposed to be interviewing.

[@dontstalkUstalker80]

@@INDIEPOWERTV I wish you would have allowed him to finish some thoughts and sentences without finishing them for him. I don’t care how long it would have taken for him to get it out I would have rather him finish his own thoughts. I’m glad for the interview though because at least we have something.

[@emilyvaughan7615]

I thought the interviewer actually got some new details in a very gentle and compassionate way...

[@MissDafne92]

Always in our hearts ♥️ R.I.P Steve 🙏

[@paulmiller-k8b]

Well done for the great music and the hypnotic image that was the Sweet;not just the original line-up but throughout the history and of course,now. Excellent rock and pop muscianship,great songs by their writers but mainly to the Sweets own songs,I salute you.

[@bengroenheide5490]

The best band ever , no one will ever come close to the music they made.

[@seltaeb9691]

Well the Beatles are THE band that is still the greatest. Body of work tells you the quality. About 350 songs.

[@70sheaven]

Regardless he entertained us in our teens and will always be greatfull to Steve Andy Mick and Brian

[@ginawright3299]

A legend xoxo love ya Steve. Never forgotten xoxo

[@daven6564]

All I can say is.. thank you Steve, along with the rest of the band

[@The.Last.Guitar.Hero.]

Steve Priest wearing the kaiser helmet on totp is one of the most iconic 70s music tv moments. I dismissed Sweet for years due to the bubblegum Chinn/Chapman hits, when I heard desolation boulevard I was gobsmacked as they were a hard rock band. by the way. lovely dog

[@martinfitzgerald1605]

Agree on all counts Generate🤣

[@NoneNone-pb8vh]

Am amazing band definitely very influential for many many bands...underrated indeed.

[@daveplain6901]

Wink was 1st album I ever bought! Wore it out!!! They were the soundtrack of my teenage years!!

[@Mick_Ts_Chick]

I agree- it is an awesome album. It and Sweet FA are my favorite albums!

[@Mr777scary]

Thanks Steve, you rock!

[@davoshaunessy6693]

Can't get enough of this band lately Actually saw Steve perform in 2019 Obviously not at the top of their game ( BUT IT WAS STILL AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME) THANK YOU STEVE from 70's thru 50 years of sum of the best power pop metal of all time Sort of a junior WHO = NO SMALL FEAT LESS SERIOUS BUT MORE FUN THAN THE LEGENDS zepp stones floyd fab n who

[@micheleangelique423]

Davo, just curious, which gig did you see in 2019?

[@catherineroubicek3872]

He still is playing, he will play on forever. Their all just waiting for Andy now.

[@kirkscobey3031]

Fox on the run on a 45 was my intro to Sweet. Hooked ever since!!

[@marclemonmusic]

Jet Harris: I took on the job of playing bass in a Shadows tribute, Lord I didn't know what I was letting myself in for. If that's where Steve started, that maybe explains his great playing. Very impressive player, wild singer, part of the best pop/ rock band of the early/ mid 70's. Rock on Steve x

[@shaunietodd6222]

this bloke is a ledgend and what a time to be famous i loved the group

[@iainholmes2735]

Nice interview. Such a great rock band. Much heavier if you see their live footage. The glam presentation was excellent too. Later echoed in the mid '80s glam metal era.

[@petrakhaldoun-schweiker6763]

Love from Germany to Steve. Thanks for the music and your charisma. Well I have been born in 1970, so I only heard your music through my older brother in 70s.😘

[@johnwh1039]

Hope he enjoyed whatever it was in his life that left him like this! Love the sweet, and his character in the group. Thanks for the music Steve

[@davoshaunessy6693]

In all his glory Love this man SWEET RULES this Zepp fan would hop on a time machine to go see Sweet n Slade FIRST

[@blastfromthepast8344]

The Shadows influenced so many people - the list is almost endless! - and had they had the US hit with Apache, they would have cracked America BEFORE the Beatles. Steve Priest doesn't forget his roots and I'm sure Jet Harris would be pleased to know that he was just as influential in some ways as was Hank (and, indeed Bruce).

[@minxlabrada]

Absolutely the first song I ever downloaded back in the day of Napster was Ballroom Blitz from The Sweet. Later in the KZbin era of music, I found Desolation Boulevard and it's become one of my top 10 all time albums. Such a fun band! And I love the hooks and hard rock sound. I contend The Sweet is essentially the first Heavy Metal band,. When you consider what happened in the 80's with all the make up, catchy choruses, wild costumes, and hard rocking sound, am I wrong for thinking The Sweet started it all? Steve seems really cool. I wonder if he still makes those crazy eyes like he used to in those old performances. And I also wonder if he hits that freakishly high pitched vocal when he plays live. I've sung Ballroom Blitz on Kareoke and struggled immensely with it. It was only alter that I realized it's a two man vocal arrangement. Brutal on one guy!

