Sweeney Todd was Nick's first group and earned their rock wings playing in every conceivable  venue in  the seventies,  Nick and the lads are now  seen playing,  the big Festivals, casino showrooms, etc.  Its the result of  #1 songs says Nick in response,  it always got a strong reaction people up dancing  and singing,   Jim and I did it again with Hot Child for my solo project,  that kind of success makes it possible to play  all these years later, Nick is part of  an upcoming CBC special entitled  Shakin' all over, named for the classic Guess Who song, this truly speaks of the longevity of these songs Nick says,  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, and recieving many awards.  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 recently scored wtih Justin Timberlakes, Get Sexy Back, in Britain, Europe, and Australia   Three of which reached #1 here in Canada and is still creating new highlights for a journeyman musician. During this time he’s also worked 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 true 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 to the ‘90’s. Going full circle, a reissue of the first SWEENEY TODD LP on CD is planned  and Nick is once again working with Sweeney Todd's original drummer, Johnny Booth, with Mark Kenney on bass,  Robert Gray on keyboards and guitar virtuoso Joey Wowk. Together they produce a  powerhouse  performance, which includes past hits , great new material and some faves,  Nick and the group are touring 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. Thunder Bay Fest, turned into an enormous success with 35,000 people showing up for a 3 day event. last years  Mattawa Fest  was another huge success  Nick and the Sweeneys  are touring this year in between recording,  the 2007 tour schedule is coming together  we can't wait to rock your town!

photography, L. Mastromonaco