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About Sweet:

Sweet is a British rock band known for their catchy pop rock music and high energy live performances. The band was formed in London in 1968 by vocalist Brian Connolly, guitarist Mick Tucker, bassist Steve Priest, and drummer Mick Stewart. Connolly and Tucker had previously played together in a band called Wainwright's Gentlemen, while Priest and Stewart had played in other bands around London.

The band initially struggled to gain traction, playing small gigs in pubs and clubs around London. However, they were signed to RCA Records in 1971 and released their debut album, Funny How Sweet Co-Co Can Be, which contained the hit single 'Co-Co.' The album was a commercial success and went on to reach number four on the UK charts.

Over the following years, Sweet continued to release hit singles including 'Wig-Wam Bam,' 'Little Willy,' and 'Block Buster!' all of which reached the top spot on the UK charts. The band's music was characterized by its catchy hooks, glam rock sound, and the fashionable and flamboyant image of the band members.

In 1975, Sweet released their biggest hit, 'Fox on the Run,' which was an international success and reached number two on the UK charts. They also released the album Desolation Boulevard, which was their highest-charting album in both the UK and the US.

However, internal tensions within the band began to take their toll. Connolly left the band in 1978 due to alcohol-related health issues, and the remaining members continued on as a trio until the band eventually disbanded in 1981.

Since then, various members of the band have continued to perform under the Sweet name with various lineups. In recent years, Sweet has seen a resurgence in popularity and continues to tour and perform live, with Steve Priest being the only original member still performing with the band until his death in June 2020. Despite the changes in lineup throughout the band's history, Sweet's music and image continue to be beloved by fans of glam rock and pop rock alike.

About the album The Best Of Sweet:

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The Best of Sweet by Sweet is a compilation album that features the most popular songs of the English rock band Sweet. The album was released on August 18, 1992, and contains 20 tracks that span their career from 1971 to 1978.

The album includes some of the band's biggest hits, such as 'Block Buster!', 'Fox on the Run', 'Ballroom Blitz', 'Little Willy', and 'Love Is Like Oxygen'. These songs showcase the band's eclectic sound, which mixes hard rock riffs with catchy pop melodies, glam rock theatrics, and innovative production techniques.

The Best of Sweet by Sweet also includes some lesser-known tracks from the band's later albums, such as 'Action', 'The Six Teens', and 'Set Me Free'. These songs demonstrate the band's versatility and experimentation with funk, soul, disco, and progressive rock influences.

Overall, The Best of Sweet by Sweet is a comprehensive overview of the band's impact on 1970s rock and pop music and a testimony to their enduring legacy and influence on subsequent generations of musicians.

Members:

Sweet was a British glam rock band that was formed in 1968 and went through various lineup changes over the years. The key members of the band are:

1. Brian Connolly - lead vocals
Brian Connolly was the founding member of Sweet and served as their lead vocalist until he left the band in 1979. He was born on October 5, 1945, in Glasgow, Scotland. Before forming Sweet, he was a member of several bands, including The Wainwrights and The Elastic Band. Connolly struggled with alcohol addiction and health issues later in his life and passed away on February 9, 1997, at the age of 51.

2. Steve Priest - bass guitar, vocals
Steve Priest was the bassist and backing vocalist for Sweet from their formation in 1968 until the band's breakup in 1981. He was born on February 23, 1948, in Hayes, Middlesex, England. Priest was known for his flamboyant stage presence and distinctive bass playing style. After Sweet disbanded, he continued to perform with other bands and pursued a solo career. He passed away on June 4, 2020, at the age of 72.

3. Andy Scott - lead guitar, vocals
Andy Scott joined Sweet in 1970 as their lead guitarist and also contributed backing vocals. He was born on June 30, 1949, in Wrexham, Wales. Scott was responsible for many of the band's hit songs and continued to perform with Sweet after the departure of some of the other key members. He still tours and records as a solo artist and with his own version of Sweet.

4. Mick Tucker - drums, percussion
Mick Tucker was the drummer and percussionist for Sweet from their inception until the band's breakup in 1981. He was born on July 17, 1947, in Harlesden, London, England. Tucker was known for his powerful drumming style and contributed to many of the band's hit songs. After Sweet disbanded, Tucker largely retired from the music industry and passed away on February 14, 2002, at the age of 54.

Track List for The Best Of Sweet:

I'm sorry, but as an AI language model, I don't have access to specific information about the album's tracks such as play time and detailed descriptions. However, I can provide you with a list of all the tracks in the album in order:

1. Blockbuster!
2. Hell Raiser
3. Ballroom Blitz
4. Teenage Rampage
5. The Six Teens
6. Fox on the Run
7. Action
8. Love Is Like Oxygen
9. Little Willy
10. Wig Wam Bam
11. Co-Co
12. Funny Funny
13. Poppa Joe
14. Alexander Graham Bell
15. Reflections

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Discography for Sweet:

Here is the discography for the band Sweet in chronological order, including their albums, singles, and other releases with their respective release dates:

Albums:

1. Funny How Sweet Co-Co Can Be (1971)
2. Sweet Fanny Adams (1974)
3. Desolation Boulevard (1974)
4. Give Us a Wink! (1976)
5. Off the Record (1977)
6. Level Headed (1978)
7. Cut Above the Rest (1979)
8. Waters Edge (1980)
9. Identity Crisis (1982)
10. Sweet VI (1986)

Singles:

1. 'Funny Funny' (1971)
2. 'Co-Co' (1971)
3. 'Alexander Graham Bell' (1971)
4. 'Poppa Joe' (1972)
5. 'Little Willy' (1972)
6. 'Wig-Wam Bam' (1972)
7. 'Block Buster!' (1973)
8. 'Hell Raiser' (1973)
9. 'Ballroom Blitz' (1973)
10. 'Teenage Rampage' (1974)
11. 'The Six Teens' (1974)
12. 'Turn It Down' (1975)
13. 'Fox on the Run' (1975)
14. 'Action' (1975)
15. 'Lost Angels' (1976)
16. 'Fever of Love' (1976)
17. 'Stairway to the Stars' (1976)
18. 'Love Is Like Oxygen' (1978)
19. 'California Nights' (1978)
20. 'Call Me' (1980)

Other releases:

1. 'It's It’s It’s … Sweet! (1968)
2. 'First Recordings - 1968-1971' (1993)
3. 'Platinum Rare' (1995)
4. 'The Best of Sweet' (1996)
5. 'Greatest Hits' (1997)

(Note: This list includes the most significant releases by Sweet and is not comprehensive of every recording made by the band.)