Nick Gilder

Nick Gilder is a British-Canadian musician who first came to prominence as the frontman for the glam rock band Sweeney Todd. He later had a successful solo career as a singer/songwriter.

Biography Born Nicholas George Gilder in London, Nick Gilder was raised in Vancouver, British Columbia. He began his career as front-man for the glam rock band Sweeney Todd, Sweeney Todd had a number one hit, "Roxy Roller," which had the top spot in the Canadian music charts for three weeks in 1976. It went on to win a Juno Award for "Best Selling Single" in 1977.

Feeling they had international scope, Gilder and fellow band member, guitarist, and songwriting partner James McCulloch left the band and signed a US record deal. but it was shelved. He returned to Canada in the mid-1990s, where he continues to tour as of 2020 (until the COVID-19 pandemic began). He has settled in the Vancouver, British Columbia area where he lives with his family.

Discography Solo Studio albums: 1977: You Know Who You Are, Chrysalis Records 1978: City Nights, Chrysalis Records (No. 13 Can, No. 33 Billboard) 1979: Frequency, Chrysalis Records (No. 71 Can, No. 127 Billboard) 1980: Rock America, Casablanca Records 1981: Body Talk Muzik, Casablanca Records 1985: Nick Gilder, RCA Records 1997: Stairways, Spinner Music Group/Gilder Records 1999: Longtime Coming, Page Music/Oasis/Orchard

Compilations: 2001: The Best of Nick Gilder, EMI- Capitol Music/Razor & Tie Entertainment (The Chrysalis Years)

Singles

With Sweeney Todd Album: 1975: Sweeney Todd, London Records (No. 14 Can)

Singles: 1975: "Rock 'N' Roll Story", London Records 1975: "Sweeney Todd Folder", London Records (No. 36 Can) 1975: "Roxy Roller", London Records (No. 1 Can)

Songwriting contributions Song Artist Album Year/label "Rated X" (N. Gilder, J. McCulloch) Pat Benatar In the Heat of the Night 1979 Chrysalis Records "Is It Love" (N. Gilder, J. McCulloch) Bette Midler No Frills 1983 Atlantic Records "Body Talk" (N. Gilder, Herndon) Kix Cool Kids 1983 Atlantic Records "Think of Me" (N. Gilder, Martin S. Briley) Martin Briley Dangerous Moments 1984 Mercury Records "The Warrior" (N. Gilder, Holly Knight) Scandal featuring Patty Smyth Warrior 1984 Columbia Records "Footsteps" Nick Gilder Youngblood (Original Movie Soundtrack) 1985/1986 RCA/Ariola International "Tough Love" (N. Gilder, D. Hitchings) Patty Smyth Never Enough 1987 Columbia Records "Hot Child in the City" ‡‡ Nick Gilder Hot Child in the City (Original Movie Soundtrack) 1987 Prism Entertainment/Paramount Home Video "Scream of Angels" ‡‡ Nick Gilder The Wraith (Original Movie Soundtrack) 1987 Live Home Video "Don't Walk Away" (N. Gilder, Duane Hitchings) ‡ Pat Benatar Wide Awake in Dreamland 1988 Chrysalis Records "You Know We're Gonna Hurt" (N. Gilder, Rick Boston) Joe Cocker One Night of Sin 1989 Capitol Records "You're Everything (I Want to Do)" (N. Gilder, Brett Walker) Brett Walker Nevertheless 1994 Empire Records "Hot Child in the City" ‡‡ Nick Gilder Went to Coney Island on a Mission from God...Be Back by Five (Original Movie Soundtrack) 1998 Evenmore Entertainment "The Battle Hymn of the Republic" Voices of Classic Rock Voices for America (Various Artists) provided vocals 2001 Intersound Records "Hot Child in the City" ‡‡ Nick Gilder Going the Distance (Original Movie Soundtrack) 2010 WaterTower Music "Roxy Roller" Nick Gilder The Runaways (Original Movie Soundtrack) 2010 Atlantic Records

‡ Also provided background vocals on "Don't Walk Away" & "Cool Zero" ‡‡ Not included in the soundtrack release