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| image = Robert Sweet House of Blues Orlando September 2016.jpg
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| caption = Sweet performing in September 2016
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| name = Robert Sweet
| name = Robert Sweet
| background = solo_singer
| background = solo_singer
| birth_name = Robert Lee Sweet
| birth_name = Robert Lee Sweet
| alias =
| alias =
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1960|3|21}}
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1960|3|21}}
| birth_place = [[Lynwood, California]]
| birth_place = [[Lynwood, California]]
| death_date =
| death_date = {{Death date and age|YYYY|MM|DD|YYYY|MM|DD}}
| origin = U.S.
| origin = U.S.
| instrument = Drums, percussion, vocals
| instrument = Drums, percussion, vocals
| genre = {{hlist|[[Christian metal]]|[[glam metal]]|[[heavy metal music|heavy metal]]|[[hard rock]]|[[nu metal]]<ref name=JFH>{{cite web |url=http://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/cdreviews/StryperReborn.asp |title=Stryper ''Reborn'' Review |author=Portell, Paul |date=August 21, 2005 |publisher=Jesus Freak Hideout |accessdate=March 16, 2011}}</ref>}}
| genre = {{hlist|[[Christian metal]]|[[glam metal]]|[[heavy metal music|heavy metal]]|[[hard rock]]|[[nu metal]]<ref name=JFH>{{cite web |url=http://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/cdreviews/StryperReborn.asp |title=Stryper ''Reborn'' Review |author=Portell, Paul |date=August 21, 2005 |publisher=Jesus Freak Hideout |access-date=March 16, 2011}}</ref>}}
| occupation = Drummer, producer
| occupation = Drummer, producer
| years_active = 1975–present
| years_active = 1975–present
| label =
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| associated_acts = [[Stryper]], [[King James (band)|King James]]
| associated_acts = [[Stryper]], [[King James (band)|King James]]
| website = {{URL|http://www.stryper.com}}
| website = {{URL|http://www.stryper.com}}
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'''Robert Lee Sweet''' (born March 21, 1960) is the [[drummer]] of the [[Christian metal]] band [[Stryper]]. He and his brother [[Michael Sweet|Michael]] founded the band as Roxx or Roxx Regime. Robert became known as the "Visual Time Keeper" for his wild drumming and captivating drum kits. Unlike most drummers, Sweet faces in the direction of stage left or right while playing, not straight ahead, so that the audience can see him and not have their view of him obscured by his drumkit.<ref name="Erickson_Sturdevant_06">{{cite book |last=Erickson, Sturdevant |title=Stryper: Loud n' Clear |year=2006 |publisher=Classic CD Books |location=[[Maryland]] |edition=unabridged audio |isbn=0-9764805-4-9 }}</ref> He began using a sideways setup in 1978 as a way to enhance his showmanship and connect with the audience.<ref>{{cite web |title=STRYPER Drummer ROBERT SWEET Talks Gear, Rock Stars And Stripes In New Career-Spanning Interview |url=http://bravewords.com/news/stryper-drummer-robert-sweet-talks-gear-rock-stars-and-stripes-in-new-career-spanning-interview |website=BraveWords |accessdate=September 20, 2019 |date=March 17, 2017}}</ref> Sweet also played a key role in the visual direction of the band itself as well as being a significant contributor to the group.
'''Robert Lee Sweet''' (born March 21, 1960) is the [[drummer]] of the [[Christian metal]] band [[Stryper]]. He and his brother [[Michael Sweet|Michael]] founded the band as Roxx or Roxx Regime. Robert became known as the "Visual Time Keeper" for his wild drumming and captivating drum kits. Unlike most drummers, Sweet faces in the direction of stage left or right while playing, not straight ahead, so that the audience can see him and not have their view of him obscured by his drumkit.<ref name="Erickson_Sturdevant_06">{{cite book |last=Erickson, Sturdevant |title=Stryper: Loud n' Clear |year=2006 |publisher=Classic CD Books |location=[[Maryland]] |edition=unabridged audio |isbn=0-9764805-4-9 }}</ref> He began using a sideways setup in 1978 as a way to enhance his showmanship and connect with the audience.<ref>{{cite web |title=STRYPER Drummer ROBERT SWEET Talks Gear, Rock Stars And Stripes In New Career-Spanning Interview |url=http://bravewords.com/news/stryper-drummer-robert-sweet-talks-gear-rock-stars-and-stripes-in-new-career-spanning-interview |website=BraveWords |access-date=September 20, 2019 |date=March 17, 2017}}</ref> Sweet also played a key role in the visual direction of the band itself as well as being a significant contributor to the group.


