Our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy have changed. We think you'll like them better this way.

MUSIC SURGE! - Spotlight on Stryper

  • Broadcast in Music
Grok Radio

Grok Radio

×  

Follow This Show

If you liked this show, you should follow Grok Radio.
h:143825
s:4302051
archived
Play
Tonight's music surge spotlight is on STRYPER.
Stryper is a Christian glam metal band from Orange County, California. The group's lineup consists of Michael Sweet (lead vocals, guitar), Oz Fox (guitar), Tim Gaines (bass guitar), and Robert Sweet (drums). In 2004, Gaines left the band and was replaced by Tracy Ferrie (bass guitar) but rejoined in 2009.

Formed in 1983 as Roxx Regime, the band would soon change their musical message to reflect their Christian beliefs, and the band's name was also changed to Stryper. They would go on to become the first overtly Christian heavy metal band to gain acceptance in the mainstream.[2] In 1983, they signed with major label Enigma Records and released their debut album The Yellow and Black Attack. In the mid-1980s, Stryper enjoyed their most successful period beginning with the release of To Hell with the Devil, which achieved Platinum sales status. Stryper would go on to release two more Gold albums before breaking up in 1992. In 2003, Stryper came out of retirement for a reunion tour and subsequently signed a multi-album contract with Big3 Records in 2005.

Facebook comments

Available when logged-in to Facebook and if Targeting Cookies are enabled