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Mar 24, 2024 · Frank Torpey, the last surviving original member of The Sweet, has sadly passed away. His family have posted the following message on Facebook. “Frank passed away in his home surrounded by family at 1AM on Saturday 23rd March 2024.
During 1987, Connolly met up again with Frank Torpey. Torpey later explained in interviews Connolly was trying to get a German recording deal. The two got on very well and Torpey subsequently invited Connolly to go into the recording studio with him, as an informal project.
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 "Sweet". ...more.
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- Talking & Shaking
Frank Torpey talks about his early influences, forming The Sweet with Mick Tucker, Brian Connolly and Steve Priest, and some wild road stories. He also reveals his subsequent musical projects, including a rock opera and techno music.
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).
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" ...more.
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After two guitarists, Frank Torpey and Mick Stewart and four singles which failed to make the charts the band were at a crossroads, almost at the point of splitting when Andy Scott, from The Elastic Band, joined.
