One of two surviving members of the band, guitarist Andy Scott, has lived in Wiltshire for the past eleven years.

BBC Wiltshire Sound’s Dan Chisholm caught up with him to share memories of Mick Tucker: the man and musician.

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It is anticipated that many stars from the world of rock music will attend Mick Tucker’s funeral which will take place on Monday 25th February.

BBC Wiltshire Sound’s Dan Chisholm writes:

Andy Scott and I had been planning for several weeks to meet up for a meal last Friday evening following his recent radio programmes for BBC Wiltshire Sound.

When he rang on Valentines Day to break the news just hours after Mick’s death, I could barely take it in.

The Sweet were the first band I saw live back in 1973 .. and I can still recall the gig as if it were yesterday. I remember this huge drum-kit which Mick Tucker sat behind. He seemed to play the impossible, a fantastic showman twirling his drumsticks like a majorette with a baton. To me he was the most under-rated drummer in the world of rock.

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I never got over the fact that when the music critics talk about great drummers, they always mentioned Keith Moon, Carl Palmer, Cozy Powell and others - but rarely Mick Tucker.

Although he hadn’t played with Andy Scott for a few years now, the Wiltshire-based guitarist told me they were best mates in the band and remained in touch. And he insisted we went ahead with our planned meal, stressing that we should raise a glass to absent friends because "Mick would’ve liked that."

After the years of pleasure the band gave me, a decent bottle of champagne was the least I could do. I never met Mick Tucker, but he sure made a massive musical contribution to my life.

Cheers "Man With The Golden Arms" - thanks for such wonderful memories. My thoughts are with your family.