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Jamie Rowe
Jamie Rowe (born April 7, 1970 as Earl Wilson Rowe, Jr.) is a musician best known as the lead vocalist of the Christian hard rock band, Guardian. He has also been vocalist for New York-based AdrianGale, power pop band, London Calling (which briefly became The Ruled) and most recently collaborating with Jamey Perrenot in The Lost Days of Summer. He has also released several solo works including the single "I Do" written for his wife, Amber Rowe, for their wedding. In 2019, a solo album, ''This Is Home'', was recorded. Background Billed as "J.R. Rowe," Rowe began with the band, Tempest, as a teenager in the late 1980s. Their debut album, ''A Coming Storm'', recorded on Pure Metal Records in 1987, features Rowe's vocals with less grit and more high, falsetto screams (à la metallurgist mentor Stryper's Michael Sweet) than in his later work, and the lyrics contain a straightforward evangelical candor. The album was not released to compact disc until 1999. Tempest recorded their s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Christian Rock
Christian rock is a form of rock music that features lyrics focusing on matters of Christian faith, often with an emphasis on Jesus, typically performed by self-proclaimed Christian individuals. The extent to which their lyrics are explicitly Christian varies between bands. Many bands who perform Christian rock have ties to the contemporary Christian music labels, media outlets, and festivals, while other bands are independent. History Christian response to early rock music (1950s–1960s) Most traditional and fundamentalist Christians did not view rock music favorably when it became popular with young people from the 1950s, even though country and gospel music often influenced early rock music. In 1952 Archibald Davison, a Harvard professor, summed up the sound of traditional Christian music and why its supporters might not like rock music when he wrote of "... a rhythm that avoids strong pulses; a melody whose physiognomy is neither so characteristic nor so engaging as to make ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Buzz (Guardian Album)
''Buzz'' is one of the albums from Christian rock band Guardian. The album was released in October 1995 and was produced by Steve Taylor. The album takes the band into the realms of alternative music and grunge common of the 90s. Guardian opened for Taylor in a tour which prompted them to ask him to produce their next album. Taylor was hesitant to do so at first, but then agreed as he became friends of the band. Track listing # "This Old Man" (Palacios, Rowe, Taylor) – 2:29 # "Lead the Way" (Rowe, Taylor) – 2:43 # "State of Mine" (Bach, Rowe) – 3:04 # "The Lion's Den" (Palacios, Rowe, Taylor) – 3:54 # "Are You Gonna Keep Your Word?" (Rowe, Taylor) – 3:34 # "One Thing Left to Do" (Bach, Ney, Palacios, Rowe, Taylor) – 3:36 # "Hand of the Father" (Bach, Palacios, Rowe) – 4:27 # "Psychedelic Runaway" (Palacios) – 3:26 # "Even It Out" (Bach, Palacios) – 3:55 # "Lift Me Up" (Rowe) – 2:57 # "Shorty" (Bach, Palacios) – 2:23 # "Lullaby" (Bach) – 2:56 # "Them Nails" ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1970 Births
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American Performers Of Christian Music
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Living People
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Whitecross (band)
Whitecross is an American Christian metal band from Illinois, formed in 1985 by singer Scott Wenzel and guitarist Rex Carroll, and re-formed in 2000. The band won three Dove Awards in the 1990s. History Whitecross formed in 1985 in Waukegan, Illinois, releasing their first recording in 1987. Their early albums, which often invite comparisons to Ratt, are laced with fast, technical guitar work. In 1994, Rex Carroll split with lead vocalist Scott Wenzel. Wenzel retained the use of the name "Whitecross" while Carroll went on to form King James with Jimi Bennett (see below). At this point the band's sound underwent a drastic change. Whitecross has won three Dove Awards with ''Triumphant Return'' (in 1990) and ''In the Kingdom'' (in 1992) winning "Metal Album of the Year" and ''Come unto the Light'' from the ''Unveiled'' album winning "Hard Music Recorded Song of the Year" at the 25th GMA Dove Awards in 1994. In 1994 prior to work starting on the ''Unveiled'' album, guitarist Rex ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rex Carroll
Rex Carroll is a guitarist and known for his work in the Christian metal band Whitecross (band), Whitecross. Rex Carroll is also the leader and guitarist of other bands including Fierce Heart, King James (band), King James and the Rex Carroll Band. He also filled in and did all the guitar work on Eden's 1994 album ''Fan The Flame''. Career Whitecross In Whitecross, Carroll is not only the lead guitarist, but is also the primary songwriter. With Whitecross, he has completed six world tours and in 1989 they were the first American rock band to perform in Guatemala City. Whitecross won two Dove Awards for "Metal Album of the Year" in 1990 and 1992. Other Carroll has recorded numerous sound libraries, many of which have been picked up for use by ESPN for their NFL highlights, as well as Season One of the Anna Nicole Show. His playing has been heard on commercials for the Milwaukee Bucks, and he also performed the The Star-Spangled Banner, National Anthem at the Harley-Davidson 100th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dime (album)
