Michael Sweet Michael Sweet,former member of Stryper visited Prodigy's Christian Music bb.
Michael Sweet Michael Sweet,former member of Stryper visited Prodigy's Christian Music bb.
Board: CHRISTIAN MUSIC BB
Topic: ASK MICHAEL SWEET
Subject: POST QUESTIONS HERE
From: DAN LYNCH (CAQP02A)
Michael Sweet will be online answering all of your questions
here. Just post them and he'll answer.
Michael's current album "Real" released in the fall and has
already had several top five hits and the #1 hit "Always
There For You."
For those of you who are newcomers...Michael was the lead
singer/songwriter for the group Stryper which sold over 5
million records.
He now records for Benson Records. His debut solo release
was voted #1 Rock album of last year by CCM Magazine readers
in their readers poll.
Post your questions!
--Dan Lynch, VP Marketing - Benson Records
From: JAY BRUNT (HHGD29C)
Micheal,
I read in a magizine that a Stryper reunion is being
planned.Is this true? What have The other members of Stryper
been doing?
P.S.I'm a huge fan of Stryper and your solo albums.
From: MICHAEL SWEET (VREB09C)
There's no reunion of Stryper being planned, but it has been
talked about. It may happen down the road, but not in the
near future. The other guys are all still playing music.
They each have been in several different bands
Thanks for getting my solo albums Jay.
--Michael
From: GARY DUDONIS (DLGW31A)
Michael,
How's it going.I loved stryper,above the law was the
best.Your first solo album was also very good but i can't
find real,Is there a address i can send away for it ?.Is
there going to be a stryper reunion ?.I saw the video for
king jame's and i have to say i didn't like it.I hope you
can help me,Thank's for all the great music over the year's.
"All this and heaven too" "Gary"
From: MICHAEL SWEET (VREB09C)
My record company tells me a couple of things you can try.
1-800-299-6299 will hook you up with the closest Parable
Store near you. Also, when your at your favoriate record
store, make sure you look in the Chrsitian and the pop/rock
sections. Different stores put it in different places.
Plus, any store can order it. Tell them it is on Benson
records. It's been doing great so it just may be out of
stock. THanks for keeping looking.
--Michael
From: KEVIN RICH (ZMNY30A)
I would appreciate it if someone could tell me how to get a
tour schedule for Michael Sweet. He has been my favorite
musician for the past 12 years. I saw Stryper twice in
concert and I also saw Michael's solo tour in 1994. I would
love to see him in concert again. I live in the Baltimore
area, but I would be willing to travel a good distance if I
had to in order to see him in concert. Thanks for your
help.
Kevin
From: MICHAEL SWEET (VREB09C)
Thanks for asking, I just moved to Boston so I'm now living
in your part of the country. My agent is now booking
concerts for 96 so give my management company a call & see
if one of them is close enough. Call Rendy Lovelady
Management at 601-924-2916.
--Michael
From: GWENDOLYN NELSON (QFZE24A)
I can't believe I missed an opportunity to talk to Michael
Sweet. I'd love to submit some material to him. Is that
possible????
Diane Trotter
From: MICHAEL SWEET (VREB09C)
Gwendolyn,
Just send it to my record company c/o me and they'll get it
to me. The address is Michael Sweet c/o Benson Records, 365
Great Circle Drive, Nashville, TN, 37228.
--Michael
From: DIANA MORRIS (YWDX42A)
Hi!
If you could record a duet with anyone, who would you want
to sing with & why ?
In Joy! Diana Morris, bb leader, YWDX42A
From: MICHAEL SWEET (VREB09C)
I'd love to record with Ashley Cleveland, (by the way..she
won a grammy last night), or Amy Grant. I think they're
both very talented.
--Michael
From: RICH KALMAN (UZBZ36A)
Michael,
Are there any plans (temporary or permanent) for you to
reunite with Stryper? I have both of your solo albums and
they are very good. But, will you ever play metal again? No
matter what kind of music you record I'll get it.
Rich
From: MICHAEL SWEET (VREB09C)
Metal again? Maybe, it just depends on where I go
musically. I like to do different things and I might like
to do a harder album again someday. We'll both have to wait
and see.
As for Stryper, there are no current plans to get back
together, but it could happen in the future.
Thanks for your support.
--Michael
From: DIANA MORRIS (YWDX42A)
Hi!