[@denisebeggs7815]

Still got that wicked smile.

[@lynnebruce913]

How long was it this was filmed before Steve died. He doesent look very well on it loved all they guys in Sweet my favorite was Brian it is such a shame there is only Andy still alive now, I play there records nearly everyday it only seems like yesterday I had there posters on my bedroom wall, miss them so much. RIP Steve, Brian and Mick hope your still rocking up there together.

[@6chilli]

Chan and Chipman 😂 Best slip of tongue ever, Steve!

[@michaelmihailovic3392]

Thanks for the great music and memories Steve persons like you never really die rip.......

[@globalparadise6979]

Great interview with Steve Priest from the band i followed as a 13 yr old kid in 72 he sounds like a very honest guy no airs and graces would love to meet you Steve one day and have a chat and a brew.

[@DELL123ful]

(Steve Priest) Has pass away on 4 June 2020 RIP

[@smileyfacedelfino4701]

Thank You INDIEPOWER_TV for the AWESOME interview with Mr. Steve Priest! You Guys Rock!!!!

[@garydunn3037]

God bless Steve, I was in my mid teens when "Glam" hit the scene. What I loved about it all was that you all did not take it too seriously. You all knocked out some really memorable songs that will live on in our minds 4 - ever. Glad to see you are still around to talk about your times with the legendary "Sweet" One of my favourite bands from the early 70's and the main reason I tuned in every week to watch "Top of the Pops" Just to see "The Sweets" latest hit record. You were all better than most other "Glam" artists of that time. And you went on to do, what you do best, some quite heavy metal numbers after the "Glitter" had faded.

[@tonybonnici5920]

Rule one of interviewing.. Its not about the interviewer

[@alspencer3826]

Sweet was around before my time, but i was fortunate to have an older uncle that was really into their early stuff. It thankfully rubbed off on me, their first two albums were so powerful, then it seems to me that they lost some of their power. I remember reading back in the mid 80's that Ritchie Blackmore was going to be producing a new album from them. I waited forever to hear any follow up info, but never heard anything again. I think many people forget how big they were in the 1970's.

[@belfastgypsy1]

thank God you were able to do this, fine hour spent with a pretty seminal guy

[@INDIEPOWERTV]

I treasure the times with Steve, + times with Andy & Mick! SWEET RULES! R.I.P.

[@janlis001]

Why didn't the interviewer dig deeper into the split with Brian?????!!!!!!......Steve was about to tell the truth!!!!!!.....But no, lets' go into something else...SHIT!!!!!!!......That is what all Fans want to know!!!!!!.....THE TRUTH!!!!!.....And he was so close!!!!....Damned!!!!!!

[@backpages9885]

Exactly! I would die for a one-on-one interview with this man. I'm happy to see an extremely recent interview regardless though, good to see Steve still doing well and rocking.

[@WesW3187]

backpages98 I agree. The problem is the interviewer is American. He probably got online with the Sweet in the late 70’s at the earliest.

[@Al_Bundy_1966]

Yes, just as the interview gets really interesting talking about Brian, the dickhead doing the interview let's it slip away. I saw a Brian interview denying he was a drinker at all until after he left the band. Even during that interview he slipped up when he recounted being more of a beer drinker in the past. Brian's demise, which I guess was Sweet's, is something you don't get to hear about too much. And this guy had his chance and blew it. And how hard would it be to not throw the dog in another room. That chomping sound throughout was a little distracting. I think Steve is the most interesting member of them all and I always get a kick watching his antics on stage.

[@garydunn3037]

According to a tv documentary that I have from the mid 90's while Brian was still around. He said that he, and Andy Scott did not really get on. And another band member, I think, Mick Tucker, said, "If it came to Fistey Cuffs" then I am leaving. Not sure if that was true, but it's sad to know when Brian was going through alot of health problems at the time. Both Brian and Mick sadly no longer with us. Steve and Andy keep up the good work keeping the "Sweet" alive.

[@topgearoftheyear9184]

INDIEPOWER Leads the way! LOVE these INTERVIEWS on INDIEPOWER TV!

[@BeliaLastes]

RIP Steve Priest ❤⭐🎼🎵🎶🎸🎤

[@Tochermusic]

I guess no matter how beautiful a person is when young we all look and sound old eventually

[@lorimclean3328]

So sad to see these guys in this shape. Steve was so cute back then. My favorites Steve and Brian. They were my childhood memories as a teenager. Lots of fun memories to sweet music. 😋

[@bittersweetriotpopinternat6719]

Interviewer: "It's kind of a sweet spot of LA you look down on every day." *Steve Priest eyes interviewer suspiciously*

[@thisisthebeginning4425]

that was good.

