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(00:00) welcome everyone join us today as we embark on a journey into the Life and Legacy of Mick Tucker the renowned drummer of the iconic glam rock band Suite from his humble beginnings as a young boy with a passion for drawing to his meteoric rise to fame on the drum kit Tucker's story is one of talent determination and musical Innovation so let's dive in Mick Tucker born Michael Thomas Tucker on the 17th of July 1947 in Kingsbury Northwest London England Mick born to Hubert and Ellen Tucker discovered his passion for music at a
(00:31) young age initially drawn to the world of drawing however by the age of 14 his interest shifted to the drums inspired by the likes of sandy Nelson Buddy Rich and Jean ker recognizing his son's potential Hubert Tucker offered Mick a drum kit under one condition that he would dedicate himself wholeheartedly to drumming with unwavering support from his father he landed his son's first gig at a local workingman's Club Tucker impressed the band and audience as a standin for Brian Bennett of the legendary British beat group The Shadows
(01:00) unaware at the time of the importance of who he was replacing a natural Talent on the drums Tucker's skill rapidly developed and by the age of 18 he was already performing in pubs and clubs with Wayne W's gentleman a harrow cover band featuring deep purples vocalist Ian Gillan their repid Blended Motown and R&B with a touch of psychedelia reflecting the musical trends of the era in 1968 Brian Connelly replaced Gillan the lead singer however Tucker's flamboyant style led to his dismissal from the band prompting
(01:29) lead singer Brian Connelly to depart as well undeterred Tucker and Connelly joined forces to establish a new band ultimately giving rise to Band Sweet Shop with Tucker Brian Connelly and basist Steve priest already on board the classic lineup wasn't complete until 1970 when Andy Scott joined the group originally featuring guitarist Frank torpy the band later replaced him with Mick Stewart after learning that another band was already using the name sweet shop they changed their name to the suite prior to their breakthrough
(02:00) success with hits penned by Mike Chapman and Nikki chin the band released four unsuccessful singles these early recordings including tracks with both torp and Stewart were compiled onto the album first recordings 1968 to 1971 which also included four previously unreleased tracks after signing with RCA and teaming up with songwriters Nikki chin and Mike Chapman in 1971 sweet saw to Unstoppable success from late 1972 onward Tucker became synonymous with his iconic ludic Chrome over wood 8piece drum kit which remained a staple
(02:33) throughout his career his distinctive stick Twirls became as recognizable as the drum kit itself while touring in Belgium Tucker temporarily utilized a five-piece ludvic kit before incorporating it into his existing four-piece set Upon returning he then unified the entire ensemble by rewrapping them all in Chrome solidifying his signature sound and style with hits like funny funny Coco and Little Willie sweeping across Europe sweet grew weary of the poppy material provided ided by the chinina chaps yearning to Showcase their musical
(03:03) prowess the collaboration peaked with the rius Blockbuster a chart topper in 1973 but tensions led to a split a year later determined to assert their musicianship Tucker Connelly priest and Scott pen hits like Fox on the Run and action in 1975 reshaping their image from Glam to Bonafide rockers transitioning to poor in 1978 they released Love Is Like Oxygen reminiscent of Queen's Grandeur but Connelly Departed the following year after becoming a trio sweet released call me as their first single with priest taking on most lead vocals
(03:38) they toured with guest keyboardist Gary Moy and guitarist Ray mcer joined later they toured with journey and cheat trick in 1979 impressing cheap tricks drummer Bonnie Carlos with Tucker's energetic drumming style reminiscent of Keith Moon Tucker's double bass drumming stood out especially on songs like Ballroom Blitz with Carlos recalling how they jammed together on stage during ENC course sharing memorable moments and great times after album Cut Above the Rest sweet released Water's Edge featuring
(04:07) hits like 60s man and give the lady some respect sadly tragedy struck with Tucker's wife's drowning in 1979 prompting the ban to stop live performances in 1980 their final studio album identity crisis was only released in West Germany and Mexico a brief UK tour ended in March 1981 after which priest returned to the US when poly or released identity crisis in October 1982 the original Suite had disbanded afterward Tucker joined ban the monr until in 1986 when he and Andy Scott reformed Suite competing in the
