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Newsboys
Newsboys (sometimes stylised as newsboys) are a Christian rock band founded in 1985 in Mooloolaba, Queensland, Australia, by Peter Furler and George Perdikis. Now based in Nashville, Tennessee, the band has released 17 studio albums, 6 of which have been certified gold. As of 2019, the band consists of lead vocalist Michael Tait (formerly of DC Talk), drummer and percussionist Duncan Phillips, keyboardist and bassist Jeff Frankenstein, and guitarist Jody Davis. In addition to performing music, the band has appeared in the films '' God's Not Dead'', ''God's Not Dead 2'', and '' God's Not Dead: A Light In Darkness''. History 1980s The band was formed in Mooloolaba, Queensland, Australia in 1985 by two young men: Peter Furler and his school mate George Perdikis. Furler and Perdikis practised in a garage on the Sunshine Coast, well known for being a "surfer's paradise". Two other teens were added soon after: Furler's best friend, John James, and bassist Sean Taylor. The band's ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael Tait
Michael DeWayne Tait (born May 18, 1966) is an American contemporary Christian music artist. Michael Tait met Toby McKeehan in 1984 when he was in high school. Both Toby and Michael met Kevin Max while attending Liberty University in the late 1980s, and together they formed four-time Grammy winning band DC Talk, with whom Michael Tait has released five acclaimed studio albums. Tait is the current lead singer of Newsboys, and one third of Christian rock group DC Talk (though the group has been on hiatus since 2000). Tait also has had success in his solo career, founding a band called Tait in 1997. He toured as a solo act until 2007. He became lead singer of the Christian pop rock band Newsboys in 2009. Aside from singing, Tait is also a self-taught guitar player. Tait also has a sister Lynda Randle, who is a Southern Gospel singer. Musical career DC Talk (1988–2001) Michael Tait met Toby McKeehan in 1984 while he was in high school in the Washington, D.C. area, and together ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peter Furler
Peter Andrew Furler (born 8 September 1966) is an Australian musician, songwriter, producer and record executive, best known as the co-founder and former lead vocalist of the Christian rock band Newsboys. Biography Furler was born in McLaren Vale, South Australia on 8 September 1966, the third of six children of missionaries Bill and Rosalie Furler. Furler formed the Newsboys in 1985 with friends George Perdikis, Sean Taylor, and John James. He has written and produced most of Newsboys' songs, as well as co-writing/producing songs for other recording artists. He also frequently collaborated with Steve Taylor. Furler was originally the band's drummer, but became the band's lead singer after the departure of John James in 1997. In July 1999, Furler, along with fellow Australians Dale Bray and Wes Campbell, founded Inpop Records. In 2009, Furler left the Newsboys and began pursuing a solo career. He continued to make special appearances on tour with the band until his final a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Phil Joel
Philip Joel Urry (born 5 January 1973), known by his stage name Phil Joel, is a New Zealand musician and former bassist for the Christian rock group Newsboys. Background Philip Joel Urry was born in Auckland, New Zealand. He was lead singer and guitarist of the band Drinkwater. He joined the Newsboys as bassist in August 1994. In June 2000, he released his first solo album, ''Watching Over You'', on Inpop Records. He supported this album with the ''Strangely Normal Tour'' accompanied by LaRue, Luna Halo, Earthsuit, V*Enna & Katy Hudson (now known as Katy Perry). His second solo album, ''Bring It On'', was released in November 2002 also on Inpop. His third album, ''The deliberatePeople''. ''Album'' was released on 18 November 2005 in conjunction with Phil and Heather Joel's newly founded Christian ministry, deliberatePeople. The album was praised for its stripped down rock, reminiscent of the Jesus Music era of Christian Music. His wife, Heather, is a former host of ''All Ac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Not Ashamed
