The Sweet

The Sweet’s music and its influence upon countless popular mega acts are too many to name. Sweet has withstood the test of decades of Rock and Roll time and can be characterized quite simply; Sweet is not just a band, it is an institution!

British rock band “The Sweet” aka “Sweet” rose to worldwide fame in the 1970s as one of the top three “Glam Rock” acts of the era. The band achieved huge success with countless chart-busting iconic hits around the globe including BALLROOM BLITZ – FOX ON THE RUN – LOVE IS LIKE OXYGEN – LITTLE WILLY – BLOCKBUSTER – ACTION – TEENAGE RAMPAGE – AC/DC, and many more. 

After the original group disbanded in 1981, original founder Steve Priest came out of retirement in 2007. His goal was to put together a band that would represent The Sweet and his legacy into the 21st century. He met up with legendary drummer Richie Onori and master musician showman Stevie Stewart and the die was cast!
Steve Priest stated: “In my opinion this group IS The Sweet… hand-picked and dangerous, the closest thing to the original that Mick, Brian and I put together in 1968.” The group’s live shows boast the massive iconic hits that are continuously being used in countless television series and major blockbuster movies like…Guardians Of The Galaxy – Black Phone – Suicide Squad – Wayne’s World, just to name a few.

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THE BAND

Richie Onori: Drummer – Solo Artist – Producer
Originally from Los Angeles, Richie built his career performing and touring with some of the most influential musicians that include:
Keith Emerson from Emerson Lake & Palmer, Richie Sambora from Bon Jovi, Rick Derringer, Joe Lynn Turner from Deep Purple, Bobby Kimball from Toto, Paul Rodgers and Mick Ralphs from Bad Company, Uli Jon Roth from Scorpions and many more.

Stevie Stewart: Bass – Keyboards – Vocalist and Producer
Originally from Minneapolis, Stevie met and toured with legendary Nick St. Nicholas from Steppenwolf. Stevie played in World Classic Rockers featuring Aynsley Dunbar from Journey, David Bowie and Whitesnake, Randy Meisner of The Eagles, Denny Laine from Wings, Randall Hall from Lynyrd Skynyrd, and many more world-class musicians.

Jimmy Burkard: Virtuoso guitarist
Jimmy hails from Detroit. He has recorded and shared the stage with some of the best musicians in the world, including Billy Idol, Rudy Sarzo from Ozzy Osbourne, Quiet Riot, Simon Wright from AC/DC, Dio, and UFO. Jimmy’s amazing guitar technique is perfect for playing the iconic hits and deep tracks of The Sweet live, helping take the new line-up to the next level in musical history.

Dave Schulz: Keyboards, Vocals
Originally from Buffalo, Dave is extremely well known and in demand as a touring musician for a wide range of supergroups including – The Goo Goo Dolls, Berlin, Macy Gray, Pink, Rick Springfield, and Wang Chung. Dave’s energy and vocal performances add an awesome artistic talent to The Sweet.

Ari Kamin: Lead Vocals
Best known for his fronting of Guns N’ Roses co-founder Steven Adler’s solo band Adler’s Appetite, Ari was already famous in Argentina for his amazing vocal range demonstrated in the band Criaturas Salvajes, releasing the hit album Dejame Entrar.
Steven Adler said: “Ari is everything a Rock and Roll frontman is supposed to be! Not only does he have an incredible voice, he really connects with the audience. He knows how to put on a show. He’s a true star.” One of Ari’s proudest moments was performing The Star-Spangled Banner to a crowd of over 10,000 people at the recent M3 Rock Festival 4. Having gained the praises of such artists like Paul Stanley, Nuno Bettencourt, Gary Cherone, and Sebastian Bach, Ari has earned his place at the table of hard rock and heavy metal greats. Now joining The Sweet as its centerpiece, the group continues to up-level its game with Ari Kamin as the perfect fit for the group’s ascension into the 21st century and rock history.