The Sweet's bass guitarist Steve Priest has died at the age of 72, his band members confirmed on their official Facebook page.
The band shot to fame in the 1970s, with Steve being one of the founding members. The statement shared by Steve's bandmates read: "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, Daniella and Maggie, and three grandchildren, Jordan, Jade and Hazel." Steve lived with his wife Maureen and daughters Danielle and Margaret "Maggie" in La Cañada Flintridge in California.
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