(04:43) Nostalgia circuit alongside the new suite fronted by Brian Connelly Scott and Tucker's new version of sweet had Paul Mario Day on vocals Phil lanzen on keyboards and Mal mcnalty on bass they toured extensively and recorded live shows releasing them with new studio tracks later singer Paul day left in 1988 and mcnalty took over vocals while Jeff Brown joined on bass Phil Len's role was temporarily filled by several musicians until Steve man joined in 1989 Tucker reluctantly left in 1991 due to health issues with the band
(05:16) continuing with various drummers after Tucker's passing in 2002 the band would revert back to its original name the sweet Tucker's retirement from music coincided just as a new generation discovered sweet through Tia career's cover of Ballroom Blitz in the 1992 film Wayne's World personally Tucker was married twice in 1973 he married his first wife Pauline in a fairy tale wedding at the church of the Sacred Heart in riset middlex moving into a house on be Road ricep close to a school where plenty of
(05:48) fans and school girls would daily beseech the house to get an autograph or a glimpse of their Idol the basement of the modern white and beige furnished house is where Tucker installed a Sound Studio where he would spend hours working on new songs his music room adorned with gold and silver albums showcased his Global success yet he found solace in playing tennis collecting glass figurines and cooking despite his tough exterior Mick had a sensitive side symbolized by his cherished half moon and star necklace his constant companion and good luck
(06:16) charm tragedy struck with the loss of his first wife Pauling in 1979 who drowned in the bathtub possibly due to an accident leaving behind their daughter Aon Tucker later found love again with second wife Janet until his classing in 2002 Tucker's drumming prowess was unparalleled often overlooked but essential to Sweet Sound renowned for his technical Brilliance and Soulful Groove he impressed with his impeccable timing and passionate playing using promark American Hickory 419 sticks adorned with the sweet logo his drum
(06:48) solos were masterpieces of improvisation often featuring the iconic theme from The Man with the Golden Arm Tucker's Innovative use of projection screens added visual flare to his performances captivating audience with synchronized drum and timony displays despite the Glam image of sweet Tucker maintained a playful attitude embracing onstage alter egos with his bandmates while ensuring every performance was a blend of technical excellence and Showmanship diagnosed with leukemia Tucker retired from music in 1997 he
(07:18) underwent a bone marrow transplant from his brother to combat his leukemia despite initially going into remission he faced recurring infections sadly on the 14th of February 2002 Mick Tucker succumbed to leukemia in welln Garden City hartfordshire he was 54 years old his wife Janet and his 22-year-old daughter Aon and niece Angela were at his bedside when he passed Tucker's funeral occurred on February 25th 2002 his resting place is in chollywood house Cemetery in an unmarked grave however fans honored his memory with a wooden
(07:51) bench featuring a brass plaque nearby serving as a touching tribute to the legendary drummer Steve priest said of Tucker he was the most underrated drummer that ever came out of England he was the PowerHouse of the band he was technically marvelous his timing was impeccable but he had a lot of soul as well and he really felt what he was playing adding to basist Steve priest's High appreciation guitarist Andy Scott said Mick Tucker was the best drummer around in the 70s I played in the same band as him and was proud to do so I
(08:20) feel extreme sadness therefore that he has now left us and my heart goes out to Janet and Aon with their sad loss other drummers who were influenced by Tucker Jack irons from red hot Chili Peppers Pearl Jam and wall flowers snowy Shaw from King Diamond dream evil Merciful Fate and Jason Heartless from Ted nent and there you have it as we conclude our journey through the life and death of Mick Tucker we honor his contributions to music and his indelible mark on Rock history from his electrifying performances on stage to
(08:49) his enduring influence on generations of musicians Tucker's Legacy continues to resonate though he may be gone his music lives on forever immortalized in the hearts of fans around the world thanks for watching like And subscribe for more deep delves into music icons just like this take care and bye for now
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