While shopping at the Christian music bookstore last night,
I noticed a Stryper tribute album.
Do you have this album? Any comments on it?
In Joy! Diana Morris, bb leader, YWDX42A
From: MICHAEL SWEET (VREB09C)
I don't have the album, but I have 5 or 6 songs. I wasn't
envolved in the creation of it, so I'm not really up to
speed on it. Sorry I don't know more.
--Michael
From: DIANA MORRIS (YWDX42A)
Hi!
I see that VH1 is rerunning the old American Bandstand
programs.
Someone here mentioned that they saw Stryper on this show.
Do you remember being on American Bandstand?
Any stories from that day?
In Joy! Diana Morris, bb leader, YWDX42A
From: MICHAEL SWEET (VREB09C)
Yes Stryper did plan on Bandstand and I remember that day
well. I was extremely nervous. The song we played was
Honestly which was one of our biggest hit singles and
videos. Watch for it...maybe they'll play it again.
--Michael
From: DIANA MORRIS (YWDX42A)
Hi!
Are you working on a new album right now?
How do you get ideas for new projects?
In Joy! Diana Morris, bb leader, YWDX42A
From: MICHAEL SWEET (VREB09C)
I am working on ideas for a new album but just writing &
demos for now. No direction or details yet. I look for
song ideas everyday as they come from all different places.
--Michael
From: PAMELA BENSON (VBTN01C)
DEAR MICHAEL,
I RECENTLY GOT MARRIED AND MY INLAWS GO TO CHURCH EVERY
SUNDAY. THEY ARE EPISCOPALIAN AND THAT CHURCH IS WHERE I WAS
MARRIED. CAN YOU EXPLAIN OR TRY TO, DEFINE WHAT CHRISTIAN
MEANS? DO THEY BELIEVE THAT THE ONLY WAY FOR US TO GO TO
HEAVEN IS TO ONLY BELIEVE IN THEIR RELIGION.
From: MICHAEL SWEET (VREB09C)
Christianity to me is being "Christ Like," not going to a
certain church. Going to church doesn't make you a
Christian but following Christ does. Religion is not what
gets you to heaven. Heaven is for those that have given
their heart to Jesus.
--Michael
From: J MARK KOCH (QTJF26A)
Dear Michael,
I have enjoyed listening to you sing for quite a few
years. I have a couple Stryper CD's. I love them! I don't
have any of you solo CD's.I might like to own one, but I
can't afford to buy one now. The one thing I would like to
know from you is, why does it cost so much to go to
Christian concerts?In the Bible it says to go forth and
preach the gospel. Does that mean only the people that can
afford to buy the concert tickets will be able to hear the
gospel? I do understand it cost a lot of money for putting
on a concert, but I also think you are making a lot of money
to.Do you think Jesus would have had so many followers if
he charged admission.I just feal that some christian singers
are getting rich off of Jesus' death.He didn't die so that
some of us could have a lot of money.
Brenda
From: MICHAEL SWEET (VREB09C)
I agree if there are artists trying to get rich off Christ,
they are wrong, but you may be overlookign that I have to
put food on the table for my family. This is my job. I
agree putting millions in your pocket off christ is wrong.
But I disagree with some of your thoughts because artists do
have to eat, pay bills, etc., just like everyone else.
--Michael
From: JEFF WOOLDRIDGE (RLER70A)
Dear Michael:
Just wanted to ask you when you'll be coming to the Southern
California area, namely Temecula? The last time you were in
San Diego my wife and I bought tickets and then the promoter
Canceled the show because he didn't sell enough tickets. It
was really a bummer.
From: MICHAEL SWEET (VREB09C)
My booking agent is booking dates for '96 right now. As of
today, nothing is planned yet in that area but I hope they
work something out. I'd love to play Temecula. If you
want to check on it again, call my management at
601-924-2916.
--Michael
From: DIANA MORRIS (YWDX42A)
Hi Michael!
I'm hearing rumors that you cut your hair.
Is this true?
In Joy! Diana Morris, bb leader, YWDX42A
From: MICHAEL SWEET (VREB09C)
Yes I did, but not all that short. I took off about 10
inches, but it's still shoulder length.
--Michael
From: DIANA MORRIS (YWDX42A)
Hi!
What are your goals in life, in music, and for your
ministry?
In Joy! Diana Morris, bb leader, YWDX42A
From: MICHAEL SWEET (VREB09C)
To share the love of God in all that I do and give all the
glory to God.
