Brian Connolly

Brian Francis Connolly (5 October 1945 – 9 February 1997) was a Scottish singer-songwriter, musician and actor, best known as the lead singer of glam rock band the Sweet between 1968 and 1979 and renowned for his charismatic stage presence and distinctive voice.

For the British comedian, see Brian Conley. For the Canadian guitarist, see Shadowy Men on a Shadowy Planet.

Brian Connolly
Connolly, c. 1970s
Background information
Birth nameBrian Francis Connolly
Born(1945-10-05)5 October 1945
Hamilton, Scotland
Died9 February 1997(1997-02-09) (aged 51)
Slough, England
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Musician
  • singer-songwriter
  • actor
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar, keyboards
Years active1963–1997
Labels
Formerly ofThe Sweet
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