SWEET interview for WORT-FM, Sept. 21, 2018

Steve Priest, founding member of the iconic glam rock band SWEET, is interviewed by Sal Serio (aka D.J. el Serpentine of "The Rattlesnake Shake" radio program) backstage in Dubuque, Iowa, after Sweet's excellent high energy concert. Also present is current Sweet keyboardist and backing vocalist Stevie Stewart. "The Rattlesnake Shake" can be heard on WORT 89.9 FM in Madison, WI, every 4th Friday of the month from 8:00 to 11:00 pm (Central).

[@BeliaLastes]

RIP Steve you had those eyes that drew people in and shit eating grin of a smile and outrageous humor to go with it you will be missed ❤🎼🎶🎵🎤🎸⭐

[@mitchellcouger]

Steve Priest is a true star and has never let stardom go to his head. Proof being the humble way he conducts interviews. Sharp wit too. Keep going Steve, you'll always be a star!

[@gabriellefagan1014]

2 weeks later R.I.P Steve 🤘

[@paulhession6521]

Wow he died two weeks after this video

[@jamcofec]

Had another listen to this a year or so on from Steve's sad passing. A very poignant and interesting interview. I think Stevie Stewart the keyboardist is very sincere and has a deep level of care for Steve. That is nice. Steve Priest was one of a kind. He always seemed to be so happy and taking the p*ss to an extent. He had a sense of fun, which added to the early Sweet stuff. He also had a killer voice, which added so much to Brian's lead singing. I know they all sang but Steve's timing and sync with Brian made the band (IMO) - along with Mick's strong backbeat of course and once Andy arrived, you can't knock his guitar work and falsetto bits. Andy says Mick was the best muso of the 4 - but looking at all the old videos, it's hard to ignore Brian's no-nonsense (if tortured) stage presence and Steve's light-hearted sense of fun and humour. I'm sure Steve is a massive loss for his wife and kids and I pay respects to them. Rest easy Steve - hope you're having a good catch-up with Mick and Brian.

[@kelliem1562]

I saw in later interviews with Steve it seemed he and Brian stayed closer as friends, and that made me happy too.

[@MichaelandCathy1999]

Sad news......June 4, 2020 Steve Priest has passed away, aged 72. R.I.P.

[@dhiaagat8899]

Thank you Brian for being in my life in the 70'sXXX

[@TheChef470]

Steve went out with his spurs on........R.I.P. Mr. Priest, you made your mark and will not be forgotten.

[@tabithatotten]

RIP Steve💗You gave so much happiness to my life way back then💝

[@irummia0895]

I don't understand why there are people in the comments criticizing the keyboardist, he is clearly helping Steve. I can not help feeling some sadness, but at the same time I am glad that he has good friends who assist him and that he continues to make music.

[@romanmurray9489]

He's a jerk trying to steal the moment.

[@l.b.2592]

@@romanmurray9489 he is annoying af. People came here to hear SP interviewed. If I were there Id be shutting people up.

[@GiantRock62]

Oh come on, those guys clearly love Steve but then he's obviously very humble, modest and sweet character so he allows them to be themselves around him I guess.

[@FNAFEDITS171]

Steve was the man!!! Rest In Peace!!!

[@therealhousewifeofballtown]

I love Steve Priest ! He’s legendary ❤️

[@sirchromiumdowns2015]

Rest in Peace, Steve. I love Sweet, and miss you, Mick, and Brian. The world is better for you having been in it. Keep rocking Andy.

[@bobbydale1938]

Rip Steve, thanks for your life and music ! :(

[@nomad4298]

Steve Priest a big man in my heart

[@jwar725]

Continued peace in your heart Steve. I grew up listening to Sweet on the radio in the 70s. It’s 2019 and only now am I discovering how great and influential Sweet was, past, present, and future. Never lose passion for the music Steve. You’re amazing. Rock on! Thank you for the music.

[@TheHumbuckerboy]

Those Sweet b-sides are legendary ... so much energy on most of those tracks !

[@juliearch1]

lovely interview...love steve and all of the sweet...he is very honest....and all of the Sweet will be timeless..even the new sweets because the songs so well written..Steve leaves a legacy...only Andy remains BUT the music will live on RIP Steve..I hope Andy and his version and Steve's will do a tribute..life is short xxx his band member is so close and physically is close cos he cares about him and respects him

[@wolfganghaarer6954]

rest in peace, Steve!

[@workingboat]

I remember when Steve lived in Hayes, near the fire station, his semi had purple paint and you could see his record awards on his passage wall. Always wanted to have a chat but I never had the guts to say hi.

