Nick Gilder is a British-Canadian musician known for his contributions to rock music, especially during the 1970s and 1980s. His sound is characterized by a blend of hard rock, glam rock, and power pop, with distinctive high-pitched vocals. Gilder initially gained fame as the frontman of the glam rock band Sweeney Todd before embarking on a successful solo career. His most influential work is arguably the hit single "Hot Child in the City," which reached number one on both the Canadian and US Billboard charts in 1978.