Steve Priest, founding bassist and singer for “Ballroom Blitz” glam rock band Sweet, died Thursday at the age of 72. Priest’s family confirmed his death on social media Thursday. No cause of death was revealed, but guitarist Andy Scott — the last surviving member of the band’s classic lineup — said “his health was failing” recently.
“It is with a heavy heart that we announce at 8:25am Pt today, Steve Priest, founding member of The Sweet, passed away,” Priest’s family tweeted. “He is survived by his wife, Maureen, three daughters,...
“It is with a heavy heart that we announce at 8:25am Pt today, Steve Priest, founding member of The Sweet, passed away,” Priest’s family tweeted. “He is survived by his wife, Maureen, three daughters,...
- 6/5/2020
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
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