Stryper Robert Sweet THE SHOW MUST GO ON

If you are a Stryper fan this is a "Must See" interview. Robert Sweet is a great interview filled with lots of road stories and band history. Stryper has stood the test of time navigating their way through all the changes in music over the last 30+ years. They are still playing and recording, and Robert Sweet tells 80sMRB all about it. Thank you Rob...! Don't forget to hit that like button along with SUBSCRIBE!

[@MistValleyGaming]

Robert Sweet is one of the nicest guys you would ever want to meet. He's also one of the very most talented drummers in all of music. His work on some of Bill Menchen's remastered albums was nothing short of brilliant, and Robert's solo album does not get enough credit for his songwriting chops, musicianship, and tongue-in-cheek lyrics. Robert is a pure pleasure, on every level. One of my favourite musicians of all time.

[@chrismoody9855]

Yep, couldn't agree more. He's the reason I picked up a pair of drumsticks 25 years ago, & drumming has never left my soul thanks to Robert.

[@michelelaraia7358]

What song at the ending? Kinda Lenny Kravitz singing like

[@InlinePaul]

What is Robert's solo album? I want to get a copy.

[@PyramidOfBubbles777]

100% agreed. Incredibly talented drummer, and a super cool down to earth guy.

[@BrandonGrieve]

​@@InlinePaulRob's solo album is called Love Trash. Rob played all the instruments on the album. The singer was Larry Worley from Fear Not. The album is out of print.

[@marcoardon777]

Love how humble and gifted is Robert Sweet. An inspiration for me and many

[@JeffMcCormack777]

Stryper have gotten better with age - they are at their peak it seems these days. Loved them in the 80's, still love them now.

[@stephenmacdonald912]

I crank this shit on my way to church every morning

[@davedwave7]

I saw Stryper in San Antonio in the early 90's There was a long line and they was behind schedule. Everyone was excited and patient. Robert came out and when people recognized him he said he was really sorry for the delay, they were having some tech problems and he really appreciated our patience. It was totally nice of him to do that. Awesome show...

[@DarthPizza777]

Robert is so underrated as a drummer. It was because of him i got my first drumset.

[@albertlopez2237]

More overlooked. The whole band because of the Christian point of view. Funny how rock n roll is to be the ultimate Liberty in freedom of expression yet when you get a band singing about God mercy forgiveness and judgment. Then some places don't want to play that

[@chrislemonis-yp6xe]

He’s underrated for a reason.

[@daewalker3892]

One of my favorite memories was watching Stryper at the Tower in Philadelphia, with Hurricane of all bands. Stryper will always be a favorite.

[@cometblazt]

Robert is a truly great drumer. Saw Stryper a couple of months ago and they rocked, they are stronger than ever. God speed Robert and Stryper!

[@h.d.mech.mortenson2098]

Great interview with a classy guy. Stryper is my favourite band and I listen to Hair Nation every chance I get !

[@MikeSmith-pz5vl]

I always felt that Robert looked the most unapproachable. But he's really down to earth and cool. They truly are an underated band. I have always been a fan. Keep on keeping on.

[@shanemartin8904]

Thanks for your input

[@kennethm.3296]

He was the front man! I hope that happens again

[@BrandonGrieve]

Robert is a little more low key and shy, but he is so nice. Once when I saw Stryper, Rob went outside before the show and visited with the fans waiting in line to get in. He shook hands, talked, took pictures, and signed autographs. I've met his brother Michael a couple times, and he wasn't nearly as approachable. A little cocktail. But hey, he is a phenomenal singer and player.

[@steveazulay8233]

Be just said.." I wish I would have said bello"😂😂😂😂

[@davidtaylor328]

Robert Sweet & Stryper RULES 👍🏻✝️👍🏻

[@MKYeahBuddy]

I like this band. Always did. Had some good stuff man.

