British glam rock band Sweet became popular during the 1970s with hit songs such as "Ballroom Blitz," "Wig Wam Bam" and "Fox On The Run." They looked like outlandish hard rockers but the sound was very poppy, with simple sing-along lyrics and ultra-accessible hooks aplenty.
What's your favorite song by the band SWEET?(2 Answers)
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I dont have a favorite song but the album "give us a wink" is great! When you pull the record out of the case it looks like the ...
If you could go on stage with your favorite singer or band(2 Answers)
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I would go on stage with Carrie Underwood to just hear her sing, wouldn't have to play an instrument. The only instrument I know how to play ...
Does your nationality (ethic heritage) have any good traditional beer drinking songs?(2 Answers)
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In England beer drinking is often accompanied by the singing of rude rugby songs most of which I couldn't reproduce here! One of the most popular printable ...
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Fast Facts
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Fact:
Known as "The Sweet" before 1974
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Origin
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Years active
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Labels
Polydor Records, RCA Records, Capitol Records
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Lead singer Brian Connolly died February 9, 1997, after repeated heart attacks and liver failure due to chronic alcoholism
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Drummer Mick Tucker died February 14, 2002, from leukemia
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Guitarist Andy Scott remains active, performing as Andy Scott's Sweet
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Bass player Steve Priest published an autobiography titled Are You Ready Steve?
