Stryper Frontman Michael Sweet Joins Legendary Rock Band Boston
Publish Date: Aug 01, 2008
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Stryper frontman and accomplished solo artist Michael Sweet is touring with the legendary band Boston this summer on a headlining tour of North America. Sweet is sharing lead vocals and playing guitar, performing the band’s classic hits like “More than a Feeling”, “Peace of Mind”, “Amanda” and “Don’t Look Back”. Boston has sold over 30 million albums worldwide, including the band’s 1976 self-titled debut which has sold over 17 million copies to date, and was the highest selling debut of all time.
The tour kicked off in Thunder Bay, Ontario on June 6th, and will take the band to 54 cities throughout the U.S.A. and Canada before wrapping up in San Juan, Puerto Rico on August 31st. Joining Boston on the tour is equally legendary rock band Styx.
“The tour has been a breath of fresh air and yet so surreal,” says Michael Sweet. “I’m standing next to Tom Scholz, trading guitar solos and having the time of my life. Boston is such a big part of my musical background and this music helped shape who I am as an artist, writer, producer and musician. It truly is ‘More Than a Feeling!’”
Prior to the commencement of the 2008 Boston tour, Stryper put the finishing touches on a brand new studio record to be released in 2009 and titled Murder By Pride. The album will include a cover of the Boston song “Peace of Mind” that features Boston guitarist Tom Scholz on the recording. Ironically, Stryper had recorded “Peace of Mind” and planned to put it on their 2009 release long before Michael Sweet was even considered as a new member of Boston. Stryper’s “Peace of Mind” featuring Tom Scholz is now available on iTunes and other digital stores.
With Stryper, Sweet has sold more than 8 million albums worldwide. The group’s unprecedented 1986 album To Hell with the Devil went platinum and was named one of the “100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music” by CCM Magazine.
“I’ve been blessed with the opportunity to be a member of Boston,” adds Sweet. “I feel that it’s a new chapter in my life and I also feel that it’s part of Gods plan upon my life at this time. My wife Kyle has been so supportive and it’s quite astonishing – I couldn’t do this without her.”
Check out the images shot by photographer Andy Argyrakis during Boston’s show at Charter One Pavilion in Chicago on July 23rd.
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