In a new interview with 104.5 The Pick, Stryper frontman Michael Sweet has shared his thoughts on the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. He shared his belief that, unlike Foreigner, Stryper needs a miracle to get inducted later.
“Oh, man. I would love something really different and controversial, like, Lord willing, if he’s here long enough, someone like Ozzy Osbourne,” he explained. “I mean, it would just be different. Or [Judas] Priest[‘s] Rob Halford. He’s a big inspiration of mine. But never say never, I guess. And I’m not shooting myself in the foot, but I just can’t see that ever happening. I mean, you see how hard it is for bands like Foreigner to get inducted. Can you imagine Stryper? Well, it would be unreal. That would be a miracle and miracles do happen. But, yeah, it would take a lot to see that happen.”
“But I will say this, and I say this as humbly as I possibly can, why not? We’ve earned our spot like any other band. Do we have to wait another 10 years? Maybe. Another 20 years? Maybe. But we’ve got gold and platinum albums and we’ve broken barriers and broken down walls and accomplished things that have never been accomplished. So why not,” he added.
Back in 2022, the rocker also shared his doubts about ever getting inducted, saying that he would love to get inducted before he dies.
“There’s so many other great bands [who have yet to be inducted]. But at the same time, there is something to be said for the longevity, there is something to be said for how many albums we’ve put out, and the fact that I really think a lot of people would agree that we’re putting out our best [music] lately in recent years. And beating the odds. We’re the band that many people have laughed at and mocked and said, ‘Haha. Those guys will never do that. ‘And we’ve done it. So we’ve kind of beaten the odds and won many battles. And I think for that reason alone, maybe [we will get inducted into the Rock Hall], justifiably so, but I doubt it will ever happen, at least while I’m alive on earth… That’d be amazing to see.”
Sweet also said earlier that they deserve to be inducted as much as Bon Jovi does.
Stryper is celebrating their 40th anniversary with a tour. Their next show is on October 29 in Phoenix, Arizona, and the tour ends on November 16 in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