--Michael
From: DIANA MORRIS (YWDX42A)
Hi!
What do you want to communicate to your listeners?
In Joy! Diana Morris, bb leader, YWDX42A
From: MICHAEL SWEET (VREB09C)
I want people to receive the message of Christ through my
music and life, but in a way they can relate to.
--Michael
From: DIANA MORRIS (YWDX42A)
Hi!
Do people ever mistake you for someone else?
If yes, do tell us about it.
In Joy! Diana Morris, bb leader, YWDX42A
From: MICHAEL SWEET (VREB09C)
Not really...I have had people tell me I look like Elvis,
(guess it's the side burns), and Steven Segal (must be the
hair), at times.
--Michael
From: DIANA MORRIS (YWDX42A)
Hi Michael!
I've seen your "Ain't no safe way" music video aired on
Z Music, Lightmusic and other Christian music video
programs.
Did MTV or VH1 ever air this video?
Has it received any airplay on other music video channels or
programs?
In Joy! Diana Morris, bb leader, YWDX42A
From: MICHAEL SWEET (VREB09C)
Time: 02/25 11:30 PM
No, MTV rejected "Ain't No Safe Wa, (we believe due to the
position content matter),. I don't think VH1, (which is
owned by MTV), played it either. Christian video shows were
great with it and all my videos. They've been very
supportive.
--Michael
From: DIANA MORRIS (YWDX42A)
Hi!
I hear that you're filming a new music video.
Can you tell us about it?
Who is the director & producer?
In Joy! Diana Morris, bb leader, YWDX42A
From: MICHAEL SWEET (VREB09C)
Yes, the video is "Real," the title cut to my new album. We
shot it in the Norfok/Virginia Beach area. We even shot on
top of a 25 story building. It was a great time. The
director is editing right now and they hope to have it to
the video shows by early April. The director is Joe
Kickasola and the producers are Ken Gurtz and Greg Flick.
--Michael
From: JEFF WOLLSCHLAGER (MDGM41C)
Hi there again Mike!
I just read in Heaven's Metal Magazine that you'll be doing
two different tours.Could you please explain to all of us
exactly what these two are going to be like?How are they
different?
Also, will you be stopping anywhere in Wisconsin?Such as
Milwaukee for example.I hope so, because it was kind of a
bummer not having the last tour run through this city.Thanks
a lot!God Bless and Good Luck!
Your Friend,
Jeff
From: KAY CROWLEY (SNVC69B)
I second the question...
And any scheduled stops in the Houston area???
So happy you're visiting here on Prodigy!
Kay/TX
From: KEVIN RICH (ZMNY30A)
I would also like to know about the upcoming tour. I am
interested in if the tour will be going through the
Maryland, Virginia, D.C, Pennsylvania area. I saw the last
tour and have been looking forward to seeing Michael again
for the past two years.
Kevin
From: MICHAEL SWEET (VREB09C)
Dates are yet to be announced, but hopefully they will soon.
I plan on going out with Nouveaux who is getting ready to
release their second album in May. It's great...you need to
check it out when it hits the stores.
--Michael
From: DOUGLAS MISENER (LUEH78A)
MR. MICHAEL SWEET,
What a pleasure to see you in prodigy, I'm new here
also, well it's been a couple years anyway.
I'll be looking forward to seeing you in Elgin, ILL. on
April 13th, at the Wonderland Ballroom.
How do you like touring with Holy Soldier? I really
enjoyed your last tour to this area with Nouveaux, and
Imagine This. The lyrics to many of your songs really touch
my heart, and my son who's 9 now, says you are his favorite.
He takes after his dad.
To: DOUGLAS MISENER (LUEH78A)
From: MICHAEL SWEET (VREB09C)
Time: 02/29 8:54 AM
I still do go out after every show that I possibly can and
meet people and sign autographs. I really enjoy getting to
talk to people one on one. Oz is workign in the LA area and
still doing music. He is in the studio recording a demo.
--Michael
From: DIANA MORRIS (YWDX42A)
Hi!
Whose music do you enjoy & why do you appreciate their
music?
In Joy! Diana Morris, bb leader, YWDX42A
From: MICHAEL SWEET (VREB09C)
I enjoy just about all kinds of music as long as it's good.
I guess it depends on my mood.
--Michael