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Mick Tucker - Sad News.
So sad.
Stunned.
Someone who was with me through his music
which brought me so much pleasure.
Condolences to his
family.
Hope he is having fun now with Brian.
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Those we love never go away, they walk beside us every day.
Rest
In Peace Mick
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all of the above
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We all know that life isn't fair but it isn't until something like
this happens that you realise just how unfair and cruel fate can
be.
Rest in peace Mick knowing that your memory will live on
forever through your wonderful music.
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Little I can add to what has been said already, except that as a
fan of hard rock and heavy metal for 25 years and more Mick was in
my honest opinion the best I had heard.
Had the pleasure of
seeing him live two nights on the trot in February 1986 at the
Marquee Club in Soho. Does anyone remember his "I'm a professional"
quote when technical problems arose the night of the
filming?
Ironically, maybe now he will get some of the
recognition he deserves, I hope so.
RIP Golden
Arms
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We're getting old...
Mick is gone and Brian has been for quite a while..
We're
getting old and our heroes are dying on us !
Sad , but the way of
the world ... it gives you thoughts of those uncomplicated 70's when
unwanted pregnancy were the danger of yr life ! I still remember
taking the bike to the shop and buying the Fox on the run single -
and singing it all the way back to Hundige , me and Peter crying it
out loud ..and the next day the discussion "whos the best" @#%$ the
rest Sweet is best !
They cant take that away from me , no matter
who goes away .
We want Sweet , we want Sweet
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And on March 16th Sweet (and Slade) plays Denmark ..so
we'll get the Andy Scott Sweet - better than no Sweet !
Frank
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I was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of a true star in
every sense of the word.
Mick Tucker had a sense of style onstage
and off.
Mick - you will be sadly missed , but never forgotten by
those who knew and loved you...
Tony Mann
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REACH OUT
BACK IN '86 I REMEMBER MY FRIENDS AND I CHASING OFF TO SEE THE
SWEET PLAY HERE IN NEW ZEALAND.
THE THEN LINE UP BEING MICK..
ANDY.. PAUL.. PHIL.. AND MALCOM . WE HAD A GREAT TIME AT THE
CONCERT. WE GOT TO MEET THE GUYS, AND I REMEMBER MICK AS HAVING A
CUTE SENCE OF HUMOUR.. AND BEING SO FRIENDLY... I GUESS IF THERE WAS
A WORD TO DESCRIBE MICK IT WOULD TO ME BE IMPACT... FROM HIS
DRUMMING.. HIS PERSONALITY.. EVEN HIS SCENT CHANEL NO 5 LEFT
IMPACT.. HE CERTAINLY WASNT A FADE INTO THE BACKGROUND TYPE OF
CHARACTER..
...FINISHING LATE A FEW NIGHTS AGO I CLIMBED INTO
MY CAR.... I COULD HAVE SWORN I COULD SMELL CHANEL... THATS WHEN I
LEARNT THE SADDEST NEWS.. FINDING THIS SITE.... ONLY TO LEARN MICK
HAD AGAIN MADE ANOTHER IMPACT.. ...
...CARRY ME BACK TO WHEN
I WAS YOUNG...
THANK YOU FOR THE MUSIC MICK AND BRIAN...
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Goodbye Mick
Devastating news for all Sweet fans worldwide.
Mick Tucker was a
STAR, he always performed like one, looked like one and will be
forever remembered as one!
Keith Moon, John Bonham, Cozy
Powell and now Mick Tucker, Heaven must be rocking !!
Cos
Cimino.
PS I'm working on a `Cut Above The Rest` Mick Tucker
tribute fanzine issue, anyone interested in contributing to it
please get in touch with me at cimino@webfactory.co.uk
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I've just returned from Sweden where I read the awful news in a
daily paper. Although I was well aware of the seriousness of Mick's
illness, I was still totally stunned. Not only was Mick the greatest
rock drummer of all time (I've seen/heard a few hundred and can't
think of a better one), he was, as so many others have testified, a
genuinely kind and generous man who had time for his fans. And he
always looked SO cool.