''Not Ashamed'' is the fourth studio album by Australian CCM band Newsboys, released in 1992. The album was the Newsboys' first commercially successful album, with "I'm Not Ashamed" becoming a hit on Christian radio. With this album, producer Steve Taylor started co-writing many of the band's songs with Peter Furler, who also began sharing lead vocals duties with then-primary vocalist John James. Track listing Note On "Where You Belong" / "Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus" John James has the lead vocals on "Where You Belong" and Peter Furler on "Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus". On "Boycott Hell" Steve Taylor's part is a rap. Music videos * "I Cannot Get You Out of My System" * "I'm Not Ashamed" * "Where You Belong"/" Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus" * "Dear Shame" Radio singles Note: all ''CCM Magazine'' chart information is available in the book ''Hot Hits CHR 1978–1997'' (1997) by Jeffrey Lee Brothers Personnel Newsboys * John James – lead vocals * Peter Furler – drums, vocals, p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paul Colman
Paul Colman is a British-Australian pop-rock guitarist, vocalist, pianist, and composer. He has made a name for himself as a Christian musician independently, with his band the Paul Colman Trio, as a solo artist, and as part of the Newsboys. His songwriting abilities have been acknowledged with a Grammy nomination and Dove Awards. Colman was born and brought up in London; his father is Australian and his mother is British. When he was seven years old, his father left his successful life of theatre and music for a life of ministry back in Australia. His father was a long-standing Associate Pastor at Melbourne's Crossway Baptist Church and a well known gospel singer. Colman thus began his musical career living in Melbourne, starting his first band when he was eleven years old. During the first part of his life Colman did not take music too seriously, and focused on his career as a high-school teacher of history, English, and religion. He has made a name for himself as a Christian ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Going Public (Newsboys Album)
''Going Public'' is the fifth studio album by Christian pop rock band Newsboys, released in 1994. The album was the band's second commercial success (following ''Not Ashamed''), and it featured "Shine," one of their most popular songs. The album was recognized with two Dove Awards at the 25th GMA Dove Awards, one for "Rock Album of the Year", and the other "Rock Recorded Song of the Year" for "Shine", as well as nominations for Short Form Music Video of the Year ("Shine") and Song of the Year ("Shine"). ''Going Public'' was also nominated for a Grammy, for Best Rock Gospel Album. In 2001, ''Going Public'' was recognized by ''CCM Magazine'' as one of the ''100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music'' (appearing at No. 70 on the list), and in 2006, "Shine" was included at No. 9 on ''CCM Magazine'' ''100 Greatest Songs of Christian Music''. The CD was recently included as the first in a series of influential Christian albums in ''Blaze'' magazine's Blast from the past sectio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hell Is For Wimps
''Hell Is for Wimps'' is the second studio album by Christian pop rock band Newsboys. It was released in 1990 by Star Song Records. Track listing Music videos *"Simple Man" Radio singles *"All I Can See" *"In the End" *"Ten Thousand Miles" *"Simple Man" Personnel Newsboys * Sean Taylor – bass * John James – lead vocals * Peter Furler Peter Andrew Furler (born 8 September 1966) is an Australian musician, songwriter, producer and record executive, best known as the co-founder and former lead vocalist of the Christian rock band Newsboys. Biography Furler was born in McLare ... – drums, backing vocals * Jonathan Geange – guitars Additional musicians * Michael Gleason – keyboards, backing vocals * Sonny Lallerstedt – acoustic guitar, electric guitar * George Perdikis – guitars on "Victory" Production * Michael Gleason – producer * Dez Dickerson – executive producer * Jeff Moseley – executive producer * Sonny Lallerstedt – recording, mixing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Boys Will Be Boyz
''Boys Will Be Boyz'' is the third studio album by Christian pop rock band Newsboys, released in 1991. Track listing Music Videos *"Kingdom Man" *"One Heart" *"Taste and See" (Remix) Radio singles *"One Heart" *"Kingdom Man" *"Stay With Me" *"Israel" *"You and Me" Boys Will Be Boyz (video) Boys Will Be Boyz is a live video by Newsboys, released in 1991. It is Newsboys' first live video, and features songs from their then-new third album Boys Will Be Boyz. It also included a bonus video of Simple Man from ''Hell Is for Wimps''. It was available in NTSC, HiFi Sound, and VHS. It is now out of print. Besides the concert video, there is also a behind-the-scenes part. Track listing * "One Heart" * "Kingdom Man" * "Taste and See (Remix)" * "Simple Man" * "Other Fun Stuff" Personnel Newsboys * John James – lead vocals * Peter Furler – drums, vocals, arrangements (1-4, 7, 8, 10) * Corey Pryor – keyboards * Sean Taylor Sean Michael Maurice Taylor (April 1, 1983 – Nove ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
