The life and career of Brian Connolly: from fame to later years

Brian Connolly was a Scottish-born rock singer best known as the charismatic frontman of the glam rock band The Sweet, a group that rose to international fame in the 1970s with a string of hit singles and a highly influential stage sound.

During the height of their success, The Sweet became one of the defining acts of the glam rock era, sharing the spotlight with major bands of the time while building a strong reputation for energetic performances and catchy, guitar-driven songs.