Steve Priest Sweet
Original bassist/vocalist and founder member Steve Priest of 70s hitband the Sweet is constantly touring and gigging again with his own Sweet.
Famous for their incredible harmonies, The Sweet had many hits between 1970 and 1979, the year where their leadsinger and charismatic frontman Brian Connolly left the band. They were the glamrock Kings, adored by millions of fans all over the world.
After Brian Connolly's leaving, Steve, Mick Tucker and Andy Scott carried on as the 3-piece Sweet, but then Steve moved to USA with his lovely wife Maureen and to concentrate on their new born daughter Danielle. Family life was nr 1 for Steve.
Nowadays Andy Scott still runs his Sweet, Brian Connolly (+1997) and Mick Tucker (+2002) sadly passed away; a huge lost for the fans.
Now there's Steve back again too. After already many huge gigs in USA and Canada, his band, loaded with energy, is ready to tour Europe.
Finally Steve couldn't deny any longer where his blood keeps running. The music.
This terrific bassist (one of world's best) and vocalist DID it and HOW! It's fantastic to hear the band play the so loved Sweet songs.
Before Steve decided to come back in the circuit, he always said he would make sure to come back with the best of musicians. Only then he made this new start. "When you do it, then do it right", is Steve's motto.
We can whole hearted say that it became a huge success.
Steve Priest is back on the road and where ever they perform they make audiences' hearts beat faster.
The hits are played in a rockier way, the guitar sounds are incredible and it is just how Steve always wanted them to sound in the time when he was in the Sweet already.
Good luck Steve, welcome back in the circuit where you belong and all of your fans look out for you in Europe.
In 2009 Steve Priest Sweet recorded a new live album.
I recommand this album, it is worth every single dollar and gets send to you with a personal message.
Also Steve's in 1994 written book, "Are you ready Steve", is again (now in PDF) available.
For more details look at www.thesweetband.com and also at the official Sweet fan Site Home Sweet Home, www.thesweet.com
Steve's bandmembers are
Steve Priest - bass guitar/vocals
Stuart Smith - guitar
Joe Retta - vocals
Richie Onori - Drums
Stevie S - Keyboards/backing vocals