God's Not Dead (film)
''God's Not Dead'' is a 2014 American Christian drama film directed by Harold Cronk and starring Kevin Sorbo, Shane Harper, David A. R. White, and Dean Cain. The film was released theatrically on March 21, 2014, by Pure Flix Entertainment. Written by Cary Solomon and Chuck Konzelman, and based on Rice book ''God's Not Dead: Evidence for God in an Age of Uncertainty'', the film follows a Christian college student (Harper) whose faith is challenged by an atheist philosophy professor (Sorbo), who declares God a pre-scientific fiction. It was heavily panned by critics but grossed over $62 million on a $2 million budget. The film was criticized for its screenplay, Cronk's directing, performances, mean-spirited tone, characters, and use of straw man arguments and common stereotypes of atheists, instead of any actual debate. The film was followed by the films ''God's Not Dead 2'' (2016), '' God's Not Dead: A Light in Darkness'' (2018), and '' God's Not Dead: We The People'' (2021). P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Steve Taylor
Roland Stephen Taylor (born December 9, 1957) is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, music executive, film maker, assistant professor, and actor. A figure in what has come to be known as Christian alternative rock, Taylor enjoyed a successful solo career during the 1980s, and also served in the short-lived group Chagall Guevara. In contrast to many Christian musical artists, his songs have often taken aim at other Christians with the use of satirical, sardonic lyrics. In 1997, he founded the record label Squint Entertainment, which fueled the careers of artists such as Sixpence None the Richer, Chevelle, and Burlap to Cashmere. Despite this success, Taylor was ousted from the label by its parent, Word Entertainment, in 2001. He has produced and written for numerous musical acts, one of the most consistent being Newsboys. As a film-maker, Taylor co-wrote, directed, and produced the feature films ''Down Under the Big Top'', ''The Second Chance'', and ''Blue Like Jazz ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bryan Olesen
Bryan Olesen is a Christian rock guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter. Bryan David Olesen was born on November 1, 1973 in Hartford, Connecticut, to parents John and Norine Olesen. He married Jennifer Hines on August 23, 1997 and has three children. Bryan is best known for his involvement in the major Christian bands Newsboys and VOTA. Bryan is one of the founding members of the group VOTA, previously known as Casting Pearls, a Christian rock band, along with Case Maranville. Bryan has been lead singer and guitarist of VOTA since its beginnings in the late 1990s. Bryan was called to perform with Inpop labelmates Newsboys when guitarist Jody Davis was unable to perform due to his daughter's illness. Bryan was officially announced as Davis' replacement in February 2004, and remained lead guitarist and background vocalist in the group until January 2006, when he left the band to focus on his other band, VOTA VOTA (formerly known as Casting Pearls) is a Christian rock band from ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
God's Not Dead 2
''God's Not Dead 2'' is a 2016 American Christian drama film, directed by Harold Cronk, and starring Melissa Joan Hart, Jesse Metcalfe, David A. R. White, Hayley Orrantia and Sadie Robertson. It is a sequel to '' God's Not Dead'' (2014), and the second installment in the titular film series. Aside from David A.R. White reprising his role as Reverend David Hill, Paul Kwo, Benjamin Onyango, and Tricha LaFache also reprise their roles as Martin Yip, Reverend Jude, and Amy Ryan respectively. It follows a high school teacher facing a court case that could end her career, after having answered a student's seemingly innocuous question about Jesus. The film presents an evangelical perspective on the separation of church and state. The film received widely negative reviews from critics, who considered it a wildly unrealistic example of alleged anti-Christian legal cases to the point of playing into the Christian persecution complex; the film's understanding of how church and state are b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
