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Robert Lee Sweet (born March 21, 1960) is the drummer of the Christian metal band Stryper.He and his brother Michael founded the band as Roxx or Roxx Regime. Robert became known as the "Visual Time Keeper" for his wild drumming and captivating drum kits.
Drummer Robert Sweet said that the change of image and sound was in response to the criticism of the previous album and an attempt to leave behind their glam metal image. The album sold poorly. This was partly due to rumors in the press (both mainstream and Christian) that Stryper's music was trending towards a more mainstream sound as their ...
Sweet said he discovered his own Christian faith at age 12, around the same time he and his brother Robert, Stryper’s drummer, were discovering bands that were emerging from the hard rock music ...
In September 1993, Lane returned to the band and a short U.S. club tour commenced. In May 1994, guitarist Allen left Warrant and was followed by drummer Sweet in the following month. [4] In November 1994, former Kingdom Come member, Rick Steier replaced Allen on guitar and fellow Kingdom Come alumnus James Kottak replaced Sweet on drums. [4]
Prior to Lane's return, Allen also left in May 1994, followed by Sweet the following month; later in the year, they were replaced by Kingdom Come's Rick Steier and James Kottak, respectively. [6] Kottak only remained for two years, with Bobby Borg taking his place after the release and touring of Ultraphobic . [ 6 ]
Murder by Pride is the seventh studio album by Stryper.It was released on July 21, 2009 by Big 3 Records. The first single for the album, "Peace of Mind", debuted at No. 27 on Christianrock.net on October 24, 2008 and peaked at 1 on February 22, 2009.
Sweet toured with the band into 1996, but did not participate in their second release. [1] Carroll and Bennett remained together and released a second album, The Fall, in 1997. At that time there was talk of another King James release, but Whitecross regrouped, and Jimi joined former Petra drummer Louie Weaver to form Viktor. Both groups have ...
Robert Glasper is bringing the Christmas spirit early this year with a gift for Apple Music subscribers: a brand-new album featuring the jazz and R&B star’s spin on holiday classics including ...