On his discharge from the Merchant Navy in 1963 he returned to Harefield and played in a number of local bands, including Generation X (not to be confused with the punk rock band from the late 70s, fronted by Billy Idol) from mid-1965 until about October 1966. Connolly had reportedly stopped drinking in 1985, but separated from his wife Marilyn, divorcing in 1986. During this time Connolly recorded a dozen or so new tracks. He died on February 9, 1997 in Slough, Berkshire, England. Connolly died around midnight of 9–10 February 1997, due to kidney failure, liver failure and repeated heart attacks. Ten thousand people heard Connolly perform a sneak peek of his first solo Polydor single: "Take Away The Music". It contained demos of four new songs, totaling about 20 mixes. During January 1983, Connolly supported Pat Benatar for three shows including one at Hammersmith Odeon, London. The lineup featured Connolly on vocals, Chris Eldridge and Lee Mordecai on guitars, Mark Conway (bass) and drummer Martin Lass. A Fandango cover, the track was released in Europe with wide distribution by RCA but failed to chart. His partner Jean, whom he had met a few years earlier, gave birth to a son that year. 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He died on February 9, 1997 in Slough, Berkshire, England. At the private function, for which Priest specially flew back to England, Priest and Connolly performed together. After a week in hospital, he discharged himself, but had to be readmitted the following week. He was married to Denise and Marilyn Walsh. He was married to Denise and Marilyn Walsh. Connolly went back to England and his band appeared on The Bob Downe Christmas Show, on 18 December 1990. At the age of 12, Connolly moved to Harefield, Greater London, where he attended the local secondary modern school. The "Old Sweet" material are new recordings. In 1988, Connolly reunited in Los Angeles, California, with former band members Mick Tucker, Steve Priest and Andy Scott, to rework studio versions of "Action" and "The Ballroom Blitz". [4] This single is also included on the Polydor Germany "High Life" compilation album from 1980. By this time, Connolly had healed the differences with Steve Priest and Mick Tucker, and was invited to the wedding of Priest's eldest daughter, Lisa. Login to add information, pictures and relationships, join in discussions and get credit for your contributions. Official Sites, View agent, publicist, legal and company contact details on IMDbPro, (1972 - It was felt at the time that Connolly's health was sufficient reason for the tour not to be extended, and some of the later planned dates were abandoned. Contribute. His health was permanently affected with some paralysis on his left side which would later develop into a nervous system condition. [1], Connolly was born in 1945 in Govanhill, Glasgow. Connolly's chronic alcohol abuse further compromised his role with the band as his voice began showing the impact in recordings and on stage during Sweet's 1978 US tour. Connolly had reportedly stopped drinking in 1985, but separated from his wife Marilyn, divorcing in 1986. Connolly sold his house to pay his share of the tax bill. Money was raised for a plaque dedicated to Connolly at Breakspear Crematorium, Breakspear Road, Ruislip, Middlesex. In 1981, Connolly was admitted to hospital with bloating, and he sustained multiple heart attacks. Connolly and his band continued to tour, both in the UK and Europe. In something of a truce, both parties agreed to distinguish their group's name to help promoters and fans. One of the tracks "Take Away The Music" was re-recorded the following year, with then Polydor producer Pip Williams, at the Marquee Studios, in London. Carrere then released the hard-rock single "Hypnotized", written by Joe Lynn Turner. During 1977, when no tours were undertaken and two of Sweet's most successful albums were recorded, the power struggle within the band became even more apparent. In 1994, Connolly and his band played in Dubai. After news of his leaving Sweet broke, Connolly was interviewed by the German music magazine Bravo, in which he said he was taking time off to be with his family, and considering a new musical direction (countrified rock). Several songs on the Sweet Fanny Adams album had to be sung by other members of the band. Connolly eventually replaced singer Ian Gillan (later of Deep Purple fame) in a band called Wainwright's Gentlemen, which included drummer Mick Tucker. It was unveiled on 9 February 2000. Connolly's Encore, included most of the members of Verity (fronted by ex-Argent guitarist John Verity) and Terry Uttley, bass player from Smokie. In a radio interview, Connolly reported that singing was a large part of growing up since there was no television, and that he was regularly called upon to sing for family and friends. [2] Connolly was the adoptive brother of Mark McManus of Taggart fame.[3]. As time progressed issues between Connolly and other members of Sweet developed and he would find the band excluding him from decisions. Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films, The Best TV Shows About Being in Your 30s. Connolly developed a significant problem with alcoholism in the mid-1970s. He was 51 years old.[5]. Choose an adventure below and discover your next favorite movie or TV show. On the eve of releasing their debut single, Slow Motion, in July 1968, the band shortened their name to The Sweet. Connolly's next release was "Don't You Know A Lady", composed by Roger Greenaway, was also recorded by British four-piece band Brooks shortly after Connolly's release. On 2 November 1996, British TV network Channel 4 aired a programme Don't Leave Me This Way, which examined Connolly's time as a pop star with The Sweet, the subsequent decline in the band's popularity, and the impact on the band members. The group recorded four tracks but these were not commercially released. Again the track failed to make an impact. Connolly's final concert was at the Bristol Hippodrome on 5 December 1996, with Slade II and John Rossall's Glitter Band Experience. Brian Connolly was born on October 5, 1945 in Govanhill, Glasgow, Scotland as Brian Francis Connolly. Also in 1979 was Connolly's first major appearance since leaving the Sweet, at the Bravo Super Disco '79 event, held at the Olympiahalle in Munich on 22 June. His most successful concerts were annual appearances in West Germany, before and after Germany's reunification. After inadvertently discovering his lineage, he eventually reverted to the name Connolly. Hammersmith Odeon, London on 11 October 1998 after inadvertently discovering his lineage, he reverted. 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