[@thomasford4235]

I wish I could have heard all his crazy stories! RIP Steve!

[@juliearch1]

RIP lovely Steve x

[@1066JimmyG]

LONDON CALLING !! Great to see you Rockin’ Steve I’ve been a huge fan since 1970, you were always my favourite ! THE UK NEEDS YOU Come Home Soon !

[@pbaker1957]

Sweet were my idols , the most amazing metal /glam band of the early 70's,..don't be fooled ,..they really were heavy!!

[@PopaJo]

J écoute the sweet depuis 1970 , je fais de la musique rock depuis 1980 et les sweet m on beaucoup inspirer , j'ai un site popa jo , ou j'ai une centaine de compositions , je vous invite a me donner votre avis . merci

[@LeSiZmOr]

RIP Steve Priest. Sweet forever.

[@missfittrr]

Loving the top hat guy who has absolute loyalty and genuine affection for Steve

[@garysummers3771]

thanks Steve into a great insight of sweet , how the band evolve . fabulous memories of a era , and it's revolution . your a icon to glamrock , love you ...

[@LisaRichards_123]

RIP Steve. This interviewer talks about himself more than about the band, and letting the band talk.

[@user-qt5sq4yb8g]

Старость - неприглядная попутчица. Однако, гении не умирают.

[@wanghotangho5803]

I thank this guy for slamming the door on the loud people outside. This guy knows Steve is a legend. This guy is Interviewing Steve Priest! Good on you, dude

[@wanghotangho5803]

Steve was a real honest dude. Everyone better appreciate him!

[@smileyfacedelfino4701]

Thank You WORT-FM for the AWESOME interview with Mr. Steve Priest!!!! You Guys Rock!

[@djw457]

I really enjoyed this interview, you captured the reality of the after show. This is a true document of record and is actually a model of how an interview can be done in unplanned situations. It's good to have the background noise as that paints a picture of stuff outside the frame, and then seeing the door being closed to get more intimate. I don't know why people complain, do they want a corporate talking head bit with painted set and comfy chairs? Steve has a lot of charisma for an old geezer.

[@donnacoles3673]

I loved Steve priest and felt so so sad for Brian conlley ad tears 😭 in my eyes wot happened to him xxxx

[@user-kf9kx9ml5y]

Ах, Стиви! Все тот же взгляд, все тот же смех... Помним, слушаем.

[@juliearch1]

the ever lovely steve RIP x

[@LionessDeWinter]

I'm so happy that Steve is still making music! Of course, I miss the old lineup terribly, but I like the new band, too! I like the way that young Stevie came over to listen to Steve speak! To hear wisdom and history directly from the source! You can tell that he really respects Priest. It makes my heart happy!

[@babiebitch1756]

I love you Steve!!

[@lugia5schnuffi131]

RIP MEINE GROSE LIEBE ICH VERGESSE DICH NIE DU WIRST IN MEINEM HERZEN BLEIBEN .ICH VERMISSE DICH 💔😭😢😩 SWEETY

[@MrBUESUM]

Die Bilder tun weh... R.I.P. Steve Priest.

[@konstanzelorenz4501]

Steve ich war so verliebt in Dich,lange ist es her.Deine Stimme war einzigartig. Du rockst jetzt den Himmel,leb wohl Steve.

[@lugia5schnuffi131]

Stevie sieht sehr gut aus und erholter und gesünder auf weitere Jahre um von ihn zu hören.Danke

[@Sam-ep5qu]

Want to see you guys more. Cheers.

[@geoffgane5582]

I would like to see Steve return to London and straight to a certain gaff down the Pall Mall and receive a knighthood for services to REAL music. Arise, Sir Steve, because you and your bandmates have given so much pleasure to so many.

[@alisongrace9881]

That would be great.

[@xxcelr8rs]

Block Buster, Jean Genie is Muddy Water's "I'm a Man" sped up. Sweet totally was heavy metal in 1973 "Set Me Free" all that LA metal bands totally were inspired by them decade later. No body could touch Sweet's harmonies, to this day.

[@tilleulenspiegel-kanal6626]

One of the greatest at the end.

[@tianasixkiller4771]

I don't know.. imho, The Sweet were a little more than a glam rock band. They had a few hard pieces too. They played with a few other genres also. Good at all of them too.

[@johnobrien8910]

glad stevie stewart shut the door steve.must be 70 now still wearing the capes and eye make up brilliant.50 yrs of sweet keep rocking steve and andy.pity they couldn't have played together for the fans will never happen.

