Michael Sweet of Stryper Talks about his "ROCK SCENE"
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Music has always been a big part of Michael Sweet’s life. At a very early age, his parents took him, his brother Rob and sister to their first concert at the L.A. Forum to see the King of Rock & Roll, Elvis Presley. If that wasn’t enough, it was also the night that Led Zeppelin was in attendance. The show was legendary. It was then that Michael decided that music would be his career.
His father (a country/rock-a-billy singer) would take him & his brother to the studio with him. Michael & Rob would play at the sessions. At 12 years old, he joined his (brother’s) first band “Fire Storm”. They changed their name to ‘Rocks', then "Rocks Regime", then in 1983, they changed their name to “Stryper”.
Since Michael was on “the scene” at such a young age, the Sex, Drugs & Rock & Roll soon caught up with him. Feeling “burnt out” he and the band decided they needed a big change. So they decided to do something new, something that they believed in. They decided to devote the band to God.
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Michael and Stryper are truly a powerful force in rock. Their material keeps going stronger and stronger. They blow must bands away.
I have been a fan of Stryper since 1984, and I really loved the Soldiers Under Command album which I listened to constantly. I saw them in concert in 1985, and they totally rocked! It's so good to see that they are still around and recording and playing. :)
Absolutely love this interview! And must throw LOVE and RESPECT to you guys! I would absolutely adore a Hang out, a Jam and A Prayer with you. GODBLESS. ZACK DANIELS ~
Why is it when Michael talks, you just want it to continue, even if you heard the stories before. Because he is that good, so inspiring, whilst remaining humble all the time. One of the last true heroes of our times.
This Man is my Inspirational Hero !!!
MICHAEL SWEET & STRYPER RULES !!! 👍🏻✝️👍🏻
Best MS interview I think I’ve seen in a long time! I hope these guys know just how much they’ve touched our lives, and changed the music scene.
@zackdaniels6858
2 жыл бұрын
I don't think they do know How much they have added to music, they are EXTREMELY talented and BLESSED, I pray they know how many souls and lives they have changed, however there is No one letting them know this in this Dark age. I wish I could have met them all, back in the day..... Cheers
@davidtaylor328
Жыл бұрын
So True. 👍🏻
Growing up? I got a lot of flack from "metal" friends about being a Stryper fan. I was the best musician of all my friends and I ALWAYS stuck to my guns about my admiration for Michael Sweet in particular. His vocals and musicianship are second to none. And Stryper always had that heavy edge to their guitar sound. And in all my defending Stryper? the topic of God or religion never came up. My friends were always cool like that as we all had different faiths and religions and the conversations never went there. Now 30 years later? I was right and now in 2022? My middle aged metal friends respect my love for Stryper.
I’m a big fan. Glad their still doing great
Love Stryper. Met Michael Sweet in Rock N Roll Heaven in Toronto, I was a teenager and I shook his hand, such a nice guy. Saw them again 3 years ago in a small venue. They kick ass please don't stop rockin'
Stryper ‘s To Hell with the Devil Tour was my first concert ever! Keep rocking guys!
@gregorybrewer6794
4 жыл бұрын
mine too
@karensimpson5908
4 жыл бұрын
David Baker I loved to hell with the devil!!! It was my favorite album as a kid. And the yellow and black attack was right behind it or soldiers under command.
@NHammon
3 жыл бұрын
Mine too!
SO SHWEEEETTT...much love Tee with LIONS NAMED LEO.[the music worldwide} sooo cool...GREAT TALKS.!!
You played at 2001 cornerstone festival, I was there, that was a great concert
Awesome singer. Good interview.
Stryper rocks! Did there own thing in there own time, should be proud!
Wow, he saw Elvis at the forum. There you have it interview over. What else is there to say more important. God I wish I could have seen Elvis. Would pay big time to do that if I could buy a timemachine...anyway I love Stryper/ Michael to, A LOT.
@LADL
4 жыл бұрын
I was AT the same concert! I saw Elvis when I was 5 years old. Changed my life
They had a big influence in my life
love this succinct yet in-depth Video with good ol' Michael.love his honesty too about some of the more embarrassing memories.Stryper are and i guess always will be right on for the Lord.Hope they continue to produce great hard rock and metal CDs with colorful eye-catching Biblical-based artwork.Blessings from Jon,a fan since Christmas Eve 1989 when the To Hell with the Devil documentary aired on Channel 4 in Britain
This is great! Thanks for providing this video!
This man Michael Sweet the Stryper is my band favorite.Your music is fantástic.I Like music Stryper because singing a God .I love Stryper" its my passion
Very interesting.. Thank You!
Legend Michael You all Rock...
This was really good. Enjoyed it.
WALK ON THE WATER by APOLOGETIX a great song,interview APOLOGETIX some time in the future
Muitas perguntas respondidas, legal!
Ha! Oz made a scene at the first high school gig! I did not know!
Saw them in Dallas in the late eighties at the State Fair Coliseum with Jetboy opening up and they blew the roof off..To Hell With the Devil..
@Reviewster
4 жыл бұрын
That was the In God We Trust tour then. I remember that one too with Jetboy.
@ryant3600
4 жыл бұрын
@@Reviewster they canceled the one we were going to I think it was Vegas...:(
Wow . Elvis
When are stryper touring 🌏 Australia
@mickfrendo8212
4 жыл бұрын
I hope you saw the Michael Sweet acoustic show. Fantastic to watch. Michael did say many times during the set that STRYPER will be definitely returning to Australia !
FK ME I GOT ADD / OCD AS WELL MAN TO KNOW SOMEONE LIKE MICHAEL SWEET HAS IT IS LIKE FKN WOH MAN I FEEL YOUR PAIN
If they were secular they be as big as bon jovi.love stryper
But still on the light side, eh?
yeah, but lose the eyelash thickener, man.
@davidacharles1962
3 жыл бұрын
Truth!
A Christan don't go to worldly concerts
@mm37too
3 жыл бұрын
How would you know?
@slamdancer777
2 жыл бұрын
Lol
He lies about turning to God. Just a mimic for his Band.
@diserna
4 жыл бұрын
As MS said there are a lot of other easier gimmicks for a band to pick. God really is not a popular choice of a schtick as let's say Glamrockers, or make up clad KISS. Ziggy Stardust Ring a bell? Singing about Christ is not usually used as a gimmick and anyone thinking it is being used probably would not understand the meanings to the lyrics Of a christian rock band like STRYPER. How many unbelievers would actually write lyrics about salvation and Christ with any real meaning? I think its Great you been playing guitar 39 years dude. Good stuff. You can enjoy Satan, but I have news for you about his plight. Satan gets bound and hog tied come his day of reckoning and I personally look forward to it. God bless you dude.
@michaellowe106
4 жыл бұрын
Whenever I’ve been down and out, I have turned to God and Stryper-calling on you ‘cause they’re Always there for you And To Hell w/ the devil!!