Formed in 1983 in La Mirada, California by brothers Michael and Robert Sweet and guitarist Oz Fox as Roxx Regime, they would change their message and name to Stryper to go on to be the first Christian rock band to be recognized by the mainstream.
According to the To Hell With The Devil Songfacts, Stryper took their name from a Bible verse Isaiah 53: 5, which says "….by His stripes we are healed." Stryper they explained was an acronym meaning "Salvation Through Redemption Yielding Peace, Encouragement and Righteousness."
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1990200020102020
Michael Sweetguitar, lead vocals, originalOz Foxbackground vocals, guitar, original
Robert Sweetdrums (drum set), originalTim Gainesbackground vocals, bass guitar, original
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Tracy Ferriebass guitar
Kenny Metcalfkeyboard
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Discography
1988
1990
2005
2009
2011
2013
2015
2018
2024
