Bassist and one of the founders of glam rock The Sweet , Steve Priest , has died at age 72, vocalist Andy Scott confirmed in an announcement on the band's Facebook page
"So there was one! I'm heartbroken right now. Steve Priest has passed away. His wife Maureen and I have kept in touch and, despite his failing health, I never imagined this moment. Never. My thoughts are with his family," the singer wrote.
“He was the best bass player I ever played with,” says Scott. “The noise we made as a band was very powerful. From that moment, in the summer of 1970, when we set off on our Musical Odyssey, the world opened up and the rollercoaster began! He finally followed his heart and moved to the USA. First New York, then Los Angeles. Rest in peace brother. All my love,” concludes the singer.
Wikimetal stands with Steve Priest's family and friends during this very sad time. Rest in peace and thank you, Steve.