Where the Glitter Began From grey Britain to a technicolour explosion – the story of how rock got fabulous. Glam rock didn’t just happen – it erupted in the UK at the start of the 1970s like a sequinned volcano, turning drab streets into catwalks and ordinary lads into peacocks. The Spark That Lit the Fuse The drab backdrop: Three-day weeks, power cuts, strikes, and post-war austerity still hanging in the air. Britain needed colour, escape, and a damn good kick up the backsid

A 2022 Record Store Day vault release compiling Munich mixes, demos, outtakes, and unreleased Sweet tracks from the Give Us a Wink era.

In BRAVO’s 1978 family feature, Mick Tucker appears not as a glam‑rock drummer but as a proud, gentle father — cradling his newborn daughter with unmistakable tenderness.

Sweet's Glam-Funk Departure Hit Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK by Polydor Records (catalog number POSP001) on January 23, 1978, The Sweet’s “Love Is Like Oxygen” — backed with “Cover Girl” — was the lead single from their album Level Headed. Co-written by guitarist Andy Scott (with Scott Griffin), the track marked a departure from Sweet’s earlier guitar-heavy sound, featuring high vocal harmonies, strings, and disco elements in its extended album version (6:57).

The newest poster with a blond mane! Sweet Mick Tucker New enlightenment in pictures: Young love, like a child Horoscope 77 What awaits you in the new year... Large music section with many groups Raimund Harmstorf as "Courier of the Tsar" Sweet Cover Bravo Magazine(Germany) December 30, 1976 No. 2 Dec. 30, 1976 - DM 1.20 for home delivery plus delivery fee · öS 10.00 - Lire 600 - €0.36 skr 3.50 incl. VAT Ptas 55, sfr 1.70 - Printed in Germany C 1917 CX

Published in February 1976, this Record Mirror & Disc review critiques Sweet’s Give Us A Wink, arguing that the band’s pursuit of rock credibility results in an indulgent, over‑inflated album saved only by the taut “Action” and the hypnotic “Healer.”

Released in February 1976, Sweet’s Give Us a Wink marked their first fully self‑written and self‑produced album, showcasing a heavier hard‑rock direction.

A vibrant 1976 POP magazine cover celebrating The Sweet’s continued dominance in German fan polls, surrounded by a swirl of mid‑70s rock icons, gossip, and rising stars.

Sweet's 1976 Bravo Comeback Feature Published in Germany on January 22, 1976, Bravo Magazine’s cover and feature “Sweet with New Action” captured The Sweet at a pivotal moment in their mid-’70s career. The cover showcased the band in full glam regalia, with the article highlighting their latest singles, live energy, and ongoing success following hits like “Fox on the Run” and “Action.” It tied into the broader pop culture buzz of the time, including Bravo’s famous Otto electi

A Sweet Glam-Pop Sweet Sting Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK on January 9, 1976, on RCA Victor (catalogue: RCA 2641), The Sweet’s “The Lies In Your Eyes” — backed with “Cockroach” — was a glam-pop gem written by Scott, Connolly, Tucker, and Priest. Produced by Sweet for Chinebridge Ltd., this track entered the Official Singles Chart on January 24, 1976, peaking at No. 35 for 4 weeks. Issued in RCA company sleeve with solid centre pressing. Single Overview Release