''Dime'' ( es, Tell me) is the third Spanish album released by Christian rock band Guardian. The album was released in 2001. The album features several unique characteristics. Whereas the band's previous Spanish albums featured remakes of songs released in their previous albums, this album features only original material written specifically for the Latin American market. It is also the first album not to feature original bassist and band founder, David Bach. As of 2007, it is the last studio album released by the band. Track listing # "Dime, Dime" (Tell me, tell me) # "Tu Nombre Alabo Hoy" (I praise your name now) # "Santo Dios" (Holy God) # "Si A Mi Lado Tu Estas" (If you are by my side) # "Llévame" (Take me) # "Eres Dios" (You are God) # "Un Día" (One day) # "Loco Debo Estar" (I must be mad) # "Si Perdiera El Camino" (If I lost the way) # "Angelina" Personnel * Jamie Rowe - vocals * Karl Ney - drums * Tony Palacios - guitar, vocals Singing is the act of creating ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Promesa (album)
''Promesa'' is the second Spanish-language album released by Christian rock band Guardian (band), Guardian. The album was released on August 6, 1998 and included Spanish covers of several of the songs from ''Buzz (Guardian album), Buzz'' and ''Bottle Rocket''. The album followed the massive success the band had in Latin America with their first Spanish release, ''Nunca te diré adiós''. Track listing # "Tu Amor" (Miracle Mile "I Found Love") # "No Compitas Por Su Amor" (Buzz "Them Nails") # "Sé Me Guía" (Buzz "Lead The Way") # "Levántame" (Buzz "Lift Me Up") # "Cómo Podría Hacerte Ver?" (Bottle Rocket "What does it take?") # "Dulce Misterio" (Miracle Mile "Sweet Mystery) # "Promesa" (Bottle Rocket "Revelation") # "Una Tonta Realidad" (Buzz "Psychedelyc Runaway") # "Esther" (Bottle Rocket "My Queen Esther") # "Ya No Llores Mas" (Buzz "Lullaby") Personnel * Jamie Rowe - vocals * David Bach - bass guitar, vocals * Karl Ney - drums * Tony Palacios - guitar, vocals External link ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nunca Te Diré Adiós
Guardian is an American Christian hard rock and metal band. The band has released seven studio albums, three additional albums in Spanish, and toured extensively worldwide. There are also numerous compilations, independent releases, live records and bootlegs available. History The early years The band was founded in 1982 under the name ''Fusion'', by bassist David Bach and singer, songwriter and guitarist Paul Cawley. The original band lineup included drummer Steve Martinez and guitarist Gene Thurston. The group stood out in the burgeoning Los Angeles metal music scene due to their unconventional futuristic body-armor stage outfits, whose concept Cawley derived from the biblical passage in Ephesians 6 regarding "putting on the full armor of God". Member changes in 1984 included drummer Rikk Hart and guitarist, James Isham. In late 1984, Isham departed, and the trio of Cawley, Bach & Hart recorded an EP of six Cawley-penned tunes called ''Rock in Victory''. During early 1985, t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bottle Rocket (album)
''Bottle Rocket'' is one of the albums from Christian rock band Guardian. The album was released on August 5, 1997 and was produced by Steve Taylor. This album delved deeper into the alternative and grunge genre the band explored in their previous album. Track listing # "Are We Feeling Comfortable Yet?" (Rowe, Taylor) - 3:15 # "Bottle Rocket" (Bach, Palacios, Rowe, Taylor) - 3:43 # "Coffee Can" (Palacios, Taylor) - 3:44 # "Revelation" (Bach, Rowe) - 3:46 # "What Does It Take?" (Rowe, Taylor) - 4:09 # "Babble On" (Palacios, Rowe, Taylor) - 4:26 # "Blue Light Special" (Bach, Palacios, Taylor) - 2:43 # "Break Me Down" (Palacios) - 3:40 # "The Water Is Fine" (Palacios, Taylor) - 2:45 # "My Queen Esther" (Palacios) - 3:47 # "Hell to Pay" (Palacios, Taylor) - 3:22 # "Fear the Auctioneer" (Palacios, Taylor) - 2:56 # "Harder Than It Seems" (Rowe, Taylor) - 4:15 # "Salvation" (Bach, Palacios, Rowe) - 3:58 Song Meanings * "Coffee Can" was written by guitarist Tony Palacios and was inspire ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Swing, Swang, Swung
''Swing, Swang, Swung'' is the fourth studio album of Christian rock band Guardian. It was released in 1994 by Pakaderm Records. The album takes the band into experimental grounds in folk and acoustic music. However, it was harshly criticized by fans for leaving behind their rock and metal roots. Track listing All songs written by Tony Palacios except where noted. # "The Way Home Back" – 4:32 # "Endless Summer" (Bach) – 4:30 # "C'mon Everyone" – 4:58 # "Like the Sun" (Bach) – 5:18 # "Rich Man Over the Line" – 4:04 # "Your Love" (Rowe) – 4:46 # "Don't Say That It's Over" (Bach) – 4:47 # "See You in Heaven" – 4:38 # "Let the Whole World" – 5:02 # "Preacher and the Bear" (Traditional, arranged by Guardian) – 3:14 # "Still on My Mind" – 3:48 # "Why Don't We" (Ney) – 1:29 Personnel adapted from liner notes: Guardian * Jamie Rowe – lead vocals * Tony Palacios – guitars, vocals * David Bach – bass, vocals, rhythm guitar (7) * Karl Ney – drums Addit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
