Sweeney Todd was Nick's first group and earned their rock wings playing in every conceivablevenue inthe 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 dancingand 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 collaborator Jim McCulloch wrote theincredible hit,ROXY ROLLER, this song can be heard in the newRunaways moviestarring Kristen Stewart and Dakota Fanning with soundtrack reviewsin Rolling Stone magazine etc, the group that culled Joan Jett, Cherie Currie and Lita Ford, see the Runaways soundtrack list below,

The Gilder/McCulloch compositionRoxy Roller won the Juno that year, it really started it all for us and went to the #1 spot on the Canadian charts,propelling the record beyondplatinum, Nick continues to recieve airplay awards for his songs.SHES A STAR IN HER OWN RIGHTwas released next,reaching the#4 spot.The momentum created by the success ofRoxy,and the obvious song writing talent within, launched Nick Gilderinternationallyto another multi Juno, for bestselling record and vocalist category'smulti platinum and Peoples Choice winning #1 hit songHOT CHILD IN THE CITY,and continued with the top 10hitsHERE COMES THE NIGHT,the songRATED Xdid well for Gilder butit was Pat Benatar who gotit climbing up the charts, as did the Mega #1 hithe wrote for Patti SmytheTHE WARRIOR,one of Nicksfirst videoswas for the songFOOTSTEPS 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 cityand 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 yearshave seen Nickwork 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 alreadyseenone 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 affectingpop, rock, metal,music from the ‘70’s thru the ‘90’s. with new releases in the works.

Its apowerhouseperformance, which includes past hits , great new material and some faves.Nick together with Dave Groves 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,withpossible Australia dates as well aswriting and recording for new CDprojects.For additional bio information seeSupport site link

Nick and the ‘Sweeneys’ have already had a busy tour schedule this year ofFestivals etc.Nick and the Sweeneysare touring in 2011!