Sweet's interest in drumming began in early childhood. He cites a stop at a club during a trip to Las Vegas when he was 10 years old as a defining moment. A blue sparkle Ludwig drum set caught his attention and he "fell in love".<ref name="off_beat">{{cite web |author1=Aubrecht, Michael |title=Interview: Robert Sweet (Part 1) |url=https://maubrecht.wordpress.com/2017/02/28/interview-robert-sweet-part-1/ |website=Off Beat with Michael Aubrecht |accessdate=September 20, 2019 |date=February 28, 2017}}</ref>
Sweet's interest in drumming began in early childhood. He cites a stop at a club during a trip to Las Vegas when he was 10 years old as a defining moment. A blue sparkle Ludwig drum set caught his attention and he "fell in love".<ref name="off_beat">{{cite web |author1=Aubrecht, Michael |title=Interview: Robert Sweet (Part 1) |url=https://maubrecht.wordpress.com/2017/02/28/interview-robert-sweet-part-1/ |website=Off Beat with Michael Aubrecht |access-date=September 20, 2019 |date=February 28, 2017}}</ref>


Sweet attended Pioneer High School in Whittier, California.<ref>{{cite web |title=The Stryper Historian presents...." The History of Stryper " |url=https://www.freewebs.com/billroxx/stryperhistory.htm |website=Stryper Historian - Stryper History |accessdate=September 20, 2019}}</ref> During high school, instead of participating in a traditional school music program like marching band, he worked with the school's music director to put together a rock band. He is a self-taught drummer, honing his craft playing along with other drummers while developing his style at the same time. After high school he went to college to study music but left after a month.<ref name="off_beat"/>
Sweet attended Pioneer High School in Whittier, California.<ref>{{cite web |title=The Stryper Historian presents...." The History of Stryper " |url=https://www.freewebs.com/billroxx/stryperhistory.htm |website=Stryper Historian - Stryper History |access-date=September 20, 2019}}</ref> During high school, instead of participating in a traditional school music program like marching band, he worked with the school's music director to put together a rock band. He is a self-taught drummer, honing his craft playing along with other drummers while developing his style at the same time. After high school he went to college to study music but left after a month.<ref name="off_beat"/>


At the age of 15, in April 1975, Sweet became a Christian, an outgrowth of a lifelong belief in God.<ref>{{cite web |author1=Jackson, Zik |title=A Voice In The Wilderness An Interview with Robert Sweet |url=http://www.tollbooth.org/2001/features/rsweet.html |website=The Phantom Tollbooth |accessdate=September 20, 2019}}</ref>
At the age of 15, in April 1975, Sweet became a Christian, an outgrowth of a lifelong belief in God.<ref>{{cite web |author1=Jackson, Zik |title=A Voice In The Wilderness An Interview with Robert Sweet |url=http://www.tollbooth.org/2001/features/rsweet.html |website=The Phantom Tollbooth |access-date=September 20, 2019}}</ref>


