Brian Connolly was born on October 5, 1945 in Hamilton, Scotland. He was adopted at birth and took the name Brian McManus. When he was 18 Brian discovered that he was adopted he changed his surname to his mother's, Connolly.
At age 18 Brian moved to Middlesex and replaced singer Ian Gillan (of Deep Purple and Black Sabbath fame) in a band called Wainwright's Gentlemen which included drummer Mick Tucker. Wainwright's Gentlemen split up in 1968 without releasing any recordings. Read Full BioBrian Connolly was born on October 5, 1945 in Hamilton, Scotland. He was adopted at birth and took the name Brian McManus. When he was 18 Brian discovered that he was adopted he changed his surname to his mother's, Connolly.
At age 18 Brian moved to Middlesex and replaced singer Ian Gillan (of Deep Purple and Black Sabbath fame) in a band called Wainwright's Gentlemen which included drummer Mick Tucker. Wainwright's Gentlemen split up in 1968 without releasing any recordings.
Connolly and Tucker remained together and then recruited guitarist Frank Torpey and bassist Steve Priest, they named the new band Sweetshop. The group recorded several singles and eventually shortened their name to Sweet. Over the next 13 years Brian recorded albums with Sweet until his drinking problem caused him to leave the band in 1979.
After leaving Sweet Brian launched a solo career that had little success. In 1981 he survived multiple heart attacks in a single night but his health was permanently affected. Despite this Connolly toured with his backing bands New Sweet and Brian Connolly's Sweet. In 1988 Connolly reunited with former bandmates Andy Scott, Steve Priest and Mick Tucker to rework studio versions of "Action" and "Ballroom Blitz". The four reunited again in 1990 for the promotion of a video music documentary. By the late 1990s Brian's previous drinking problem had taken a toll on his body and he died of liver failure on February 9, 1997.
At age 18 Brian moved to Middlesex and replaced singer Ian Gillan (of Deep Purple and Black Sabbath fame) in a band called Wainwright's Gentlemen which included drummer Mick Tucker. Wainwright's Gentlemen split up in 1968 without releasing any recordings. Read Full BioBrian Connolly was born on October 5, 1945 in Hamilton, Scotland. He was adopted at birth and took the name Brian McManus. When he was 18 Brian discovered that he was adopted he changed his surname to his mother's, Connolly.
At age 18 Brian moved to Middlesex and replaced singer Ian Gillan (of Deep Purple and Black Sabbath fame) in a band called Wainwright's Gentlemen which included drummer Mick Tucker. Wainwright's Gentlemen split up in 1968 without releasing any recordings.
Connolly and Tucker remained together and then recruited guitarist Frank Torpey and bassist Steve Priest, they named the new band Sweetshop. The group recorded several singles and eventually shortened their name to Sweet. Over the next 13 years Brian recorded albums with Sweet until his drinking problem caused him to leave the band in 1979.
After leaving Sweet Brian launched a solo career that had little success. In 1981 he survived multiple heart attacks in a single night but his health was permanently affected. Despite this Connolly toured with his backing bands New Sweet and Brian Connolly's Sweet. In 1988 Connolly reunited with former bandmates Andy Scott, Steve Priest and Mick Tucker to rework studio versions of "Action" and "Ballroom Blitz". The four reunited again in 1990 for the promotion of a video music documentary. By the late 1990s Brian's previous drinking problem had taken a toll on his body and he died of liver failure on February 9, 1997.
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Brian Connolly Lyrics
We have lyrics for these tracks by Brian Connolly:
Action So you think you'll take another piece of me To satisfy…
Ballroom Blitz Are you ready Steve? Uh-huh Andy? Yeah Mick? Okay Alright fe…
Blockbuster Ahh ahhh, ahh ahhh You better beware, you better take care …
Do It Again I'll do it again If I have to love you from…
Fox On The Run I don't want to know your name 'Cause you don't look…
Hell Raiser Look out! Mama let me out on a Saturday night,…
Hellraiser Look Out! Momma let me out on a Saturday night She said…
Let's Go I've been in every town I've stood on every stage Still the…
Little Willy North side , east side Little Willy, Willy wears the crown,…
Teenage Rampage All over the land the kids are finally startin' to…
Wait 'Til The Morning Comes You've better believed me I've been right here for you Wasti…
Wig Wam Bam Hiawatha didn't bother too much 'Bout Minnie Ha-Ha and her …
Wig-Wam Bam Hiawatha didn't bother too much 'Bout Minnie Ha-Ha and her …
Wig-Warm Bam Hiawatha didn't bother too much 'Bout Minnie Ha-Ha and her …
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Ute Gorosics
Brian einfach ein engel er hatte die schönste Stimme und viel Charisma. Unvergessen und für immer in meinem Herzen!😍😍😍😍😍😍
Johnny LuckyLad
found this two days ago. can't stop listening..... amazing song. obviously the best Connolly's solo song - to my taste. very touching and dramatic. great composition, excellent harmonies and arrangements..... singing like that back in the early 70's. R.I.P. , sweet Brian. thank you for so many songs you did . they're with me in times of joy and the blues.....
Mellie Webb
Having a Brian Connolly moment. That voice was fab - just brilliant 😀
Birgit Rothe
+Regina Heinrich hallo Regina..den Song kenne ich nicht....
Maryann Colyer
I agree fab
Regina Heinrich
RiP sweet Brian
Me on the island
YES! I love this song so much ! Lovely Brian -- Thanks for all
Ellen R.
Even after 20 years you are unforgettable, Brian 05.10.45 - 09.02.97
In memory 09.02.2017
Gabi Sehmisch
Was für ein ausdrucksstarker Song,, wunderbar !!!!
Gabi Sehmisch
Ellen R. Brian Connolly , bei all seinen Fans ,,,, Unvergessen ,,,,💝💖💕