Andy Scott (guitarist) facts for kids
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Andy Scott
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Scott at Wacken Open Air 2018
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| Birth name | Andrew David Scott |
| Born | 30 June 1949 Wrexham, Wales |
| Genres | Hard rock, glam rock |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter, producer |
| Instruments | Guitar, bass, vocals |
| Years active | 1963–present |
| Associated acts | Sweet The Silverstones The Elastic Band Mayfield's Mule |
Andrew David Scott (born 30 June 1949) is a talented Welsh musician and songwriter. He is most famous for being the lead guitarist and a backing singer for the glam rock band Sweet. After the bassist Steve Priest passed away in June 2020, Andy Scott became the last original member of the band's classic lineup.
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Andy Scott's Music Journey
Starting Out in Music
Andy Scott was born in Wrexham, North Wales, on 30 June 1949. He began his music career playing the bass guitar. His very first performance was in November 1963 with a band called The Rasjaks. He then played with other local bands in Wales.
Later, he switched to playing the guitar. In 1966, he joined a band called The Silverstone Set. This band became quite popular and even won a TV show called Opportunity Knocks five weeks in a row! A big moment for them was opening for the famous guitarist Jimi Hendrix in January 1967.
After The Silverstones, Scott formed a band called The Elastic Band. They recorded an album, but the band broke up before it was released. He also played with other groups, gaining lots of experience.
Joining The Sweet
In late 1970, Andy Scott tried out for The Sweet. He was one of the last guitarists to audition. The band members, Brian Connolly, Steve Priest, and Mick Tucker, along with their managers, were impressed. Even though his amplifier had some trouble at first, they decided he was the right fit for The Sweet.
Making Solo Music
Andy Scott also released his own music. In 1975, he put out his first solo song called "Lady Starlight." He played almost all the instruments on the song himself, except for the drums, which were played by Mick Tucker.
In the 1980s, he released more solo songs. One of his songs, "Krugerrands," became a top 10 hit in South Africa and reached number 89 in Australia. He released other songs like "Let Her Dance" and "Invisible." Later, a collection of his solo music was released in 1993.
Producing and Reforming Sweet
Andy Scott also worked as a music producer, helping other artists make their albums. For example, he produced the album Back to the Drive for the singer Suzi Quatro in 2006.
In 1985, Scott and Mick Tucker decided to bring Sweet back together with new musicians. This new version of the band eventually became known as "Andy Scott's Sweet" after Tucker left in 1991.
Other Projects
Andy Scott has also been involved in other interesting projects. In 2010, he appeared in TV commercials for an insurance company in the UK, using some of Sweet's famous songs.
He also played a big role in organizing the first charity concert called Rock Against Cancer in All Cannings, Wiltshire, in May 2012. Famous musicians like Brian May and The Boomtown Rats performed there. These concerts are still happening, and Scott continues to be actively involved.
Since Steve Priest passed away in June 2020, Andy Scott is the last living member from the original classic lineup of The Sweet.
Andy Scott's Life
Andy Scott lives in a converted barn in All Cannings, a village in Wiltshire, England. In September 2009, he was diagnosed with prostate cancer. After receiving treatment, he went into remission, meaning the cancer was under control.
Andy Scott's Music Releases
With Sweet
As Andy Scott
Albums
- Thirty Years: The Andy Scott Solo Singles (1993; Repertoire Records) (This album is a collection of his solo songs and demo recordings.)
Singles
- "Where D'Ya Go" / "Lady Starlight" (1975; RCA)
- "Lady Starlight" / "Where D'Ya Go" (1975; RCA)
- "Krugerrands" / "Face" (1984; Statik)
- "Let Her Dance" / "Suck It And See" (1984; Statik)
- "Invisible" / "Never Too Young" (1984; Statik)
With Ladders
Singles
- "Gotta See Jane" / "Krugerrands" (1983; Statik/Virgin)
With Andy Scott's Sweet
(After 2000, the band was often just called "Sweet" again)
Singles
- "X-Ray Specs" (1991; SPV)
- "Stand Up" (1992; SPV)
- "Am I Ever Gonna See Your Face Again" (1992; SPV)
- "Do It All Over Again" (2002; Delicious Records)
- "Join Together" (2011; digital release) (This is a cover of a song by The Who.)
- "Let It Snow" (2011; digital release) (A famous holiday song.)
Albums
- Studio Albums
- "A" (1992; SPV)
- The Answer (1995; SPV) (This was a different version of the 'A' album with extra songs.)
- Hannover Sessions (1996; Pseudonym) (A big 4-CD set with recordings, live music, and rare tracks.)
- Dangerous Game (1997; Chinebridge) (Another version of 'The Answer' album.)
- Chronology (2002; Delicious) (This album has new recordings of old Sweet songs.)
- Sweetlife (2002; Delicious) (An album with brand new songs.)
- New York Connection (2012) (This album features cover songs.)
- The Hits (2012) (New recordings of Sweet's hit songs.)
- Full Circle (2024)
- Live Albums
- Live at the Marquee (1989; SPV/Maze) (A double album that included some new studio songs.)
- Alive and Giggin'! (1995; Pseudonym)
- Glitz, Blitz & Hitz (1996; CNR)
- Sweet Fanny Adams Revisited (2012)
- Desolation Boulevard Revisited (2012) (This is the same album as Sweet Fanny Adams Revisited, but with a different cover.)
See also
In Spanish: Andy Scott para niños