==Post Stryper==
==Post Stryper==
After Stryper broke up in 1992, Sweet played in a variety of acts and projects largely Christian-oriented. He participated in the band [[King James (band)|King James]] with former Stryper bassist [[Tim Gaines]] and former [[Whitecross (band)|Whitecross]] guitarist [[Rex Carroll]], and toured with them until 1996.<ref name="HM_97_64">{{cite journal |last=Christensen |first=Brett |date=March–April 1997 |title=STRYPER: Can't Stop The Rock? |journal=[[HM Magazine]] |issue=64 |pages= |url=http://www.hmmagazine.com/archives/Stryper.htm |accessdate=April 30, 2007 |archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20000918053820/http://www.hmmagazine.com/archives/Stryper.htm |archivedate= September 18, 2000 }}</ref> He also participated in other projects, such as [[Shameless (band)|Shameless]] and Titanic. Sweet recorded a solo album titled ''Love Trash'' which demonstrated an eclectic side of his writing and performing capabilities.<ref name="Tollbooth_Trash">{{cite web |url=http://www.tollbooth.org/2001/reviews/rsweet.html |last=Jackson |first=Zik |title=''Love Trash'' |publisher=The Phantom Tollbooth |date=February 17, 2001}}</ref> Later, Sweet performed for a number of metal bands' albums including Blissed, Final Axe, Menchen, Seventh Power, Subdux, and Dbeality as well as guest appearing on a few tracks for Titanic and the [[supergroup (music)|supergroups]] [[Shameless (band)|Shameless]] and 7 Hours Later.
After Stryper broke up in 1992, Sweet played in a variety of acts and projects largely Christian-oriented. He participated in the band [[King James (band)|King James]] with former Stryper bassist [[Tim Gaines]] and former [[Whitecross (band)|Whitecross]] guitarist [[Rex Carroll]], and toured with them until 1996.<ref name="HM_97_64">{{cite journal |last=Christensen |first=Brett |date=March–April 1997 |title=STRYPER: Can't Stop The Rock? |journal=[[HM Magazine]] |issue=64 He also recorded drums and produced a project for guitarist Ken Zehner in 1997 called Xd out- Out there
|url=http://www.hmmagazine.com/archives/Stryper.htm |access-date=April 30, 2007 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20000918053820/http://www.hmmagazine.com/archives/Stryper.htm |archive-date= September 18, 2000 }}</ref> He also participated in other projects, such as Shameless and Titanic. Sweet recorded a solo album titled ''Love Trash'' which demonstrated an eclectic side of his writing and performing capabilities.<ref name="Tollbooth_Trash">{{cite web |url=http://www.tollbooth.org/2001/reviews/rsweet.html |last=Jackson |first=Zik |title=''Love Trash'' |publisher=The Phantom Tollbooth |date=February 17, 2001}}</ref> Later, Sweet performed for a number of metal bands' albums including Blissed, Final Axe, Menchen (with guitarist Bill Menchen), Seventh Power, Subdux, and Dbeality as well as guest appearing on a few tracks for Titanic and the [[supergroup (music)|supergroups]] Shameless and 7 Hours Later.


==Stryper reunion==
==Stryper reunion==
Sweet played a key role in the reappearance of Stryper by taking part in 2000's "Stryper Expo" and a reunion show in [[Costa Rica]]. The successful reception led Sweet to push for a reunion of the band which came in the form of a request by [[Hollywood Records]] for a new ''Best of'' collection. The band decided that rather than doing another compilation, they would record two new songs and go on tour in support of the new release.<ref name="Erickson_Sturdevant_06"/> 2003 saw Sweet tour with a re-formed Stryper. In 2004, Stryper returned to the studio to begin working on its August 2005 release, ''[[Reborn (Stryper album)|Reborn]]'', which marked the band's first full-length recording of original material in over 15 years, since 1990's ''[[Against the Law (album)|Against the Law]]''. The Stryper album entitled ''[[Murder by Pride]]'', released July 2009, marked the first Stryper album Sweet did not record drums for, this position was filled by studio musician [[Kenny Aronoff]]. He did however play in Stryper's ''25th Anniversary Tour'' in support of the album. Sweet has appeared on every Stryper album since.
Sweet played a key role in the reappearance of Stryper by taking part in 2000s "Stryper Expo" and a reunion show in [[Costa Rica]]. The successful reception led Sweet to push for a reunion of the band which came in the form of a request by [[Hollywood Records]] for a new ''Best of'' collection. The band decided that rather than doing another compilation, they would record two new songs and go on tour in support of the new release.<ref name="Erickson_Sturdevant_06"/> 2003 saw Sweet tour with a re-formed Stryper that featured the departure of bassist, Tim Gaines, who was replaced by Tracy Ferrie. In 2004, Stryper returned to the studio to begin working on its August 2005 release, ''[[Reborn (Stryper album)|Reborn]]'', which marked the band's first full-length recording of original material in over 15 years, since 1990's ''[[Against the Law (album)|Against the Law]]''. The Stryper ''[[Murder by Pride]]'' album, released July 2009, marked the first Stryper album Sweet did not record drums for, this position was filled by studio musician [[Kenny Aronoff]]. He did however play in Stryper's ''25th Anniversary Tour'' in support of the album. Sweet has appeared on every Stryper album since.


