Andy Scott of The Sweet discusses band history, rare records, various versions of "Desolation Boulevard", mega-hits like "Ballroom Blitz", "Fox On The Run", meeting Beatles, Australia tour & lots more!

Topics Include:

  • Andy’s moments with The Beatles
  • Discovering The Shadows
  • Andy becoming a musician since Footy didn’t work out
  • Early bands Andy was in
  • Growing up in Wrexham – Seeing The Searchers
  • Almost seeing The Silver Beatles – Dad wouldn’t let him go
  • Parents were supportive – eclectic record collection
  • Playing in the Scaffold with Paul McCartney’s brother Mike
  • Forming The Elastic Band
  • Playing in Miami and Bahamas – playing 2-3 shows per night
  • Coming back to UK – the singer left
  • Do the recordings with Mike McCartney still exist?
  • The Elastic Band on Decca – 2 early singles
  • Breakup of The Elastic Band
  • Collectible records of Andy’s career
  • Sweet had varying set of hits in different countries
  • Supporting and being supported by Bob Seger
  • Different versions of “Desolation Boulevard”
  • “Sweet Fanny Adams” wouldn’t have worked in US
  • “Desolation Boulevard” is like a greatest hits LP
  • Cover shot of Sunset Boulevard, Designed by Hypnosis
  • “Ballroom Blitz” was a massive hit around the world
  • Brian Connolly’s fight and throat injury
  • Ronnie James Dio was once considered for vocals for Sweet
  • Exposure and memories of early UK punk scene
  • Working with early Iron Maiden recordings
  • Where are tapes of Sweet?
  • Is Andy involved with Sweet reissues?
  • Vinyl can be a pain in the arse
  • New album and upcoming Australian tour
  • Interview wrap up

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