I was at a music showcase in Nashville many years ago. It was the year everyone in the industry was buzzing about the new solo album by Michael Sweet.
At the evening showcase there were 6 performers, each playing a couple of songs for the captive crowd of radio people - DJs, PDs, MD, plus sponsors, other artists, booking agents - all industry folk, probably 400 in total.
I remember 4 Him performed. It was nice. Very inspirational. I've forgotten the other artists but it was "nice".
The lights went down. Concert lights heated up the stage, followed by a couple of anthemic power chords and then - BLAM! Michael Sweet was there!
He rocked it! It was exhilarating. In the front row were the boys from Whitecross, all fist-pumping and cheering on their friend on stage.
After six songs it was over. I was dripping in sweat and buzzing from excitement. The only thing I could compare it to was the first time I saw Springsteen, before the fame, when the power was real and the vibe was electric.
I bought Michael Sweet's album. It was, and still is - amazing! It's one of the few albums I can listen to from beginning to end - and love it all. Today, it's a bit dated - it's the classic rock, semi-metal, hair-band rock - and it still excites me!
Happy 49th Michael!
Awesome! My wife and I talked with the boys in the mid 80's at an outdoor concert event called "Green-fest" (I think)
ReplyDeleteWhat a voice!