==Influence==
==Influence==
* Mike Portnoy of Dream Theater, Avenged Sevenfold, and a host of other bands, who was also named "Best Drummer" by ''Modern Drummer'' magazine, stated in an interview that Sweet was one of his favorite drummers.{{citation needed|date=February 2021}}
* Joey Cassata of the band ZO2 and the TV show ''Z Rock'' names Sweet as one of his influences describing him as "one of the all-time great rock drummers."<ref>{{cite web |title=Joey Cassata of ZO2 and Z Rock |url=https://www.moderndrummer.com/2010/07/joey-cassata/ |website=Modern Drummer |accessdate=September 20, 2019}}</ref>
* Troy Adcox of the Dallas-based Christian rock, praise and worship band Lucid Dreamer lists him as one of his six influential drummers.<ref>{{cite web |title=Bio |url=http://www.luciddreamer.net/band_bio/ |website=Lucid Dreamer Christian Rock, Praise and Worship |accessdate=September 20, 2019}}</ref>
*Joey Cassata of the band ZO2 and the TV show ''Z Rock'' names Sweet as one of his influences describing him as "one of the all-time great rock drummers."<ref>{{cite web |title=Joey Cassata of ZO2 and Z Rock |url=https://www.moderndrummer.com/2010/07/joey-cassata/ |website=Modern Drummer |date=July 2, 2010 |access-date=September 20, 2019}}</ref>
* Robert Hernandez, Jr., of the band Blacklight from San Antonio, Texas named Sweet as a favorite drummer.<ref>{{cite web |title=The Band |url=https://www.blacklightrockssatx.com/the-band?i=y |website=Black Light Rock Satx |accessdate=September 20, 2019}}</ref>
* Troy Adcox of the Dallas-based Christian rock, praise and worship band Lucid Dreamer lists him as one of his six influential drummers.<ref>{{cite web |title=Bio |url=http://www.luciddreamer.net/band_bio/ |website=Lucid Dreamer Christian Rock, Praise and Worship |access-date=September 20, 2019}}</ref>
* In an undated interview, Marc Anthony, drummer for the Raleigh, NC-based band Widow, identified Sweet as his second most influential drummer.<ref>{{cite web |title=Marc Anthony |url=http://www.ericcarr.com/rockheads/black%20widow.html |website=EricCarr.com |accessdate=19 December 2019}}</ref>
* Robert Hernandez, Jr., of the band Blacklight from San Antonio, Texas, named Sweet as a favorite drummer.<ref>{{cite web |title=The Band |url=https://www.blacklightrockssatx.com/the-band?i=y |website=Black Light Rock Satx |access-date=September 20, 2019}}</ref>
* Gustavo Muñoz of Disdente expanded his drumming technique by playing along with Sweet, one of his favorite drummers.<ref>{{cite web |title=AHEAD Artist Gustavo Munoz |url=http://www.aheaddrumsticks.com/gustavo-munoz.html |website=AHEAD |accessdate=19 December 2019}}</ref>
* In an undated interview, Marc Anthony, drummer for the Raleigh, North Carolina–based band Widow, identified Sweet as his second most influential drummer.<ref>{{cite web |title=Marc Anthony |url=http://www.ericcarr.com/rockheads/black%20widow.html |website=EricCarr.com |access-date=December 19, 2019}}</ref>
* Gustavo Muñoz of Disdente expanded his drumming technique by playing along with Sweet, one of his favorite drummers.<ref>{{cite web |title=AHEAD Artist Gustavo Munoz |url=http://www.aheaddrumsticks.com/gustavo-munoz.html |website=AHEAD |access-date=December 19, 2019}}</ref>