[@juliearch1]

i would love stevie and andy to play again..and hope they are friends...given 2 of the sweet have died maybe they still have financial ties..who knows x

[@heikebolon1941]

Coko! 1972, So great. Great time you were great. Greetings from Germany. I still enjoy listening to this great music today. Wish you long health Steve Happy Blessed Christmas, 💜💜💜👌🌲🌻🍱😚🙋☺🏆 Sweet!

[@PlasticGirl65]

Love you guys

[@Baz63]

not a Sweet interview. The Sweet were Brian Connolly, Andy Scott, Mick Tucker and Steve Priest. All other incarnations are just tribute bands.

[@joeys5429]

they are offshoots

[@alextiganus8373]

True

[@japfeif]

That is interesting thinking....so many people believe that the ONLY true incarnation of a band is it's original, and anything other is a tribute/cover band. They say it about KISS, Journey, etc. So let me ask truly....so to the folks who feel this way....if a hypothetical band is , say, at the top of their game and nowhere near retiring and one or even two members die (so the "original" lineup is impossible), if they get replacement members are they no longer the "band", but no a tribute band? Or does this just apply to certain bands? And it's not just you Barrie, I hear this a lot (and I am a musician myself), and always wonder about the mindset of folks who feel that way...it's like a band better never lose a member or have them quit or die, because a replacement will just result in a "tribute band"...or is it okay for some bands to do this but not others? Mick & Brian are dead, they can never obviously be in the band again...so is there just NEVER to be a band "SWEET" again? Do they just pack it up? Or if Andy & Steve managed to put differences aside and BOTH be in the same incarnation of the band would it THEN be Sweet? I seriously do not think AC/DC or Van Halen were ever "tribute bands" when they replaced members....

[@elisabethpipart1433]

I agree with Barrie. There was a real chemistry between the 4 initial members of the group. Sweet died after Connally left in february 1979.

[@garydunn3037]

Yeah, and even the two remaining members. Steve and Andy now have separate bands.

[@VyxenBlack]

This is so fantastic! (apart from the noise of the people talking outside) Steve, You're looking and sounding fabulous, I had an amazing time at your show in Vancouver (squeezed myself right up front!) and so hope to see you again soon! Much Love, and congratulations on 50 years! There is no band like Sweet

[@ronster1959]

Fabulous? He looks like shit. And all the crap he talks about… Chinn/Chapman, Bowie… all lies from an old and frustrated man

[@VyxenBlack]

If you saw how he was looking a while ago he has improved a lot, he was looking sick and is starting to get healthy, has lost weight, so yeah I think he is looking great.. as for the Chin/Chapman and Bowie stuff..Lies? All 4 of them even back in the day..had those things to say about chinnichap, who although provided them some hits and success, where very reluctant to let the band take any control themselves..and Bowie, though I like him, is not the god some people make him out to be, he was a borrower of many ideas from many sources, not an original thinker..maybe he improved and took things further, but he was not the originator of everything... many bands took both musical and stage inspiration from Sweet, and some are finally starting to give them credit for it.

[@ashstar2915]

@@ronster1959 Looks like shit? Really? Compared to a few yrs ago he's looking great here for his age, and has improved a lot. You can't expect someone to look the same forever you know! As far as Chin and Chapman, if you had done your research, which I doubt you have, you'd realize that the band had very little say so back in the beginning of their career. Also, musicians copy other musicians, this has been done forever. I like Bowie, but just like everyone else he copied ideas from others. Yes, he might have been more successful and I give him credit for that, but he certainly was not an original on everything. Bless Steve for still doing this all these years and still keeping Sweets music alive. That's not an easy thing to do, and he deserves to be recognized for it.

[@user-oh5uq8kg1l]

If you think you're going to get agreement, here, on your asinine comment, you are sorely mistaken. Steve has a FIERCELY loyal fan base, of ALL ages, that recognize how fabulous he is and will defend him against your unfair criticism to the end. What do you have that would even begin to compare to Steve's talent, charisma, and good looks? You'd best step off, pal. Steve, we love you. I hope to be able to see you in concert one day! ❤

[@MsMathdiva]

@restim while you are entitled to your opinion, one wonders why you’d even bother to post it as it does nothing but insult and attack a man who has spent his life creating music. I agree with @Foxy-On-the-Run that, compared to previously recorded interviews done as recently as a couple of years ago, Steve is looking much healthier. God bless the man for his spunk and devil-May-care attitude. I enjoy him and could listen to his stories for hours. I certainly can’t fault him for his perspective and hope that when I’m 70 years young I’ll be just as lively as Steve. I can’t vouch for the 100% accuracy of his statements, but since he actually lived it, it’s his story to tell and I’ll give him the benefit of the doubt. Go rain on someone else’s parade.

