But theres still much more to michael sweet than selling over eight million albums in stryper or singing and guitar slinging for boston, including an equally riveting behind the scenes story packed to the brim with triumph, heartbreak and redemption thats finally being told with unvarnished candor through not only the musical means of the solo cd im not your suicide, but also the immensely anticipated autobiography honestly both hitting streets may 6 on big3 records. My life and stryper revealed, on may 6, 2014, via big3 records. Have an exclusive look into chapter 1 of michael sweets upcoming autobiography titled honestly. There is also a 12song solo record to go hand in hand with. My life and stryper revealed, chronicles an amazing 30year career and includes endorsements from eddie trunk, dave mustaine, larry the cable guy, jeordie white and chris jericho. Mar 15, 20 michael sweet may just be the busiest guy on the planet. Honestly ebok michael sweet, dave rose, doug van pelt. Within its pages, the stryper frontman details everything from his humble upbringing and troubles with the law to the rise, fall and rebirth of stryper.
Motley crues nikki sixx slams strypers michael sweet for. In the pages of his book, mike showcases all the trials and tribulations the band has gone through. See more ideas about michael, christian rock bands, christian rock. Apr 18, 2017 the spandex may be packed away but michael sweet founding member of the band stryper is still doing what he loves performing and writing music. Stryper returns september 4th with new studio album, even. Fans can get a sneak peak at the album courtesy of the allnew lyric video for the. The author offers a candid view of his life, from his early days and the founding of the christian rock band stryper, to his split with them, subsequent solo career, and eventual reunion with the band. Honestly coincides with the release of michaels log awaited solo album im not your suicide. Michael and his wife lisa were kind enough to give us a glimpse into their life at home in the pinehills. Getting the books honestly stryper michzel sweet 5l cp. You will learn a lot about the business side of music, and what not to do.
The book chronicles the trials and tribulation of his amazing 30year career, an interesting story of the rise and fall and rise again of his christian metal band and the people who surrounded him. I saw stryper a few years ago, so this was still relatively recent, and was very impressed both vocally and instrumentally. For this year alone, the stryper frontman has plans for no fewer than three albums, two tours and an autobiography. My life and stryper revealed book preorder packages. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. We also talked about his side band with george lynch called sweet lynch. This album was recorded during the pandemic, and i believe the message pertains to the times we are living in so perfectly. Apr 27, 2014 michael sweet is best known as the singer, guitarist, songwriter and producer for christian rock pioneers stryper, selling over 10 million albums worldwide. Relatively soon, we plan to do a limited run of honestly. Stryper was one of the most popular rock bands of the 80s, and one of the most unusual due to their christian message, which was the antithesis of so many of their musical peers.
Stryper frontman michael sweet has checked in with the following update. Michael sweet, in this his first autobiography chronicles his life as. Available in used condition with free delivery in the us. Stryper frontman michael sweets memoir to be updated for. Strypers michael sweet talks new album, book, george. May 06, 2014 motley crue bassist nikki sixx has slammed stryper frontman michael sweet for claiming that much of crues official biography, the dirt confessions of the worlds most notorious rock band. Michael sweet artist profile biography and discography. I have been a stryper fan since finding their first album. Writing for me in the studio, or in book form, is very cathartic. If anything the book cements the fact that michael sweet is stryper, as well as an honest, hardworking man willing to see his true self in the mirror and bold enough to show us. My life and stryper revealed is an autobiography from michael sweet, lead vocalistguitarist of stryper. Stryper had a wonderful 20, releasing no more hell to pay to critical success and landing on a number of yearend. And first up on his schedule will be the release of a new solo album, im not your suicide, and an autobiography, honestly. My life and stryper revealed june 22, 2014 by kris engelhart being a long time stryper fan, i was excited when i found out that michael sweet was writing a book and couldnt wait to get my hands on a copy.
