STRYPER Frontman MICHAEL SWEET - "How Would It Go Over If We Found Some Young Lad Who Can Hit All The High Notes And I Just Play Guitar?"
May 6, 2015, 8 years ago
Stryper frontman Michael Sweet, who interacts regularly with the fans via social media, dropped a bombshell question Facebook and is welcoming feedback (although he has admitted he may have stuck his foot in his mouth):
"So, I can't hit all the high notes like I used to. I try and 'choose my battles' but unfortunately, gravity has taken its toll. How would it go over if we found some young lad who can hit all the hight notes and I just play guitar and sing from time to time? Don't go crazy, just wanted to ask out of curiosity..."Chime in via Facebook here.
Sweet will hold an author talk and book signing for his autobiography, Honestly on June 16th at the Flushing Library in Flushing, NY. He will read excerpts from the book and take questions from attendees. This will be followed by a meet & greet / book signing. This is a free, all ages event.
The Flushing Library is located at 41-17 Main Street in Flushing, NY 11355. Click here for more information.
Sweet's solo tour schedule is as follows:
June
19 - Lawrence, MA - Claddagh Pub
20 - Manchester, NH - Jewel Nightclub
August
13 - Pittsburgh, PA - Hard Rock Café
14 - Lansing, MI - Fahrenheit Concert Venue
15 - Westland, MI - Token Lounge
September
5 - Pekin, IL - Hat Tricks
Sweet recently checked in with the following update:
“I'm currently recording vocals (on and off) for the new Stryper album to be released later this year. I'm writing for a new solo album (it will be the best to date, I promise) and I start writing for an album I'll be producing/co-writing that will commence later in the year! Whew…The solo album most likely will be released in April/May of 2016 and I'm proud to say that I'll be working with Joe O'Brien and his team over at Rat Pak Records.
I'm also doing select solo acoustic dates throughout the year as well as a Puerto Rico Stryper date in June and the 3rd Annual Stryper Fan Weekend in September. Each year gets more interesting :-)
Regarding the solo album, Will Hunt (Evanescence, Black Label Society, Staind) will be joining me in the studio (drums) and we'll be doing something completely unconventional in terms of bass - we'll be announcing exactly what very soon.
2016 will be a very busy year for Stryper Tours, Inc. and we look forward to seeing you all out on the road!”