[@MrBUESUM]

*R.I.P. Steve*

[@Cl4rendon]

This could have been a good interview, but i stopped after painful 8:13 min listening to an interviewer who sounds so self entitled, rather listening to his own rambling and constantly talking over Steve - If i were him, i would have thrown him out of my house - Impolite and unprofessional.

[@Xcorgi]

Almost in the middle of the interview the dog barks and Steve looks over and says, "SHUT UP"! Hilarious!

[@oliviad3114]

He's still just amazing!!!!🤗👌

[@Xcorgi]

Absolutely!

[@johnbailey2890]

Sweet were a fukin kick ass band period . Awesome

[@judis6224]

Andy Scott is making out sweet was his,but Steve says it was Steve Brian and mick.

[@Deborah4Antiques]

It's funny both Steve and Andy go on about they thought Mick and Brian were the draw, looks wise. I must be weird I loved Steve's looks, that ginger hair and he had a lot of character and animation in his looks. Andy to when he had a beard, really cute.

[@chynnadoll3277]

Mick was a draw look-wise? Really?? I’m surprised by that. My friend and I loved this band, and we ALWAYS thought Brian and Steve were hot...hot....hot..❤️❤️Steve’s looks and personality were extremely attractive and sexy. He was always my favorite. Andy always reminded me of Droopy Dog.

[@jonhaslam3699]

Great interview and very sad that Steve is no longer with us. One thing I’ve been wondering is why can’t ex 60’s and 70’s rock stars comb their hair?

[@grahamevans9606]

I loved Sweet...still do, but can't watch this. Father time waits for no one.

[@paulgibbons6170]

The UK label was RCA Steve. Glad to see you're still alive. Favourite band when I was a kid.

[@lesgl]

RCA for Australia too

[@rikkisogazgf]

Awesome interview of STEVE PRIEST of SWEET!! 🤘😁💖

[@SteveSputnik]

Poor interviewing technique. Asks a questions and then interrupts with further questions which tread on the replies.

[@mjh5437]

They all do that nowadays,it`s infuriating,the interviewers want to be the star of the show instead of the guests..it`s so irritating.

[@Deborah4Antiques]

I don't really agree. I think the interviewer was able to keep Steve' focused and moving in a direction. The interviewer was able fit in words Steve was searching for without telling the story himself. Not an easy interview, he knew his stuff too. His voice was a bit shity, that he can't do much about.

[@planktonau]

Steve was clearly in no condition to give a 'dynamic' interview so the interviewer had to lead the conversation and amp up the vibe as best he could. I think we should be grateful the interviewer was able to speak to Steve so late in his life.

[@SmartCookie2022]

I never knew that the band was first managed by Paul Nicholas, who later went on to star in "Hair" and the 1983 BBC sitcom "Just Good Friends" before they signed a management deal with songwriting team of Nicky Chinn and Mike Chapman in 1970.

[@loonylinda]

aww so shocked i loved Steve and Brian, but i think the interviewer had a bit of a struggle, as Steve seemed tired and disinterested in the interview, was very shocked at how unkempt Steve was. Just another old man..nothing would show that he was a great Rock man. But still a nice unaffected man//he always was tongue in cheek.

[@roflized]

Yeah, and that's the main thing. To know Steve is unaffected after all these years means everything to us, as he is the only link left now (other than Andy).

[@lesgl]

Not well i think

[@kimmiwertz6744]

Steve made a gorgeous woman. I was even envious of him.

[@zenbabaloo1931]

And now he makes a horrific looking grandma, sadly.

[@patrickr6505]

@@zenbabaloo1931 looks aren't everything dude

[@Mick_Ts_Chick]

Yep, kinda kills me when a guy has better legs than I do. 🤣

[@MichaelandCathy1999]

Sad day.......June 4, 2020. Bass player extraordinare has passed. Age:72

[@buff10805]

Interviewer is terrible. Why don't you just tell the story of Sweet yourself because you're basically giving the narrative through the whole interview!!

[@HOOKmusicUK]

Why cant the interviewer shut up from time to time

[@manuelawinter6059]

Loved him

[@dubuqueblues69]

Between 12 and 13 min "Chann and Chipman".....lol!!! Did he say that on purpose?? Steve is awesome.

[@phillarsson8253]

Funny as ever. Great guy!

[@cxonchord]

Please try to not to talk over the person you are interviewing. And asking questions that never end. And why begin every question "Obviously ..... " Makes me sad that he agreed to be interviewed by someone who made interesting subject matter into an ordeal to watch.

[@mjh5437]

Steve looked and sounded like he really didn`t want to be talking to this guy.

[@TCDL11]

Steve looking as if he doesn't have a clue what to do. Looool!!!

[@duncandistortion]

That look at the beginning, i think he was pissed off about being awaken.