You're absolutely right, Cos, he was a
star.
Paul T.
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Sorry Paul, but what daily paper would that be? A Swedish one?
Seems like most of them have remained mute about this.
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It was in Friday's 'Expressen'. Just a few lines I'm afraid and no
photo of Mick. Nicole Kidman was in Sweden making a film which they
obviously thought was more important, so she got the mugshot. At
least Mick got a mention though and Steve was quoted as saying he
was 'the best drummer England had'. Too right,
Steve!
Paul.
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Ok Paul! Thanks! Too bad that it hasn't been more notified here (in
Sweden)!
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I'm not usually given to writing stuff on the Net but the sad news
of Mick Tucker's early death moved me to do so.
Me and my
brother (and friends) were massive Sweet fans as we were growing up
in the '70s. I always got a tingle down my spine when they were on
Top of the Pops. And in the days before video when you had to catch
your idols at the time of broadcast I was always rooted to the spot
in front of the telly.
I bought all of their singles and most of
there albums and we all continued listening to them for a long time
afterwards............years. Consequently The Sweet sunk into my
conciousness permanently and I still listen to their stuff whenever
I can.
As an (unheard of) drummer myself I can honestly say that
Mick Tucker has been my greatest influence by far. He was a
brilliant drummer and it's a shame that he goes largely
unrecognised. Perhaps because The Sweet were always dismissed as a
bubble gum band. They could never escape that unfortunately. But
their B-sides and their albums proved that they could write
excellent rock songs aswell.
I never saw The Sweet in their
original line up, alas but I did see Brian Connoly's Sweet at the
Tower in Hull. Unfortunately Brian was obviously completely pissed
up at the time so it was a bit of a disappointment, but there you
go.
In the early days of my being in a band we would always have
a laugh jamming Sweet songs. I'd also spend hours sitting in front
of the record player listening to the band, drumming along on my
hands and knees until I had learned all of Mick's drum parts by
heart (much to my Dad's annoyance).
What else can I say? I didn't
know anything about his leukemia so it really did come as a shock.
Mick and The Sweet were a great band, a huge influence on my
formative years and also they always looked like they were having a
right laugh at the time.
See ya Mick
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god bless mick tucker one of the best drummers england will ever
produce,my memory will never fade of the performance mick gave at
the london lyceum in 1981 truely great.
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Dear Stewart,
I'm 42 years old,and been a true Sweet fan for
about 27 years.I live in Scotland.I've been up and down the country
since 1981(at the Lyceum in London), seeing live all the various
Sweet line-ups.I briefly played as drummer with Brian Connolly as
part of the "hush-hush" new line-up of his version of Sweet in
1992.
Brian was saying that he'd "take me 'round to Mick's"-but
as he was my ultimate hero-I didn't want to meet him.He was a God to
me-and although I was desperate to do so-Mick was untouchable.HOW I
REGRET THAT NOW.
Seeing those gigs that Mick did with Andy was an
unbelievable experience.The guys were always watching each other for
the timing changes /breaks etc-and seemed to have an almost
telepathic understanding.I've never seen a combination like Scott
and Tucker-I'll never ever forget them.At times like these people
get carried away and say over-emotional things-however in my
opinion-Mick was an absolutely phenomenally stylish drummer-a
brilliant showman-and I can't think of anyone coming anywhere near
him with regards to that.
My one outstanding memory is in 1991 -
April- and to date an absolutely miserable year with weather.I end
up down in London - Croyden-the weather changes to a glorious sunny
day-and probably the best EVER live performance I've ever seen in my
life by Andy and Mick-totally stunning.
With Brian-everyone knew
the end was near-but I had no idea Mick was so ill..
I can't
believe he's gone.
