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24 mar 2024 · March 24, 2024 Glam rock, Music culture & history, Music news, Rock music classic rock, Frank Torpey, Glam rock, obituary, Sweet, The Sweet in the 1970s, tribute Darren Johnson. Frank Torpey, the last surviving original member of The Sweet, has sadly passed away.
Fairminer's position was eventually assumed by Frank Torpey (born Frank Edward Torpey, 30 April 1945, Kilburn, North West London) – a schoolfriend of Tucker's who had just left West London group The Tribe (aka The Dream). Torpey only lasted a few months, and in late 1967 Robin Box (born 19 June 1944) took his place.
- 1968–1982, 1985–present
- London, England
Frank E. Torpey, Brian Connolly, Mick Tucker and Steve Priest formed in early 1968 the band "The Sweetshop" which later became known as "The Sweet" / "Sweet"...
170. 9.4K views 2 years ago LONDON. Frank E. Torpey, Brian Connolly, Mick Tucker and Steve Priest formed in early 1968 the band "The Sweetshop" which later became known as "The Sweet" or simply...
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25 dic 2018 · Sweet was born. by Frank Torpey. My first band in 1962 was an instrumental group mainly Shadows, myself, Mick Tucker (drums), John Neighbor (bass) and Fred G (guitar). Next band 1963 /64 Dino and the Diamonds semi pro outfit. We worked fairly decent venues.
You might have wondered where all these stomping, shout-along pop confections came from and the answer is UK glam outfit The Sweet. The band actually dates back to the late '60's and one of its co-founders was a guitarist named Frank Torpey. Though he didn't stay in the band long, he helped create a legacy.
Formed in the U.K. in 1968, the original lineup featured vocalist Brian Connolly, bassist/vocalist Steve Priest, drummer Mick Tucker and guitarist Frank Torpey (later replaced by Mick Stewart and, subsequently, by Andy Scott). In 1973, the band produced their first number one hit, Blockbuster, which went on to achieve platinum status.
