I’ve been lucky enough to see them 3 times since 2015 at house of blues in Nola. They sound better than ever to me. They seriously don’t disappoint live, especially Robert Sweet on drums. Thanks to Jesus Christ for healing Oz Fox. I’m happy for him and his family. God bless stryper 👊
A very average band I was in supported them when the toured Brisbane, Australia. I was lucky enough to be backstage in the catering room talking to them. They were real nice guys, but I was blown away by the amount of foundation makeup the drummer wore. They were amazing though, and I got to see the guitars up close. I used to love their guitar tone. Top band.
Been seeing these guys since 2013 here in michigan everytime they come. I was 15 when i first saw em then. And almost 10 yrs later they're still killing it
Can we take a moment to appreciate Oz Fox's backing vocals? He's like a guitar playing Michael Anthony. EDIT: Thank you God for seeing in your divine wisdom that Oz still belongs with us a little longer.🙏
Well said. The shows without Oz really was a bummer to see. Definitely not stryper without any of these guys honestly. they bring a certain sound to this band
I seem to remember back in the 90's when Michael Sweet left the band for a while and Oz finished the tour and sang all the songs. You can find the videos on YT.
You really see how important Oz'vocals are when he's not on stage with them. The guy that filled in for him did I fine job but he didn't have Oz' vocal power.
Wow! I’m surprised how good they still sound! I was part of that California 80s Christian metal culture he’s talking about, and it was absolutely phenomenal to be alive in that part of the country, looking at so many bands live, right in front of your face! I went backstage and hung out with Michael Sweet, and Tony Palacios, from the band Guardian, at The Omni in Oakland during Stryper’s Against The Law tour, and I was blown away how good Stryper was. Being a full-time musician myself, I can attest that I’m not just acting like a fan, these guys were phenomenally good, and the lead guitar playing was off the charts.
@@senben9180 here you go, bro. But it’s not from the 80s. It’s from about 10 or 11 years ago. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ip2PmxEuPdM.html
I worked backstage VIP security in the 80s when stryper played hon.hi hic arena. They were the first band I worked for that had backing tracks, they tested out the tracks at the sound check. They were great throwing lil bibles at the show.
they sound as great as ever!...it blows my mind that Robert is 60,he still plays like he's 20!and it's awesome to see Oz doing so well and still shredding,PRAISE GOD!!
Stryper's band has great musicians hands down. I would put them all up against any of the big acts of the 80s and beyond. They can hold their and then more.
I seen then years ago at a little club in Allentown Pennsylvania called the Croc Rock. They were amazing. Got to meet them they were so super chill talking with my cousin and I for almost 30 minutes.
Great to see Oz doing well. This is funny about guys looking like girls. During the Depp trial, JD slipped up and said "Aqua Net" instead of "Aqua Man". I laughed.... a lot! Just watched some older video of "Steel Heart". Wow, talking about a lot of hair & gorgeous men. You know the lead singer still can sing very, very well. Looked him up to see what he's been doing. There's a few singers that still have it. Michael Sweet is also one of them.
Ok...Michael, Robert, Oz, and Timothy!!!!! Listen up!! Since 85, I have loved you, sucks you're down there so far. I watched your dad, followed you guys whole hearted, painted my dad's Fender Stratacaster yellow and black...he bought it in 69! Let that tell you something! It's still Yellow And Black Attack!! It originally was sunburst hahaha ha! God I Love You Guys!!!
I LOVED their videos,esp Calling on you.I enjoyed the other MTV videos,but Stryper stuff was special.Robert was(is)a BEAST in those days.Cool kit,Cymbals hanging from chains etc..I wish that scene never changed.Things(Rock)got Dark/Depressing after that.No more over the top showboating,Rock Star...😭😡
My band opened for these guys quite a few times, unfortunate Michael Sweet's voice isn't what it used to be, it's easy to tell when the back up vocals sound better than the lead singer.
I don't know that the falsetta backup vocals were better than his voice, but I see your point. He must have had a cold or a horse throat. That was virtually dreadful especially given it's an octave low. But WOW, this band still sounds better live than nearly any rock concert I've ever been to. I was in the 80s scene pretty heavy myself. What band did you play for if you don't mind me asking?
This is in a suburb of St. Louis however does anyone know the name of the venue they played at? Wow... they sound really incredible...no backing tracks obviously all live.
Stryper you know it’s so weird I was 12 years old in 1988 and I didn’t know one single person that Owned a stryper cd cassette tape or anything other than one human being some fat boy neighbor of mine Jeff Knipp owned Stypers to Hell with the Devil cassette and that was it I never knew one person who is into this band not even remotely. And big fat Jeff wasn’t even into it who is end of this band truly like who the fuck really loved these guys in 1988 87 89??? I didn’t know a single person.
Did anybody notice that our second Jen have some dude Hitler sign 0:05 I love striper, but you could see Austin stay like you gotta be fucking kidding me. Straight up disrespect, and all that attended
All these rock singers from the 80’s are losing their voices! Jon Bon Jovi…. Vince Neil…. the list goes on! After living decades of drugs and liquor. NOT MICHAEL! He’s just as sharp as he was in the 80’s!
Seeing this video gave me a big shock when listening to Michael, his very weak voice is no longer the same, he has lost a lot of power.😪 An advice to Michael is very old and that he dedicate himself to the grandchildren and let the young Metalheads succeed in music. Enough of showing miseries in his voice... cheers!😎
Go away troll. Michael's doing just fine. And as far as the younger generation of metal musicians goes. Their music sucks. Nothing can replace or live up to the 80s.