==Equipment==
==Equipment==
As of September 2019, Sweet endorses Yamaha drums<ref>{{cite web |title=Yamaha Welcomes Seven Drummers to Company’s Artist Roster |url=https://drummagazine.com/yamaha-welcomes-seven-drummers-to-companys-artist-roster/ |website=DRUM! |accessdate=September 20, 2019 |date=February 9, 2017}}</ref> (previously Crush drums<ref>{{cite web|title=Robert Sweet - Stryper|url=http://crushdrum.com/portfolio/robert-sweet-stryper/gallery/artists/|publisher=Crush Drums & Percussion|accessdate=July 26, 2013}}</ref>), Stagg Cymbals, SKB Cases, Regal Tip by Calato Metal X wood tip drumsticks,<ref>{{cite web |title=Robert Sweet |url=http://www.regaltip.com/artist-roster/robert-sweet |website=Regal Tip |accessdate=September 20, 2019}}</ref> Kickport, May acoustic drum miking system, Solomon Design mics, Aquarian Drumheads, Affliction clothing, Ahead drum gloves, and Trick drums.<ref>{{cite web |title=Endorsement - Robert Sweet |url=http://www.stryper.com/Endorsements/endorsements.html |website=WWW.STRYPER.COM - The Official Web Site |accessdate=September 20, 2019}}</ref>
As of September 2019, Sweet endorses Yamaha drums<ref>{{cite web |title=Yamaha Welcomes Seven Drummers to Company's Artist Roster |url=https://drummagazine.com/yamaha-welcomes-seven-drummers-to-companys-artist-roster/ |website=DRUM! |access-date=September 20, 2019 |date=February 9, 2017}}</ref> (previously Crush drums<ref>{{cite web|title=Robert Sweet - Stryper|url=http://crushdrum.com/portfolio/robert-sweet-stryper/gallery/artists/|publisher=Crush Drums & Percussion|access-date=July 26, 2013}}</ref>), Stagg Cymbals, SKB Cases, Regal Tip by Calato Metal X wood tip drumsticks,<ref>{{cite web |title=Robert Sweet |url=http://www.regaltip.com/artist-roster/robert-sweet |website=Regal Tip |access-date=September 20, 2019}}</ref> Kickport, May acoustic drum miking system, Solomon Design mics, Aquarian Drumheads, Affliction clothing, Ahead drum gloves, and Trick drums.<ref>{{cite web |title=Endorsement - Robert Sweet |url=http://www.stryper.com/Endorsements/endorsements.html |website=WWW.STRYPER.COM - The Official Web Site |access-date=September 20, 2019}}</ref>


==Discography==
==Discography==
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*2011: ''In The Light''


