Brian Connolly
Acting
Biography
Brian Francis Connolly was a Scottish singer-songwriter, musician and actor, best known as the lead singer between 1968 and 1979 of the British glam rock band The Sweet.
Born: October 5, 1945
Place of Birth: Govanhill, Glasgow, Scotland, UK
Known For
Cilla
A mostly live weekly entertainment show starring Cilla Black and her special guests.
Only The Brave
A searing portrait of war and prejudice, ‘Only the Brave’ takes you on a haunting journey into the hearts and minds of the forgotten heroes of WWII – the Japanese-American 100th/442nd. In 1941, when Japan attacked Pearl Harbor, overnight Japanese Americans were put into internment camps for the duration of the war. Determined to prove their loyalty, 1400 Japanese Americans successfully petitioned the government to serve becoming the 100th Infantry Battalion. They were sent to North Africa, Italy and finally France were they performed an impossibly-dangerous rescue of the Texas 36th Division. During their two years of combat these men received an unparalleled 21 Medals of Honor, 9,486 Purple Hearts, 8 Presidential Citations, 53 Distinguished Service Crosses, 588 Silver Stars and 5,200 Bronze stars – making them the most decorated unit of their size in American military history. This is their story.
Året var 1976
1976 brings several events that leave their mark on Sweden. Silvia Sommerlath marries King Carl Gustaf, and Thorbjörn Fälldin takes over as the new prime minister. On the music scene, international visits stand out when the rock bands Kiss and Sweet come to Sweden. And as Christmas approaches, Trazan Apansson appears on the TV screen for the very first time.
Ghoulies
A young man and his girlfriend move into the man's old mansion home, where he becomes possessed by a need to control ancient demons.
The Sweet: Sweetlike
1. Introduction 2. Hell Raiser 3. Block Buster 4. Fox on the Run 5. Medley: Wig-Wam Bam/Little Willy 6. Sweetlife 7. You're Crazy 8. Airheads 9. Do it All Over Again 10. Never Say Forever 11. Medley: a. Coco b. Funny Funny c. Poppa Joe 12. The Six Teens 13. Poppa Joe 14. Ballroom Blitz 15. The Six Teens 16. Action 17. Lies in Your Eyes 18. Fever of Love 19. Sweet and Sour
The Sweet: Action (The Ultimate Story)
SWEET are celebrating the 40th anniversary of one of their greatest ever hits “Action” with the release of a brand new "Best Of" CD and DVD that at last tells the ultimate SWEET story from the very beginning to today, also under the same motto: ACTION - 40 years of hits! Over 7 hours of TV Performances, Music Videos and Concerts!
The Sweet: All That Glitters
In 1973, Sweet were the subject of a documentary All That Glitters for BBC Schools series Scene. Being intended for “educational purposes,” the program had to pose a relevant topic for debate among its teenage audience—in this case, “Is the music business really that glamorous?” Over a period of two to three days, Scene followed the band members Brian Connolly (vocals), Steve Priest (bass/coals), Andy Scott (guitar) and Mick Tucker (drums) as they rehearsed for a Top of the Pops appearance (which led to an outcry over Priest’s Nazi outfit) and their (now hailed as “legendary”) Christmas show at London’s Rainbow Theater.
All That Glitters
BBC Schools documentary about the successful British rock band The Sweet, their riches and the price of fame. Charting 24 hours in the life of a rock band that asks the question: "Is the music business really that glamorous?" The show contains live material shot on the 21st December 1973 during their legendary concert in the Rainbow Theatre, London.
Filmography
as Self (archive footage)
as Factory Manager
as Vocals / Guitar
as Ghoulie (Voice)
as Self
as Self