I can't believe I'll never hear any more
records by him.
I can't believe I'll never see him play ever
again.
A chapter of my life has also closed with Mick's
death.
My thoughts are with Mick's little girl,his wife and all
those who were closest to him.
Yours Sincerely,
Derek Fairlie.
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How Feb 23 was a
weird day for me and the news of MrTucker
I own a jukebox and on Saturday (23rd) I just got around to clearing
out the seasonal Christmas 45's and installing records from the 70's
and 80's. I came across "Action" and said to myself ..."self, this
song rocks...how come you havent put this in yet" I put it in, had a
flashback and then went to the internet to do a search on Sweet and
hoped to find a well maintained site. I knew there was some bizarre
karma going on when I found that Feb 23 was Steve's Birthday and a
few minutes later I was stunned to read the funeral date for Mick
Tucker was today (monday 25th) The timing of the news left me
feeling detached, weird and sad. To add to the weirdness, my alarm
went off this morning at 6:30 am EST which is about the time the
funeral started in the UK. I thought it was set for 6:50a.m. I guess
my daughter was messing with my alarm clock or something. But, I got
up said a prayer for Mick and tonight I'll hoist a pint and say
"cheers Mick, cheers Brian, you'll forever be in the jukebox of my
mind"
regards,
MEPOL
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Here are all the messages recieved at The Sweet Internet Ballroom (
www.thesweet.20m.com) regarding Mick's untimely
passing.
Norman
It really is devastating news. I just have
no words that can express how bad I feel.
But Life goes on, You
know it ain't easy.
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LiezInUrEyez
I am so new to this board but still have been to feel like part
of the family. In that respect I feel everyones loss here just as
much and am way past what any words can say.
I think some good
Sweet music is due to be played now to remember this really great
drummer and am sure a terrific human being.
Oh I am so sad
!!
Zel
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Norman
At least we have each other and the memories of "the
man with the golden
arm".
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Marion
Today
it's Valentine's Day. A day for remembering your sweetheart. God has
remembered one of our lovely star - MICHEAL THOMAS TUCKER - to
deliver him from his suffering.
I'm very sad and I will miss Mick
much. What a sad day. For me Mick will be always the best and
greatest drummer of the world. Mick, I thank you for your
music.
Goethe once said: The death is only the soft (gentle) form
of life.
My heartfelt condolences with Micks family and
friends.
Rest in peace
Mick
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di 1
I am lost for words actually! R.I.P.,MICK! I feel very
sorry for his family and friends!
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Annemarie63
Oh my God...!!! That's all I can say right now.
I just heard the terrible news and all I can think of is poor Mick.
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cheggars2
Rest In Peace Mick ,thanks for the music
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Cheggs
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Norman321
My heart goes out to Mick's family, who must be
devastated. As I know Steve must be. I even shed a tear or two
today. Yes grown men do cry.
Norman
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LiezInUrEyez
Oh no Norman, now you made me cry and I was trying so hard not
too. I just keep reading and reading more and more things from
everyone everywhere. It makes me think I should have gotten more
into the band sooner to understand better what a terrific person
Mick must have been. He sounds like the best friend in the world to
those who knew him and it is wonderful he touched so many of them in
so many special ways.
Z
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Norman321
Sorry Z,
"Cry no more tears, theres love after
life"
Norman
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zebra44x
This has been an absolute shocker to come home to tonight. I'm
at a loss for words. I'm glad to see Sweet fans come together though
at a time like this. No one else will quite understand how we feel,
in expressing sadness over the loss of someone that some of us
perhaps never met personally (some may have been fortunate enough to
have met Mick). While it may sound a bit odd to some people to mourn
for a stranger, it's perfectly sound to me to do so when it is
someone who has been so much a part of your life for so long. I am
sad to have heard about such a tragic loss, yet I suppose the best
thing that can be said about it is that Mick is free of any
discomfort and suffering. I realize he had lots of that in the last
few years. He is at peace now. It is a hurtful time now, but as the
painful memories become easier to deal with, we can begin to heal
and enjoy the brilliant legacy which Mick has left with us. He'll
live on, so long as people continue to hear Sweet's music and he'll
continue to inspire future drummers who will admire the wonder of
his talents. There will, though, only ever be one Man With The
Golden Arm--no one will ever replace Mick. God bless and rest in
peace, Mick. We will miss you.