===Seventh Power===
===The Seventh Power===
*2006: ''Seventh Power''
*2006: ''Seventh Power''
*2008: ''Dominion & Power''
*2008: ''Dominion & Power''
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*1989: ''[[First Watch (album)|First Watch]]'', [[Guardian (band)|Guardian]] (backing vocals on "Hyperdrive")
*1989: ''[[First Watch (album)|First Watch]]'', [[Guardian (band)|Guardian]] (backing vocals on "Hyperdrive")
*1996: ''X'd Out, Out There'', Ken Zehner (producer and drums)
*1996: ''X'd Out, Out There'', Ken Zehner (producer and drums)
*1999: ''Backstreet Anthems'', [[Shameless (band)|Shameless]] (drums on "Just 1 Night" and "What's Goin' On")
*1999: ''Backstreet Anthems'', Shameless (drums on "Just 1 Night" and "What's Goin' On")
*2003: ''It's About Time'', 7 Hours Later (drums on "Perfect")
*2003: ''It's About Time'', 7 Hours Later (drums on "Perfect")
*2010: ''Maiden Voyage (Collectors Edition)'', Titanic (drums on "Don't Care", "Freak Show", and "Suicide Doctor"; the original recording featured a drum machine)<ref>{{cite web |title=TITANIC - SCREAMING IN SILENCE (CD, 2010, Retroactive) - Boone's Overstock |url=https://boonesoverstock.com/products/titanic-screaming-in-silence2010-retroactive |website=Boone's Overstock |accessdate=19 December 2019}}</ref>
*2010: ''Maiden Voyage (Collectors Edition)'', Titanic (drums on "Don't Care", "Freak Show", and "Suicide Doctor"; the original recording featured a drum machine)<ref>{{cite web |title=TITANIC - SCREAMING IN SILENCE (CD, 2010, Retroactive) - Boone's Overstock |url=https://boonesoverstock.com/products/titanic-screaming-in-silence2010-retroactive |website=Boone's Overstock |access-date=December 19, 2019}}</ref>


===Other works===
===Other works===
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*2002: ''Waking Up the Dead'', Blissed
*2002: ''Waking Up the Dead'', Blissed
*2002: ''Subdux One'', Subdux
*2002: ''Subdux One'', Subdux
*2003: ''It's About Time'', 7 Hours Later
*2005: ''Dbeality'', Dbeality
*2005: ''Dbeality'', Dbeality


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Robert Sweet
Sweet performing in September 2016
Sweet performing in September 2016
Background information
Birth nameRobert Lee Sweet
Born (1960-03-21) March 21, 1960 (age 64)
Lynwood, California
OriginU.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)Drummer, producer
Instrument(s)Drums, percussion, vocals
Years active1975–present
Websitewww.stryper.com

Robert Lee Sweet (born March 21, 1960) is the drummer of the Christian metal band Stryper. He and his brother Michael founded the band as Roxx or Roxx Regime. Robert became known as the "Visual Time Keeper" for his wild drumming and captivating drum kits. Unlike most drummers, Sweet faces in the direction of stage left or right while playing, not straight ahead, so that the audience can see him and not have their view of him obscured by his drumkit.[2] He began using a sideways setup in 1978 as a way to enhance his showmanship and connect with the audience.[3] Sweet also played a key role in the visual direction of the band itself as well as being a significant contributor to the group.

Sweet's interest in drumming began in early childhood. He cites a stop at a club during a trip to Las Vegas when he was 10 years old as a defining moment. A blue sparkle Ludwig drum set caught his attention and he "fell in love".[4]

Sweet attended Pioneer High School in Whittier, California.[5] During high school, instead of participating in a traditional school music program like marching band, he worked with the school's music director to put together a rock band. He is a self-taught drummer, honing his craft playing along with other drummers while developing his style at the same time. After high school he went to college to study music but left after a month.[4]

At the age of 15, in April 1975, Sweet became a Christian, an outgrowth of a lifelong belief in God.[6]

Post Stryper

[edit]

After Stryper broke up in 1992, Sweet played in a variety of acts and projects largely Christian-oriented. He participated in the band King James with former Stryper bassist Tim Gaines and former Whitecross guitarist Rex Carroll, and toured with them until 1996.[7] He also participated in other projects, such as Shameless and Titanic. Sweet recorded a solo album titled Love Trash which demonstrated an eclectic side of his writing and performing capabilities.[8] Later, Sweet performed for a number of metal bands' albums including Blissed, Final Axe, Menchen (with guitarist Bill Menchen), Seventh Power, Subdux, and Dbeality as well as guest appearing on a few tracks for Titanic and the supergroups Shameless and 7 Hours Later.