[@rogerjones6033]

My wife Ursula and I finally saw Stryper at Jaxx in Springfield VA for my 45th B'day in 2005...Robert and Oz came outside to meet the crowd before the show. I got a picture with each of them and autographs. Robert's been a major influence on my metal drumming ever since '85 although I've been rock drumming since I was 14. I also rededicated my life to Jesus Christ through this band in '86 and joined a full gospel church after auditioning for their local rock band Spirit Ministries. Later "87-'89 I was in a power trio called Vessel and our opening debut just happened to be the same night Stryper made an unscheduled Tour stop and played Hampton Coliseum. From '87-'89 we covered 7 Stryper songs, 5 Whitecross, 2 Barren Cross, 2 Idle Cure, etc. and we got to open for Whitecross, where I also (unknown to me) got to audition as we played. Had I known I would have answered the "interview" questions a little better. I've also been the main worship drummer since '87 at the same church, playing the same Roland drums, with the SAME pair of Aquarian X-10 sticks, and have been leading worship with my wife for the past 17 years. Singing and drumming is hard, leading is harder...to God be the glory! Bless Stryper 777

[@gregsimmons694]

Love stryper! Had tickets in 1990 for Ratt ,stryper and vixen on the same bill ! God bless all the Ratt n rollers! JESUS SAVES!

[@jrex9197]

Robert & STRYPER made me become a drummer back in '85. Still my all time favorite band. Love those guys

[@89floresflores]

In McAllen, Texas in 1989 La Villa Real Convention Center - Robert Sweet came out in full Yellow and Black attire to meet the fans in line. He just said Hello and told us to enjoy the show tonight. What a great drummer, performer, and person. Thanks for the memories.

[@AimeeLeonard-uk5bk]

Your back that’s so good 😊 ❤ 😮 ❤

[@crazywisdom2]

Styper is Awesome ! Robert is a Beast behind the kit !

[@michaelblody3053]

Robert Sweet is one of the most underrated drummers that has come from the Hair Metal era...and he's still Rockin' it ! 👍 🥁

[@AimeeLeonard-uk5bk]

Thank you ☺️ for sharing this video with me 😮❤❤😅😂

[@starfighter2952]

Such a ROCK STAR!

[@edwardippoliti626]

I think that's awesome that he brings his kids to the show ,something you can do with kids this age ,because it's about Jesus ,not sex, and drugs ,just great Metal music! I saw them live in Laughlin before the pandemic ,and i think it might have been their last gig With Tim Gaines ,but they were awesome to see ,just like you hear on their albums !

[@ricksimmons2098]

Robert is really cool and honest!

[@annesmith1491]

Love Stryper !! love you guys !!! grunge was so depressing. couldnt wait for that stuff to be over.

[@gofast3209]

Awsome!! My favorite band!! Thanks Robert for doing this interview!!! See you guys may 19th!! 2023

[@domenicromani4583]

I saw Stryper 2 times back in the day I made a t-shirt out of a black pocket tee and yellow electrical tape and Oz Fox loved it I hung out with him near their tour bus and got my picture taken with them very cool guy

[@joeescareno7529]

Saw Stryper last night and they were great!

[@tedeskidrums]

I recall meeting Robert, Michael and Timothy on the inaugural Monsters of Rock Cruise in 2012. I didn't meet Oz but saw him front row at every other bands performances and just having the time of his life cheering the other bands on. I met both Timothy and Michael in the late night pizzeria setup for after hour performances and saw them both several times throughout the cruise. Both were gracious enough to take the time to shake my hand and take a photo with me. The only time I saw Robert, other than when he was on stage performing was on the evening that I believe UFO was performing. He and I assume his wife and a few friends sat way at the back bar, that wasn't even open if I recall, so as not to draw attention to themselves. I did work up the boldness to walk over and shake his hand and thank him for being such an inspiration - I didn't ask him for a photo. He was very gracious as well.

[@raymondmeyers8983]

Him explaining how he almost got killed at a big rock festival shows how much he loves big rock festivals is the most rock and roll thing I’ve ever heard

[@azwris]

He has a unique style and looks cool as well. Just what a Rock drummer needs!

[@JW_Morris]

It was too short. Loved it.

[@Deetroiter]

Most people decline over the years or get stale. Stryper is one of the very few bands who keep getting better and better as the years go by. Aging like a fine wine. Just when I say the newest album is the greatest and they can’t top it, they release the next album and I have to eat my words. I still get blown away by the variety of fans they have. Believers, non-believers, Christian’s, atheists, satanists, etc all love the band for so many different reasons. Often time they are loved and respected because they don’t hide who they are or what they’re about, they’re what they’re about and won’t change it regardless of profits or popularity

[@h.d.mech.mortenson2098]

I know ! It’s crazy how good they are live !