[@user-oh5uq8kg1l]

Congratulations on fifty fabulous years, Steve. Please come to Kansas City! ❤

[@jonsmetana6123]

Ballroom Blitz is one of the best and most important songs ever made.

[@keithbrowney7056]

too much noise outside not a good interview and i wish the keyboard player would piss off and let steve do his interview

[@melissafuson9351]

Guys.....they JUST got done doing a show! They’re all hyped up it just shows more with the keyboard player ....Steve Priest doesn’t look at ALL offended by the input. I agree with the background noise though....they should have tried to find a quieter area.

[@PlasticGirl65]

Steve doesn't seem to mind Stevie being there.

[@leedsboy64]

agree strongly

[@Faecanuck]

I’d rather listen to Steve than Stevie...

[@garydunn3037]

Such a shame Steve and Andy Scott could not get back together. The only two original members left from the band. But Steve lives in L A and Andy over here in the UK.

[@grahamhoey9218]

Americans so loud interview spoilt be ignorant people in the background

[@GUINA007]

I want to see Steve on the Stage in Brasil Tour 2019

[@marksacher3866]

Love the shout out to the Fox Valley... woo-hoo!

[@alisongrace9881]

I've always been a fan of Steve Priest, Sweet and ...sigh...the gorgeous Brian Connolly. But Steve Priest was pretty sexy too, specially with his Indian headdress on TOTP. Love Steve, he's looking good and lost weight.

[@lisagillum-wells1979]

Guitarist don't have to be gorgeous to be sexy. It's the attitude when they play, to me that make them drool worthy.

[@SweetLep1961]

Yes he’s still gorgeous 😍😍

[@connormurphy7684]

RIP Steve

[@marthampadilla7485]

I Love Forever Sweet 🍬🍬🍬🍬😘Braaaavooo!!!!

[@RoseNguyen-rm4pj]

Love you too Steve, you were cute and funny! Bet you hooked up with Brian and Mick and rocking up there in heaven.

[@waynewilson4097]

I would really love to see The Sweet to tour Australia.

[@francesshaw8446]

There is no Sweet without Brian

[@rt-ks2bh]

you are spot on my friend ,,i say the same thing,,brian was it for me ,love the others but brian was it,,no brian no sweet

[@marigarcia2270]

Por favor, pueden activar el traductor? No se ingles, gracias.

[@jonasandersson3684]

I was hoping for an intervew with Steve only, than this other guy with the hat pops up 🙁

[@jtshark8815]

You can tell he does not like talking about Andy Scott too much

[@youtubefan754]

I'm glad that I found this video. It was interesting, and I did learn some things. Steve Priest looked good considering that he still looked functional here. Do you know, or are you allowed to talk about what his illness was, or why he died? In this video, Steve Priest looks like he had lost weight, his face was thin. I love him too, and it"s a shame that by the time I found him, he had already passed.

[@MissWitchiepoo]

If they hadn't said this was Steve Priest I would never in a million years have guessed it.

[@gillypen2698]

MissWitchiepoo I absolutely loved him back in the day!

[@donbrashsux]

Why’s that..

[@christisking1316]

Beneath all the 'Glitz' & Glamour, lies a Hard road of Excess!

[@MissWitchiepoo]

@@gillypen2698 Me too, I thought he was so sexy. For some reason we think that they will continue to look and be like that. He was always so funny and lively and in this video he just looked like an old drunk. I went to a Glam Rock concert before Brian C died and he was shaking and couldn't sing any more, but we cheered him on. There is a video of it on KZbin and I can see myself standing in the front singing along. All the old bands all looked very marked by drugs and alcohol except Suzy Quatro, who looked and sang great. I guess a lot of these bands just couldn't handle being famous.

[@MissWitchiepoo]

@@christisking1316 You are so right. Steve was such a hunk when he was young. Most British bands from those days ended up like this.

[@andycasting]

he was such a good looking rock star.....time is a sonofabitch to us all....im impressed he never quit....

[@1978TVP]

holy crap

[@CharitoPalomino_55]

Nació en 1949 la entrevista es del 2018. Tiene 69 años Steve Priest

[@knickertwistcopperby6066]

Nació en 1948. Steve tenia 72 años cuando se murió

[@paulstubbs1843]

Burning! The ultimate B side 😀👍

[@paulstubbs1843]

My first Sweet record too! Think the very first 45rpm bought for me was ‘my ding a ling’ by Chuck Berry but the less said about that one the better 😄

[@philwragg9529]

yep ,if we don't fuck you then someone else Will!!

