Sweeney Todd was Nick's first group and earned their rock wings playing in every conceivable  venue in  the seventies,  Nick and Jim were the founding members.  

  These days,   Nick and the band are being seen at Festivals, Casino showrooms, etc.  Its the result of  #1 songs says Nick in response,  it still gets that strong reaction, people up dancing  and singing,   Jim and I did it again with Hot Child for my solo project,  Its still a great feeling singing these classics,  with hits from the seventies and 80's and beyond. Nick and his collaborater Jim McCulloch wrote the  incredible hit,  ROXY ROLLER, Juno winning  song of the year, it really started it all for us and went to the #1 spot on the Canadian charts,  propelling the record beyond  platinum, Nick continues to recieve airplay awards for his songs.   SHES A STAR IN HER OWN RIGHT  was released next,  reaching the  #4 spot.   The momentum created by the success of  Roxy,  and the obvious song writing talent within, launched Nick Gilder  internationally  to another multi Juno, for best  selling record and vocalist category's  multi platinum and Peoples Choice winning #1 hit song  HOT CHILD IN THE CITY,  and continued with the top 10  hits  HERE COMES THE NIGHT  ,  the song  RATED X  did well for Gilder but  it was Pat Benatar who got  it climbing up the charts, as did the Mega #1 hit  he wrote for Patti Smythe  THE WARRIOR,  one of Nicks  first videos  was for the song  FOOTSTEPS on RCA Records , His songs are often featured in movies like, Youngblood the Rob Lowe movie, Barb wire with Pamela Anderson, Play to win, The Wraith, My science project, Hot child in the city  and hit TV shows like That 70's show, Ed,  Sex and the City,  Nip Tuck, Regis and Kelly, The Today Show,Must See TV, many NEWS shows, David Letterman,Conan O'Brian many other daytime and late night talk shows etc.

         Throughout his illustrious career, Nick Gilder has written and recorded many Top 20 hits internationally having recent success with a song he penned,  WHEN THE LIGHTS GO DOWN, remixed by Armand Van Helden, who scored wtih Justin Timberlakes, Get Sexy Back, in Britain, Europe, and Australia. 

        The years  have seen Nick  work with some of the worlds most famous Producers including the Beatles George Martin and Mike Chapman, Pete Coleman of Blondie, Pat Benatar etc. fame. Writing hits for some of the business’ top performers, including Bette Midler, Patty Smyth & Scandal, Pat Benatar and Joe Cocker.  The variety of artists who have covered his songs testify to his diverse influences, totalling over 20 million copies sold worldwide. The millenium has already  seen  one of Canadian rock’s superstars release a greatest hits album. Compiling 25 years of a legendary career, THE BEST OF NICK GILDER-HOT CHILD IN THE CITY and reissue of the CITY NIGHTS CD was released by EMI records and contains some of the most affecting  pop, rock, metal,  music from the ‘70’s thru the ‘90’s. with new releases in the works.

Its a  powerhouse  performance, which includes past hits , great new material and some faves.  Nick together with Joey Wowk on Guitar, Mark Kenny on Bass, Frank Baker on Drums, and Michael Russell on keyboards,  produce a live show that really rocks!, Its a touring year again this year,  with  possible Australia dates as well as  writing and recording for new CD  projects.  For additional bio information see     Support site link 

             Having toured with The Cars, Cheap Trick, Peter Gabriel, Foreigner,  Styx, Journey, New York Dolls, The Babies, even hall of  famers like Chuck Berry, to name a few. Nick and the ‘Sweeneys’ have already had a busy tour schedule this year of  Festivals etc.   Awesome shows in  09  Nick and the Sweeneys  are touring this year in between recording,  the 2010  tour schedule is coming together  we can't wait to rock your town!

photography, L. Mastromonaco