In addition to stryper, sweet has had a successful solo career, and he served as the guitarist and covocalist for the legendary classic rock band boston from 20072011. Founding member, singer, songwriter, and guitarist of the pioneering. The first christian rock band to see charttopping success on mtv, stryper went on to see over 10 million albums and has sold out arenas all over the world. May 06, 2014 well, honestly im more familiar with crue than stryper but michael sweet has more musical talent than possibly all 4 members of motley crue combined. Michael sweet fears the bible may soon be canceled thursday, march 04, 2021 michael sweet announces preorder for reborn again. Crue bass player sixx responded to sweet s swipe by posting a message on facebook, claiming that the stryper frontman had no right to comment on his experiences. Honestly coincides with the release of michaels log awaited solo album. My life and stryper revealed sweet, michael, rose, dave, van pelt, doug on. Michael sweet, frontman and guitarist for the multiplatinum christian rock band, stryper, released an autobiography this past may entitled, honestly. This is the version from michael sweet s solo album touched, not the stryper version. Honestly by michael sweet single sheet music for voice and.
The author offers a candid view of his life, from his early days and the founding of the christian rock band stryper, to his. My life and stryper revealed, guitarist michael sweet bares his soul. There are plenty of good qualities that comes across as well. Home news bio music photosvideo tour store endorsements contact honestly book photos. Michael sweet fears the bible may soon be canceled thursday, march 04, 2021 michael sweet announces preorder for reborn again thursday, february 25, 2021 iconic rock band strypers front man michael sweet announces virtual christmas show thursday, december 17, 2020 stryper front man michael sweet releases part 2 of the making of ten. Honestly ebook by michael sweet 9780996041812 rakuten.
Honestly by michael sweet single sheet music for voice. Stryper frontman michael sweet is putting the finishing touches on his autobiography, honestly, to be made available later in the year. Stryper frontman michael sweet s solo album im not your suicide and new book out now, may 6, 2014 michael sweet releases debut single im not your suicide from new album, march 4, 2014 stryper frontman michael sweet takes center stage with solo album and autobiography in 2014, january 28, 2014 strypers latest release no more hell to pay. My life and stryper revealed by sweet, michael, rose, dave, van pelt, doug isbn. My life and stryper revealed author michael sweet book condition used good quantity available 1 binding unknown isbn 10 099604180x isbn 9780996041805 publisher big3 records date published 20140603. When i first heard about this book i basically expected a pretty vanilla.
The revival officially begins march 26, when stryper release the appropriately titled second coming, a 16song collection of classic stryper rerecordings as well as two new. Honestly coincides with the release of michael s log awaited solo album im not. May 06, 2014 now with to hell with the devil their biggest album celebrating 30 years in 2016. Jan 28, 2014 nashville, tennessee michael sweet, frontman for the multiplatinum rock band stryper, will release a new fulllength solo album, im not your suicide, and his first autobiography, honestly. Michael sweet seems to have a very busy next two years ahead of him, as he juggles his solo career, stryper, and a yettobenamed collaboration with guitarist george lynch dokken, lynch mob. Jun 26, 2020 were incredibly happy to write a new chapter in the book of stryper, says vocalistguitarist michael sweet, who has served as the bands primary songwriter since its inception in 1983. Fans page of the best christian rock band heavy that have existed stryper forever invites and share with your friends. Honestly coincides with the release of michael s log awaited solo album im not your suicide. Do you know what the original working title was actually for that book. With honestly, sweet doesnat hold back his faith in the least. Michael sweet, in this his first autobiography chronicles his life as the founding member, songwriter, singer, and guitarist of the pioneering christian rock band stryper. Crue bassist hits back after sweet questions authenticity of books nikki sixx has bit back at stryper singer michael sweet s claims that motley crues biography is full of tall tales. Michael sweet has reworked the 2005 classic, reborn, into a new version for 2021.
Just as strypers music is a vessel of christian doctrine, so is the book, as is. The first christian rock band to see charttopping success on mtv, stryper went on to see over 10. Jan 02, 2014 as if 20 wasnt good enough for stryper, vocalist michael sweet has confirmed he will be releasing a solo album, im not your suicide, and book, honestly, in midmay of 2014. My life and stryper revealed by michael sweet, rose. Now with to hell with the devil their biggest album celebrating 30 years in 2016. This is the version from michael sweets solo album touched, not the stryper version.
Michael sweet stryper announces solo album and book hm. Here, sweet spoke with me about band communication, audience reception and what its like to write a book about the guys you share a tour. Michael sweet, the voice of stryper, reveals his life. Michael sweet has 19 books on goodreads with 702 ratings. All four guys, michael sweet, oz fox, timothy gaines, and robert the visual timekeeper sweet keep a positive message of hope and evangelism with stryper.
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