SWEET Bassist Steve Priest Dies Aged 72
June 4th, 2020
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Steve Priest, bassist / vocalist and co-founder of UK glam / hard rock band Sweet, died on June 4th, 2020 at the age of 72.
Priest’s family issued the following statement: “It is with a heavy heart that we announce at 8:25am PT today, Steve Priest, founding member of The Sweet, passed away. He is survived by his wife, Maureen, three daughters, Lisa, Danielle and Maggie and three grandchildren, Jordan, Jade and Hazel.”
Sweet guitarist Andy Scott commented: “Then there was one! I am in pieces right now. Steve Priest has passed away. His wife Maureen and I have kept in contact and though his health was failing I never envisaged this moment. Never. My thoughts are with his family x.
“He was the best bass player I ever played with. The noise we made as a band was so powerful. From that moment in the summer of 1970 when set off on our Musical Odyssey the world opened up and the rollercoaster ride started! He eventually followed his heart and moved to the USA. First New York then LA.
“Rest in Peace brother. All my love, Andy.”
