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ARTICLE #12: AUGUST 18, 2008
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On the evening of August 2, I experienced a phenomenon. It was like two worlds colliding. Maybe you’ve heard the old phrase “that’s the best thing since sliced bread”. Well, it was definitely better than sliced bread. It’s even better than the history made when chocolate fell into peanut butter and peanut butter cups were born. Who knew that they would go so good together? Any way that it’s worded, nothing can change what I had the privilege to witness. Okay, so I guess I need to cut to the chase and make my point before I loose my readers. Like many of you, I got to see the man, Michael Sweet, perform live with Boston. What an absolute thrill it was!
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Boston got their start around the time I was born, so I can say that I grew up with their music. I can remember being in high school and singing the words to Amanda all the time. Of course I would change the words and sing it to whichever girl I had a crush on at that time. Sounds weird I know, but we’ve all had a song or two like that (please tell me that I’m not the only one!). Aside from their music playing on my heart strings, it was no secret that the band was made up of some of the best musicians to grace the music world. But the hearts of Boston fans were all suddenly saddened when we learned of the death of front-man Brad Delp in 2007. His voice and his talents were unique and unmistakable and will live on in his music forever. |
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After seeing the “new” Boston first hand, I was totally blown away. Not just because I had a huge stack of speakers in front of me, but because of the chemistry on stage. The name Brad Delp will never be erased from Boston, but I have to say that our very own Michael Sweet was a fit like no other. I had to keep reminding myself that this was not a Stryper show and I was about to tap into a whole other musical side of him. As the anticipation grew and fans got louder, Boston finally took the stage. Out came Michael rocking with his guitar and belting out his vocals as only he can do. The only word I can come up with, is proud. Yes, I felt proud. |
I don’t know how else to explain that, but I never stopped smiling the whole night. It was a WOW moment in time. His stage presence was top notch, keeping the crowd on their feet and feeding them exactly what they paid to come and see. And watching him sing Amanda was magical, so of course I called my wife back home and blurted out her name throughout the song. The whole evening was a bit surreal actually, I wish I could do it all over again. What an awesome job Michael, awesome job!
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After the show, I was able to spend some time hanging out with the band and catching up with Michael a bit. I admire him for stepping out in his musical career and for always wearing his heart for Christ where everyone can see it. He may not be singing Stryper songs on this tour, but he’s still the same Michael we all know.
Thanks for reading and please remember to continue praying for the Sweet family and for Kyle’s complete and perfect healing. God Bless!
~Matt J |
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