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Robert Sweet - Stryper Drummer and Founder EXCLUSIVE Interview
Date: 10/11/2009 | by billy ashbaugh | Viewed 61210 times
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Robert Sweet began his journey into drumming and Christianity by being born into a highly talented musical family. While in the 6th grade Robert, with his younger brother Michael entered their very first talent show. With Michael playing a bass guitar bigger than he was, and Robert performing on the drums standing up, the duo took first place in the contest and have never looked back since. Becoming saved at the age of 15, Robert felt the hand of God move in his life and along with Michael and guitarist Oz Fox, would forge the Christian metal band now known as Stryper. Since 1983, Stryper has sold millions of albums worldwide and achieved mainstream success in the secular world-all while staying true to their origins and faith. Stryper's third album, To Hell with the Devil, went platinum after spending three months on Billboard's album charts, eventually selling more than 2 million copies. In addition to being Stryper's most successful record, it was both the first contemporary Christian music and Christian metal album to achieve this feat. No longer standing up to play the drums, Robert now enjoys the comfort of a yellow & black custom drum throne. Now embarking on Styper's 25th anniversary tour, Drummer Connection sits down with Robert Sweet to discuss what the experience has been like and talk shop about his brand new custom drum kit from ddrum!
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cymbalsmash Says awesome interview amazing drummer ...
Submitted On: Wednesday, Oct 27, 2010 - 9:55 PM
awesome interview amazing drummer
loud7 Says Great Interview
Submitted On: Tuesday, Nov 24, 2009 - 12:48 PM
Real happy you guys interview Robert Sweet.I grew up on stryper....im a big fan. 2 thumbs up on this one.Drummer Connection ROCKS!!!
drumfreak Says Re: Great Interview
Submitted On: Tuesday, Nov 24, 2009 - 2:21 PM
Thanks man! That was a trip, he's an interesting guy!
King Says Great experience!
Submitted On: Friday, Nov 6, 2009 - 11:41 AM
Had a blast meeting you Robert. Thanks for all of your support, stay safe on the road and God Bless. Your kit is SWEEEEEEEET!
King Says Re: Great experience!
Submitted On: Friday, Nov 6, 2009 - 11:42 AM
P.S. send us some pics when you get the complete kit set up. have fun building that custom rack, black chrome w/ yellow sparkle would look REALLY cool! Maybe some gold plated chains?
- - D - - Says Im not gonna lie sitting
Submitted On: Thursday, Nov 5, 2009 - 9:14 PM
Im not gonna lie sitting behind that kit was pretty cool =). thanks stryper dudes!
drumfreak Says Robert - Thank YOU!!
Submitted On: Thursday, Nov 5, 2009 - 7:48 PM
Thank You Robert and John (drum tech) for an amazing evening! Robert, please send me a Stryper cowbell! I'll pay shipping if you'll sign it on the area I won't whack with my stick!
ROCK ON!!!!
billy ashbaugh Says Re: Robert - Thank YOU!!
Submitted On: Friday, Nov 6, 2009 - 10:11 AM
Great interview Eric! Thanks guys for going out and hanging with Robert to get this awesome footage.
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Lukers Says Intrigue!
Submitted On: Saturday, Jul 2, 2011 - 1:32 PM
Hello Robert. You have inspired my playing since your "Yellow and Black Attack" album. From your playing style to your mutitude of creative set-ups. Hope to meet you one day. Until then..."Come On, Rock, Rock, Rock"!
Cheers,
Michael Lukers
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