[@tedkay_music]

amazing!

[@user-im5kb8nu1r]

Rip Steve !!!

[@lisagillum-wells1979]

Does anyone know if Sweet will be touring in the US in 2019 or 2020.

[@sallyannekolarmoa6694]

I like Steve priest but why does in now a days play concerts in America and Canada why not Britain and Ireland and Europe and Australia and New Zealand and rest of world

[@777Ruffdriver]

Poor Steve this guy on the left looks like his carer , get out the way and let Steve speak rest in peace man.

[@cece3194]

When do we hear "The Rattlesnake Shake" radio in Seattle?

[@susesonnenschein1335]

Steve looked as he is hundred years old.

[@gabriellefagan1014]

You should check out Brian Connolly in his latter years

[@daytonnielsen5268]

Beautiful friends...Papa with .....the rest

[@sveinsigurdgismarvik4445]

SWEET? 1970-1980.

[@manueladelvillarromero7565]

Por favor traducción en español

[@WendywdjnyJ]

he still seems to have it all memory wise.......be great if the big mouths in the background'd shut up and a very humble guy.... he looks like he needs a cane to walk with; now but hey he is 70+ doing ok for that age and for so many years touring and playing would be physically draining

[@guidedbythespirit]

Cookster cash done dude

[@Robil63]

Nice blokes

[@antoninstancl9817]

The ravages of Rock

[@helenweinstock4524]

That keyboard player is way too full of himself. He wasn’t even part of the original group. Wtf.....

[@kevinburton5323]

yeah, and he looks stupid as fuck

[@sanndavis7717]

That hat is so dumb! GLAD TO SEE STEVE,THOUGH HE'S AWESOME!

[@glamdolly30]

Agreed, who the fuck is he, he wasn't in the original band he's too young. He should fuck off and pay due respect to Steve Priest!

[@carlbretr6822]

Who the fuck are those guys poor old Steve he's my hero

[@MrJimc123]

Steve priest legend The keyboard player interview bomber go away sonny your not and never will be part of sweet.

[@lannykaster1]

I guess all these 'hangers-on' will be out of a job, now? They obviously can't carry on touring as 'The Sweet' without Steve Priest......

[@missfittrr]

Kinda worried me how inexpressive Steve’s eyes were… was he feeling I’ll or had life worn him down

[@stephenwaller7461]

The origional Sweet that we know from the 70s are the only Sweet. The rest are just ....well fake

[@LeSiZmOr]

Agreed. Nice to see Steve alive. RIP brother.

[@garydunn3037]

Steve's starting to look a little bit frail these days, but hell, he is in his 70's now.

[@gabriellefagan1014]

Great observation, because Steve passed last week

[@garydunn3037]

@@gabriellefagan1014 Yeah, I only found out yesterday, and was totally shocked to read of his passing away. He, along with Brian and Mick are all sadly missed, but are now in "Glam Rock Heaven" r.i.p Steve, Brian & Mick. Hang on in there Andy.

[@jonsmetana6123]

The audio sound stinks. The guy interviewing is loud and clear because he's holding the microphone close to his mouth, But Steve Priest is not understandable. because the microphone is nowhere near him.

[@user-hu2bp8jn2u]

Переведите пожалуйста на русский

[@mrgreenelander4952]

Steve has the aura of someone telling the same story for fifty years about an ex girlfriend who he once loved? but $ him over in the end. lol. Yeah Steve was a classic. RIP Steve

[@jackcowles4204]

Why is this guy on the left crawling all over him ? Creepy---Joe Wannabee ?

[@ottschi63]

I think one of the big Problems was the name SWEET. For a boy, it was not cool to be a fan of a band called the Sweet. No matter how great the music was. The name was for girls.

[@odetteswann7694]

Nah, this was the early 70's. Androgyny was in!! There were plenty of male Bowie fans, too.

[@CharitoPalomino_55]

Andy Scott y Priest no debieron subir tanto de peso, se deben al show. Les afectó la desintegración de Sweet.

[@TSCRockingPartyBand]

DON'T do drink and drugs kidz

[@newavatar2947]

Alcohol ravaged this band! Hard core straight right outta the bottle fried liver for decades!

[@knickertwistcopperby6066]

@@newavatar2947 LOL!😀

[@veli-mattiturunen4011]

🤔

[@rubenherrera1367]

Está hablando del faso

[@jcdova29]

Damn it seems like this clown in a hat is making Steve Priest tour against his will. They are trying to make money of Steve and his name.