Man, if there is one band that I can't take seriously it's Stryper. I'll admit I really like the song Loud 'n Clear, but the other stuff.... Soldiers Under Command had some cool riffs, but the lyrics are just too stupid for words. After that it only got worse (To Hell With The Devil makes me wanna punch somebody
). Don't get me wrong, I have nothing against Christianity, but a band that throws bibles in the audience and has lyrics like "We are the soldiers under God's command" is something that's not for me. I'd rather have more subtle Christian bands, like Sacred Warrior (except for the awful songs He Died and Holy Holy Holy - yuck!), Barren Cross, Final Axe and Scarlet Rayne.
That said, my best wishes go out to Michael and his family. I know firsthand how terrible it is to see a loved one die of cancer.