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Catching Up With ... Michael Sweet

The famed Stryper frontman reflects on losing his wife to cancer, the group's 25th anniversary, plus an update on his role in legendary rock band Boston.

Andy Argyrakis | posted 6/30/2009

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What's next for Boston?

Sweet: There's a new album coming out that being worked on right now. It probably won't come out until 2010 and a tour is being talked about for 2010 as well. I played some songs for [co-founder] Tom [Scholz] and he really liked them. I've also written some others that I'll be singing on and they'll be a couple of other surprises.

Quick takes:

Where are you from originally?
Whittier, California

Favorite place you've traveled to?
Japan

Pet peeve?
Clutter

Your most annoying habit?
Clearing my throat

Favorite website?
www.wunderground.com

Last good book you read?
The Bible in 90 Days

Last good movie you saw?
Music and Lyrics

Band/artist you're listening to the most right now?
Keane

Band/artist that comes closest to your sound?
Stryper's been influenced by Queen's harmony vocals and Van Halen

Age you became a Christian?
12, but I fell away and rededicated my life at 20

Favorite Bible verse?
Isaiah 53:5

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