In a latest interview with Couch King Cool Journal, Robert Candy revealed that the heavy metallic and laborious rock scene didn’t totally settle for them due to their Christian lyrics.
The drummer advised the next in regards to the reactions in opposition to Stryper:
“I believe, and lots of people have advised us, particularly within the trade, ‘When you guys weren’t doing this Jesus factor, and we all know you imply it,’ which we do, ‘you guys would have offered many extra tens of millions of information.’ And, actually, I need everybody to know that’s the reality, as a result of radio by no means performed us.”
Robert Speaks About Folks’s Feedback On Their Music
He shared how non-Christians praised their music:
“And it was a miracle we acquired on MTV. However nonetheless, to today, radio has performed us very, little or no. However we have been prepared to take that hit financially. And it’s been tough at instances. It’s been actually unfair as a result of lots of people have come up and stated, ‘Hey, man, I’m not a Christian. You guys are top-of-the-line bands I’ve ever heard.’ And I’m, like, ‘Properly, nice. Thanks.’”
Stryper cared about spreading the message of Jesus regardless of criticism:
“We don’t take a look at ourselves as any higher than anybody else, however we needed to keep it up. We needed to be sure that the message of Jesus was initially and entrance, it doesn’t matter what folks stated. And, man, have been we ever given a tough time. I’m telling you, I didn’t know so many individuals have been gonna come in opposition to us again within the ’80s, and even as much as today. However it’s all value it.”
Michael Candy Shares The Similar Perspective
Robert’s brother, Michael Candy additionally agrees with the musician. The Stryper frontman believes his band is probably the most hated in music historical past. He not too long ago shared a submit on Instagram and wrote:
“Towards all odds, we broke new floor. We broke limitations. We broke by partitions. We shattered stereotypes and proved all of the naysayers improper. We might very nicely be probably the most ‘hated’ band of all time however we’ve persevered and we’re nonetheless right here. We’re The Yellow & Black Assault. We’re Stryper.”
Michael additionally beforehand stated Stryper discovered to deal with backlash in opposition to their Christian message. Stryper modified minds about faith and earned respect over time.
You possibly can hearken to the remainder of Robert’s chat under.