[@centristmiguel8581]

Underrated drummer

[@lubomirhotovy7033]

God Bless you,my frends...

[@whatisyourcause8009]

Saw them in Charlotte in 2022...they were amazing! Can't wait to see them again!

[@davidingling9791]

Awesome and stryper are back with a vegence!

[@TheBrightSounds]

Stryper's new stuff is amazing. As power metal as anything now. They are aging very well.

[@rodzillarox4882]

I met Robert about 1987 backstage after a show and he was just an awesome person. That way he was talking on the video is the way he is in real life. Great vid! They continue to go see Stryper when they’re in my area, and they are just absolutely outstanding live.

[@gordonteats298]

I should see you in Biloxi Mississippi on August 12

[@thadcraft6415]

These guys ROCK and always have. In my opinion, STRYPER'S band has the best musicians in rock. Hope you come to Mississippi this summer for sure. Thanks

[@ddt67]

I ran to Stryper today! So killer!!!!

[@ka-pop2243]

Great interview. Back in the day, Robert was the main spokesman for Stryper. In more recent years Michael seems to have assumed that role. It was good to hear what the other Mr. Sweet has to say. I'm happy to hear he's enjoying his rekindled career and I'm glad Stryper is going strong. I've seen them three times; in 1985, 1989, and 2018. And I'd go to another show if I get the chance.

[@gordonteats298]

The 2001 cornerstone festival concert was great

[@Debra-k1f]

❤❤❤

[@judithclinton7730]

I have always listened to Stryker the new album is great

[@robparker4474]

Awesome!!!!!

[@Josh.T.H.]

Awesome video. Good to hear from him! That cavalry jacket is pretty cool too.

[@jeffmcpeek2526]

All of Stryper are really good guys.

[@scottanddebranelson8419]

what a laid back dude. thanks again for your channel.

[@josegomez6482]

Great🎸🤘👊🍺

[@bryanvaughn80]

good get! it's been a minute since i've seen a robert sweet interview! this one was top notch! keep up the good work! thanks!

[@zzeeeee824]

Honestly tho! It’s always nice to hear someone other than Michael being interviewed NOT that I don’t like it, Michaels great and I get he’s the first person people come to for interviews since he’s the front man but it’s great to hear from Rob! TVTK

[@paulcummings287]

Been a fan since 1985...it's crazy that in S. America, Europe and Asia they can still pack stadiums....it's just here in the USA where the masses evidently crave crap music and they end up playing clubs...

[@TheAxe4Ever]

Just stop and think about it. Many American bands that were around back in the day and can still perform today, like Stryper can, do pack stadiums like you said. But that!s because those countries crave good music from these types of bands that are awesome musicians because what those other countries you mention put out crap music from crap bands. So when good American bands tour the world, those people love it! America has a lot of choices. Some of them are crappy choices but some people are into that crap. But we also have many great bands that aren’t crap but will go play those crap countries to bring good music to the people that are only used to the crap the bands in their countries have. So they pack the people in. Man! Did I mention the word crap? 😂

[@kennethm.3296]

Wish him and Stephen from Ratt would put something out soon! Both have hair too!

[@johnfletcher948]

They made another album after 1986?!

[@Cradle1scot]

Murder By Pride is proof the guys are back. Exceptional album.

[@johnfletcher948]

Bumble bees were outing the 90's kids!

[@johnfletcher948]

Oh hey dude that guy used to look like a bumble bee bro!!

[@rogers6168]

Why wasn't he interviewed side ways?

[@guitarplayer1434]

metal got so unreachable for the normal guitar player , so when Nirvana came out , all those left behind said " I can play this , I can rock too"

[@evandavo5149]

I like Stryper and they’re all nice guys. But I find it sad that Rob wouldn’t mention Jesus in the entire interview, Jesus is everything and he should show the respect to the almighty and give the glory to who its deserved!!

[@shanemartin8904]

MUST HE ?? Youre the reason for STRYPER! The rules of what a Christian must be (according to man) were rejected by stryper; Christians like you are why that band exists and why I left the church THINK ABOUT IT And save your Christian know it all responses, I was a pastor and Know them ALL

[@domenicromani4583]

An extremely extremely tight solid drummer

[@judithclinton7730]

Stryper

[@kevinsmith7-7-7]

777

[@pedrometal1597]

Stryper super band

[@jascatt3341]

I saw them on the to hell with the devil tour in OR, at the civic I was 13 first time for me seeing a side sitting drummer I was already playing bass and still do and thought boy! if I can get that drummer lol! No! but I did think he was just the best drummer!