Stryper reunion

[edit]

Sweet played a key role in the reappearance of Stryper by taking part in 2000s "Stryper Expo" and a reunion show in Costa Rica. The successful reception led Sweet to push for a reunion of the band which came in the form of a request by Hollywood Records for a new Best of collection. The band decided that rather than doing another compilation, they would record two new songs and go on tour in support of the new release.[2] 2003 saw Sweet tour with a re-formed Stryper that featured the departure of bassist, Tim Gaines, who was replaced by Tracy Ferrie. In 2004, Stryper returned to the studio to begin working on its August 2005 release, Reborn, which marked the band's first full-length recording of original material in over 15 years, since 1990's Against the Law. The Stryper Murder by Pride album, released July 2009, marked the first Stryper album Sweet did not record drums for, this position was filled by studio musician Kenny Aronoff. He did however play in Stryper's 25th Anniversary Tour in support of the album. Sweet has appeared on every Stryper album since.

Influence

[edit]
  • Mike Portnoy of Dream Theater, Avenged Sevenfold, and a host of other bands, who was also named "Best Drummer" by Modern Drummer magazine, stated in an interview that Sweet was one of his favorite drummers.[citation needed]
  • Joey Cassata of the band ZO2 and the TV show Z Rock names Sweet as one of his influences describing him as "one of the all-time great rock drummers."[9]
  • Troy Adcox of the Dallas-based Christian rock, praise and worship band Lucid Dreamer lists him as one of his six influential drummers.[10]
  • Robert Hernandez, Jr., of the band Blacklight from San Antonio, Texas, named Sweet as a favorite drummer.[11]
  • In an undated interview, Marc Anthony, drummer for the Raleigh, North Carolina–based band Widow, identified Sweet as his second most influential drummer.[12]
  • Gustavo Muñoz of Disdente expanded his drumming technique by playing along with Sweet, one of his favorite drummers.[13]

Equipment

[edit]

As of September 2019, Sweet endorses Yamaha drums[14] (previously Crush drums[15]), Stagg Cymbals, SKB Cases, Regal Tip by Calato Metal X wood tip drumsticks,[16] Kickport, May acoustic drum miking system, Solomon Design mics, Aquarian Drumheads, Affliction clothing, Ahead drum gloves, and Trick drums.[17]

Discography

[edit]
See also: Stryper discography

Solo

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  • 2000: Love Trash

Final Axe

[edit]
  • 2006: The Axe Of The Apostles
  • 2010: Beyond Hell's Gate Collector's Edition

Menchen

[edit]
  • 2008: Red Rock
  • 2011: In The Light

The Seventh Power

[edit]
  • 2006: Seventh Power
  • 2008: Dominion & Power

Guest appearances

[edit]
  • 1989: First Watch, Guardian (backing vocals on "Hyperdrive")
  • 1996: X'd Out, Out There, Ken Zehner (producer and drums)
  • 1999: Backstreet Anthems, Shameless (drums on "Just 1 Night" and "What's Goin' On")
  • 2003: It's About Time, 7 Hours Later (drums on "Perfect")
  • 2010: Maiden Voyage (Collectors Edition), Titanic (drums on "Don't Care", "Freak Show", and "Suicide Doctor"; the original recording featured a drum machine)[18]

Other works

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  • 1994: King James, King James
  • 2002: Waking Up the Dead, Blissed
  • 2002: Subdux One, Subdux
  • 2003: It's About Time, 7 Hours Later
  • 2005: Dbeality, Dbeality

References

[edit]
  1. ^ Portell, Paul (August 21, 2005). "Stryper Reborn Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved March 16, 2011.
  2. ^ a b Erickson, Sturdevant (2006). Stryper: Loud n' Clear (unabridged audio ed.). Maryland: Classic CD Books. ISBN 0-9764805-4-9.
  3. ^ "STRYPER Drummer ROBERT SWEET Talks Gear, Rock Stars And Stripes In New Career-Spanning Interview". BraveWords. March 17, 2017. Retrieved September 20, 2019.
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