Desolation Boulevard is the third album by Sweet, and their second released in 1974. It contains the original variant of one of the band's best known songs, "Fox on the Run". The American version, released in November 1975, also includes the 1973 smash "The Ballroom Blitz".) The album cover photo was shot near the entrance of a rock 'n' roll club called The Central, located at 8852 Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood. Today it is the site of The Viper Room, where actor River Phoenix died from a drug overdose on 31 October 1993. The back cover photo … read more
Desolation Boulevard is the third album by Sweet, and their second released in 1974. It contains the original variant of one of the band's best … read more
Desolation Boulevard is the third album by Sweet, and their second released in 1974. It contains the original variant of one of the band's best known songs, "Fox on the Run&quo… read more
Sweet (referred to as The Sweet before 1974) are a popular 70s-era British rock band. Although largely known for their glam rock image and hit singles that dominated the charts, Sweet also released several acclaimed hard rock albums. The classic line-up consisted of Brian Connolly (vocals), Steve Priest (bass), Andy Scott (guitar) and Mick Tucker (drums). The group's initial years were characterized by bubblegum songs that they were only allowed to sing on, with heavier self-penned rock songs as the b-sides. They achieved their first hit in 1970 with the release of Funny Funny.… read more
Sweet (referred to as The Sweet before 1974) are a popular 70s-era British rock band. Although largely known for their glam rock image and hit singles that dominated the charts, Sweet also … read more
Sweet (referred to as The Sweet before 1974) are a popular 70s-era British rock band. Although largely known for their glam rock image and hit singles that dominated the charts, Sweet also released several acclaimed hard rock albums. T… read more