Algy Ward, the founding frontman of cult British heavy metal band Tank, has died at the age of 63 after suffering from recurring health issues.
Ward, born Alasdair Mackie Ward, reportedly passed away last Wednesday (May 17th) at a hospital in Tunbridge Wells, Kent. The news was confirmed by Tank guitarist Mick Tucker, who posted the following message on social media:
“R.I.P Algy… Just heard the sad news my old band mate passed away in hospital last Wednesday May 17th.
We formed a formidable songwriting team when I joined Tank in 1983 and recorded some great albums along the way and many shows with Tank and the Nicky Moore band who I joined in 1990 with Algy.
Over the last couple of years we had to carry on without him but hoped one day we could get him back onstage with us.
A glass will be raised tonight in your honour ….”
Before forming Tank,...
Ward, born Alasdair Mackie Ward, reportedly passed away last Wednesday (May 17th) at a hospital in Tunbridge Wells, Kent. The news was confirmed by Tank guitarist Mick Tucker, who posted the following message on social media:
“R.I.P Algy… Just heard the sad news my old band mate passed away in hospital last Wednesday May 17th.
We formed a formidable songwriting team when I joined Tank in 1983 and recorded some great albums along the way and many shows with Tank and the Nicky Moore band who I joined in 1990 with Algy.
Over the last couple of years we had to carry on without him but hoped one day we could get him back onstage with us.
A glass will be raised tonight in your honour ….”
Before forming Tank,...
- 5/22/2023
- by Jon Hadusek
- Consequence - Music
Steve Priest, founding bassist and singer for “Ballroom Blitz” glam rock band Sweet, died Thursday at the age of 72. Priest’s family confirmed his death on social media Thursday. No cause of death was revealed, but guitarist Andy Scott — the last surviving member of the band’s classic lineup — said “his health was failing” recently.
“It is with a heavy heart that we announce at 8:25am Pt today, Steve Priest, founding member of The Sweet, passed away,” Priest’s family tweeted. “He is survived by his wife, Maureen, three daughters,...
“It is with a heavy heart that we announce at 8:25am Pt today, Steve Priest, founding member of The Sweet, passed away,” Priest’s family tweeted. “He is survived by his wife, Maureen, three daughters,...
- 6/5/2020
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
Steve Priest, the bass player who co-founded the UK group Sweet that had hits including “Ballroom Blitz,” “Fox on the Run” and “Love Is Like Oxygen,” died today, his bandmates said without providing details. He was 72.
Priest had been living in the Los Angeles area for several years, and his band played often at local venues including the Canyon clubs in Agoura Hills and Santa Clarita.
"It is with a heavy heart that we announce at 8:25am Pt today, Steve Priest, founding member of The Sweet, passed away. He is survived by his wife, Maureen, three daughters, Lisa, Danielle & Maggie and 3 grandchildren, Jordan, Jade & Hazel.
— The Sweet (@SPSweetBand) June 4, 2020
Riding the glam rock wave alongside the likes of David Bowie, Queen and T.Rex, Sweet exploded in England with a string of top 10 singles in Europe during the early 1970s. The band scored smash singles with “Co-Co,” “Wig Wam Bam,...
Priest had been living in the Los Angeles area for several years, and his band played often at local venues including the Canyon clubs in Agoura Hills and Santa Clarita.
"It is with a heavy heart that we announce at 8:25am Pt today, Steve Priest, founding member of The Sweet, passed away. He is survived by his wife, Maureen, three daughters, Lisa, Danielle & Maggie and 3 grandchildren, Jordan, Jade & Hazel.
— The Sweet (@SPSweetBand) June 4, 2020
Riding the glam rock wave alongside the likes of David Bowie, Queen and T.Rex, Sweet exploded in England with a string of top 10 singles in Europe during the early 1970s. The band scored smash singles with “Co-Co,” “Wig Wam Bam,...
- 6/4/2020
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
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