📰 The Sweet Merry Christmas - Article : Dec. 1971
- Sweet
- Dec 25, 1971
- 2 min read
A festive Christmas greeting from The Sweet to all NME readers, featuring a warm group portrait of the band wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year during the early days of their glam success.
The Sweet send seasonal glam cheer — Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from Andy, Steve, Mick and Brian.
New Musical Express
Date: December 25, 1971
Length: 2 min read
📰 Key Highlights
• Festive greeting from The Sweet to NME readers
• Group photo showing Andy Scott, Steve Priest, Mick Tucker and Brian Connolly
• Warm seasonal message wishing a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
• Classic early glam-era band portrait with the band in their signature 1971 style
• Captures the friendly, fun side of the band during their rise with hits like “Co-Co”
📰 Overview
Published on December 25, 1971, this seasonal page from NME features The Sweet spreading holiday cheer to fans at the end of a breakthrough year for the band.
📰 Source Details
Publication / Venue: New Musical Express
Date: December 25, 1971
Format: Christmas greeting / Band feature
Provenance Notes: Original 1971 NME Christmas page.
📰 The Story
The Sweet take a moment to thank their fans and the NME readership with a friendly Christmas message, accompanied by a relaxed group portrait. It reflects the approachable, fun image the band cultivated alongside their high-energy glam rock sound.
📰 Visual Archive
Black-and-white group photo of The Sweet (Andy, Steve, Mick and Brian) smiling and posing casually, with labels identifying each member and a festive greeting below.
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📰 Closing Notes
This December 1971 NME Christmas greeting perfectly captures The Sweet in their early glam prime — friendly, colourful, and ready to stomp their way into fans’ hearts with holiday cheer.
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