(The Kings of Glam Pop) The Sweet (often known simply as Sweet) were a British glam rock band formed in 1968 in London. Known for their infectious hooks, towering harmonies, powerful riffs, and flamboyant stage image, they became one of the most successful and recognisable acts of the early 1970s glam rock explosion. With their glittery costumes, platform boots, and sing-along anthems, The Sweet perfectly embodied the fun, colourful spirit of the era. EARLY YEARS & RISE TO FA

The June 21, 1985 edition of The Sydney Morning Herald features an article on The Sweet’s return and their role in the glam rock revival. Publication: The Sydney Morning Herald Date: June 21, 1985 Country: Australia Location: Sydney Section: Rock / Music Feature THE STORY The piece discusses The Sweet’s comeback, their glam roots, and how they are capitalising on renewed interest in 1970s glam rock. It mentions their live shows and connection to the era’s sound. CONTEXT AND

A bold, eye-catching full-page advertisement in the July 6, 1974 issue of Disc Music Paper promoting The Sweet’s new single “The Six Teens” alongside their latest album Sweet Fanny Adams, showcasing the band in their signature high-energy glam-rock visual style during the peak of their chart success in the mid-1970s. [ Publication: Disc Music Paper Date: July 6, 1974 Country: United Kingdom Section: Full-Page Record Company Advertisement THE STORY WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS This

The June 22, 1974 cover of Music Star magazine features a vibrant portrait of Brian Connolly of The Sweet, with the celebratory greeting “HAPPY BIRTHDAY, ALANI!” alongside multiple band teasers including Freddie Mercury of Queen. Publication: Music Star Date: June 22, 1974 Country: United Kingdom Location: London Section: Front Cover THE STORY This colourful weekly music paper cover promotes several major acts of the era. The main image celebrates Brian Connolly with a large

A fun, colourful, and highly energetic Music Star magazine cover from July 28, 1973, starring Brian Connolly of The Sweet in a playful graduation cap, perfectly capturing the carefree, celebratory spirit of the British glam rock scene and teen pop culture during the height of The Sweet’s chart success with hits like “School’s Out” and “Ballroom Blitz”. Publication: Music Star Date: July 28, 1973 Country: United Kingdom Section: Cover Feature THE STORY WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS

A full-colour poster spread in Musik Express featuring the British glam rock band The Sweet, showcasing the classic early 1970s lineup during their rise to fame. PUBLICATION Musik Express Date: June 1, 1973 Country: Germany Section / Pages: Colour Poster / Centerfold Title: The Sweet THE STORY This striking poster features individual and group shots of The Sweet members — Steve Priest, Brian Connolly, Mick Tucker, and Andy Scott — in their flamboyant glam outfits, set agai

The Sweet’s early single “Get On The Line” backed with “Mr. McGallagher”, released on Parlophone Records during their formative pre-glam bubblegum rock phase. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: The Sweet Label: Parlophone Date: June 12, 1970 Catalogue: R 5848 Format: 7" Vinyl Single Country: United Kingdom A-Side: “Get On The Line” (Jeff Barry) B-Side: “Mr. McGallagher” (Mick Stewart) Produced by: John Burgess & Roger Easterby Arranged & Conducted by: Lew Warburton TRACK LIST UK 7" Sing

By early 1969, The Sweet had evolved from their original Sweetshop incarnation into a band searching for a new foothold in the UK pop market. After their initial Fontana single failed to chart and guitarist Frank Torpey departed, the group brought in Mick Stewart, a player with prior rock experience in several mid‑1960s bands. With this refreshed line‑up, The Sweet signed a new deal with EMI’s Parlophone label and moved into a bubblegum‑pop direction. The first result of this