[@gordonteats298]

Stryper needs to rerecord the songs IT'S A DYING WORLD by STEVE CAMP & ARE YOU READY by PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC

[@shanemartin8904]

yes, of course they do Along with i was mad for lovin u and twinkle twinkle....

[@BradThePitts]

Stryper's "all ages" shows used to mean "under 18 OK" now it's 9-70 years old OK 😂 \m/

[@BradThePitts]

I wonder if Grunge music will be just as nostalgic in the 2030s.

[@Hayley.a]

Well I do hope he is correct that the bands from the 80s are back. Got to be honest I don't remember his band but I wasn't into rock/metal until I was 9 so 85 is a bit too early for me. Grunge is what killed metal. I heard an A&R guy say it. He thought it was funny I didn't!

[@tristramcoffin926]

Soldiers Under Command is a power metal song. It is not a glam or hair metal song. It is also among the best hard rock songs of the period.

[@shawnkilmer3079]

M 📺 Music Television I want my Mtv.

[@JacindaChamplin-dk4ey]

Jaciinda 💖

[@LordVikingLive]

Too bad you didn't ask Robert why he has his drums in that way, sideways like that, not looking at the audience. Always thought it looked strange.

[@2012Darkknightrises]

He's The Visual Timekeeper.

[@dspencer1201]

He did that so you could see him. He didn't want to be hidden away behind the kit as other drummers are.

[@whamsie4022]

I thought he did it, so he would be looking at the audience when singing backup vox.

[@shanemartin8904]

everone knows that

[@brightbite]

He got hit with a lock?? And he did not end up with a broken ankle?? Whoever that was who threw that ought to be ashamed of themselves! 😠

[@e-rod1596]

Robert plays his drums sideways making his feet exposed to the crowd. I'm assuming.

[@bicarbonateyoda3205]

He has also been known to embellish stories it down right make them up.

[@shanemartin8904]

@@bicarbonateyoda3205 Thanks for your contribution

[@bicarbonateyoda3205]

@@shanemartin8904 you're quite welcome.

[@mr.brenman2132]

​@@bicarbonateyoda3205 Who knows that? What stories did he embellish or make up? He never said he got hit with the lock and getting hit with a lock doesn't automatically make your ankle shatter. People threw a lot of dangerous things at those festivals during that time period. If he was making it up why would he say he got hit in the ankle. Your comment doesn't add up.

[@steveazulay8233]

To hell with chains and mayonnaise 😂😂😂

[@jeffreyedwards767]

They work at the car wash ,find change for food

[@rentedtux1883]

I used to love Stryper. Until Michael Sweet jumped all over some dude on Facebook for not agreeing about a MS cover tune. Just goes to show that you can't have an opinion unless it's his opinion. Totally blew it for me.

[@danielsell7598]

Robert seemed to take the lead as spokesman for the band in the 80s. I appreciated his humble demeanor, which is in contrast to his brother Michael.

[@Professional-fh1ow]

Who's going to be the 666th like on this?

[@luisalonzo3368]

Se parece a uno de la beeges

[@sanangelo1983]

DAAAAAM!!! Dudes channeling Tom Petty

[@ScreamingEagleFTW]

they used to be a christian band. now that act like they were part of the rock and roll scene..I guess it was all fake after all.

[@gracetrumpslaw]

The lyrics on their last few recent albums are more blatantly Christian than they ever were. And... Yes, they were part of the rock and roll scene... and Christian.

[@shanemartin8904]

They stepped away for a bit due to nasty Christians, and they were indeed NASTY

[@sanangelo1983]

He doesn't consider Stryper a "hair metal" band??!! W...I...THEE...F ?????

[@Charles-e8e9m]

I don't believe the stryper band played Memphis.i would have known and gone

[@SubRosaUSA]

Robert needs to use some more conditioner.

[@zzeeeee824]

Daaaaaaanh y’all are Ruthless 😂

[@josearalat]

This guy must be the worse drummer of the 80's rock scene.

[@shanemartin8904]

Actually, he drummer speed is phenomenal...you try it

[@scottbivins4051]

Cool dude!