The Sweet (June 21, 1985) “The Sweet — back for the Glam Rock revival” Feature – The Sydney Morning Herald

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 NOTES 

This Australian feature reflects the mid-1980s nostalgia for glam rock. The Sweet were one of the key bands of the early 1970s glam scene, and their return highlighted the genre’s enduring appeal.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS 

Event: Band comeback feature

Era: 1985 (Glam rock nostalgia) Tone: Nostalgic, positive Photography: Group photo of The Sweet

WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS

• Bold headline “The Sweet — back for the Glam Rock revival”

• Group photo of The Sweet members

• Discussion of their history and current tour

• Typical newspaper music feature layout

RELATED MATERIAL

• (Glam rock revival features 1985)

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SOURCES

• The Sydney Morning Herald, June 21, 1985

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