Zeb
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zebra44x
Also, condolences go out from Phtang, who cannot post, as he is
in transit right now, in the process of moving. He has asked me to
express his deepest sympathies for Mick's loss as well, which I
promised him I would do.
Zeb
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Norman321
Thanks for posting for Phtang. I'm sure we all understand why he
could not post himself. Also I'm certain we all know how he feels.
Like the rest of us just devastated.
Norman
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Mixi2002
I
am at a loss to know what to say, but Mick you will be missed by so
many.....
You are there with Brian, ....let the music play
on..
Mixi
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eleanor2001
I dont know what to say. I feel so sad and
sick.
RIP Mick
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Hertz VanRental
There are some beautiful tributes on the
Internet about Mick already. I am devistated, I have bad flu, came
onto the board to cheer up, and find this.
I suppose we can only
cherish Mick's memory, what he achieved and believe he is in a
better place now.
One thing, compared with Brian's death when I
thought I was the only Sweet fan in the world, it does make it a
little easier to (as Z said) be part of an online Sweet
family.
Oh and by the way, in case it is not obvious, in my
opinion, Mick was the best drummer there was - full stop.
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Norman321
Yes some wonderful tributes to Mick on the Net,
but very little coverage in any other media. I'm sure there must be
some Sweet fans that still don't know about this terrible loss.
Norman
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The
Glitter Girl
Terrible news, indeed. We'll never forget you, Mick!
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Annemarie63
Three days later I still feel like I lost a dear
friend. I still can't believe Mick is really gone and I feel sad
because I never met him in person. According to those who have, I
think it would have been a fantastic experience. But that's life, we
can't have everything we wish for.
On the other hand I think
there's also a small positive side to the situation, at least for
me. We can share our feelings and thoughts with other Sweetfans all
over the world. When I read the news about Brian's passing I was
alone and I didn't have internet access yet. I didn't know anyone
who cared for Sweet. I kept my sadness to myself because who would
understand that I felt so terrible about the death of someone I
never knew or met?
This time it feels different. The emotional
and touching posts on the MB's do comfort me. We're all feeling the
same grief. We all lost someone special because the Sweet music is a
part of our lifes.
Annemarie
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Norman321
four days later and it isn't any better. Well as
many people have said thank goodness for the internet. At least we
can all share each others feelings. There have been a lot of
remarkable tributes to a very remarkable man on the message boards.
It just goes to show how we all felt we knew and loved "The Man with
the Golden Arm"
Norman
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Apriltaurus
I'm having a hard time speaking about it at all
here at home....hope others are doing
better.
Max
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Norman321
I Just recieved this by E-mail and thought it should be
here.
I read the terrible news yesterday about Mick Tucker. It´s
true that nothing we say or do is sufficient enough to express our
grief, but if it is possible, can you pass on my deepest sympathy to
his family from me?
John Hansen
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Apriltaurus
Maybe I should add this one from an ebay member
that I received an email from me that I told him the news....
"NO
WAY! Mick was/is a huge influence of mine. I play drums in a band
here in Madison, WI and I'm absolutely crushed with the news. When I
first heard "It's Lonely Out There" on a K-tel album I bought when I
was a kid, I knew then that I would be a drummer. It took about 5
more years before I would actually play. It has taken me many years
to replicate was probably no big deal for him to play."
Max
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Thanks for including that Norman. They are heartfelt indeed. Most
excellent that you've shared with us.
God bless mate.
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