[@kimberlyvinson8386]

Yeah, his beauty sleep was interrupted and he NEEDED his beauty sleep!! Lol, just a joke, I love, love,love Steve!! So great to hear/watch this recent interview with him!

[@MoonMaiden6779]

Agreed! I wonder if he knew about the interview in advance or had forgotten? Didn't think it polite to do it/film him until he was properly awake.

[@kimmiwertz6744]

Very possible.

[@ceebee1704]

Steve was not ready this time.

[@Xcorgi]

Does anyone know why Andy refused to play in the same band with Steve for so many years?

[@judis6224]

Phil wainman did bay city rollers,but because they wanted to write their own,Eric faulkner.

[@alisongrace9881]

I remember Lift Off!! God I'm old 😞

[@MoonMaiden6779]

With Ayesha! and Keith who played guitar behind his head LOL!

[@TCDL11]

Blimey !!! Who knew that the US interviewer would give a mention to Lift Off With Ayesha.

[@alisongrace9881]

@@TCDL11 Yeah, who knew? Lol

[@roflized]

Yeah I'm 60. How old are you? We may be old, but we were the teenage fans!

[@kimmiwertz6744]

Welcome to the club I'm in my 6th decade but listening to these guys brings me back to my teens.

[@seltaeb9691]

Actually Steve should mention Bert Weedon whose Learn to Play Guitar in a Week books taught everybody from Shadows, Beatles Led Zep, even Eric Clapton. Bert put out records, instrumentals was all he did. A bit like Les Paul.

[@DonnyMusto]

What year was this interview done?

[@joelnorman9850]

Best band ever way over produced but great talent. My now deceased wife Sandra fox grew up up with Brian in West draighton England she was the fox on the run SWEET Best band ever why R THEY NOT IN THE. R. R. HALL OFFAME CHEERS MATE S

[@fietsvriend]

The "Dutch guy" was the Danish guitarist Jørgen Ingman

[@guywilliams3108]

Ball blitz was a song written for the raspberries,. But it started with an introduction. Eric told me he known the perfect band. Chin received it from me. No one wanted to mention me, because of age, I was 10. If the bands would have put my name on the album, it my have killed rock and roll.

[@debbielee4343]

It a shame really he was a gorgeous guy. No one knows how they will look at 72. It starting to worry me! Love you Steve xxx💙💜🌸🎸🎤R.I.P.

[@joelnorman5652]

My deceased was Lauren fox. She was the fox on the run she grew up with BRIAN IN WEST draitin England cheers mate GODS BLESSINGS to you

[@cyclesgoff9768]

I’m 66 now and I adored him. He made it OK for me to be str8 and queer as fk in 1970. 😍 But above all he was an amazing musician.

[@adrianovicente1895]

Hello, would you like it possible for a caption in Portuguese / Brazil ?? I would appreciate it a lot, because I'm a fan !!!

[@sveinsigurdgismarvik4445]

STEPHEN NORMAN PRIEST, 1948 - 2020.

[@sveinsigurdgismarvik4445]

I dont think Steve was ABLE to this interview, really. He look tired, not healthy, but he DO it, anyway, it say something bout the man.

[@killerdillr]

RIP Steve

[@anthonyharty1732]

He looks so old here time can be so ruthless.

[@karimba45]

Give the interviewer a break. hes done his howework. Steve is a legend! Live long!

[@moreheff]

Actually, he didn't. He had the year dates wrong and Stevie is not well (or more likely did not give a shit) enough to pull him up on it. He could not even remember the label they were on when they were having their huge hits (RCA by the way and if the interviewer had done his homework he would have known that) I love Stevie and and the whole band. They are still my teenage heroes and they are part of the reason I became a musician. I still listen to them regularly and seeing him like this was painful viewing. RIP Steve and thank you.....

[@Xcorgi]

Steve seems like he's really high or he just woke up. He keeps wiping his face like he's about to fall asleep.

[@micheleangelique423]

@@Cl4rendon Um, NO. Gawd, I hate the internet. Who left the bag of idiots open?

[@kurtdahle1183]

Stop interrupting him!

[@georgetempest9627]

As a huge Sweet fan since '73 I must say Steve looks an absolute wreck like all musicians do that end up in LA - look at Lemmy... Sorry

[@DELL123ful]

Sad News that (Steve Pries) has pass away on 4 June 2020

[@hauntedhouses9248]

Steve in the nazi uniform was hilarious i remember seeing it.

[@djgaryowens]

Jorgen Ingmann had the version of Apache Steve talks about and he was Danish, not Dutch it wasn't very good because he copied the pretty awful original English version by Bert Weedon which was put out before the Shadows, The Ventures in America copy the bad version too. The Shadows took the track, changed it around, and made it their own and many people think that theirs is the original.