From millionaire heartthrob to tragic end: The sad story of Brian Connolly

Brian Connolly was a rock star and the irresistible frontman of the hit-making band The Sweet.

Following the smash hit The Ballroom Blitz, his stardom and wealth appeared unstoppable in the 1970s.

But the closing chapter of his life is a tragedy many never learned about.

The charming frontman

As the heartthrob lead singer of chart-topping glam rockers The Sweet, Brian Connolly seemed to have it all. The band dominated the 1970s, performing to massive crowds around the world and living the luxurious life that came with superstardom.