Jon Robert Gibson (born January 3, 1962) is an American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumental musician and

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. Originally a blue-eyed soul singer, he switched from secular music to

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in the late-1980s. Gibson scored a number of hit singles, including "Jesus Loves Ya" (which spent a then-record 11 weeks at No. 1 on the CCM charts in 1991), "Love Come Down" (1990), "Friend in You" (1988) and "God Loves a Broken Heart" (1986). Gibson ranked No. 59 out of all

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in the 1980s. His album ''Jesus Loves Ya'' was ranked No. 90 on ''

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''s ''The 100 Greatest Albums in Christian Music'', while the title track charted at No. 52 on the Top 100

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in 1991. According to

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and Gibson's website, he has at least 22 chart-topping CCM hits with 9 No. 1 songs. Gibson has recorded with Bill Wolfer (the

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for

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, Stevie Wonder,

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, MC Peace,

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, John P. Kee,

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and others. He has also performed with

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and for

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, collaborating with Justin Timberlake, Herbie Hancock, Maroon 5 and

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Early life

Gibson was born in

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on January 3, 1962. Before returning to the Bay Area as a teenager, he grew up in

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. After several encounters with the law (including being stabbed), and time spent in

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, Gibson joined the

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at the age of 18. He was given an honorable medical discharge eleven months later, due to an

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from military

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s, after serving in the 3rd Infantry Division in

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. Upon returning home to pursue a music career, and with a natural ability to write songs, Gibson performed in California

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s with his band in the early 1980s. After finding his father had become a Christian, Gibson accepted Christ in his father's car following a church service, and then was baptized by his father in their bathtub.

Music career

Secular beginnings

Prior to his professional career, Gibson played drums and provided

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for the

heavy metal band Winterhawk. Their second album, ''Dog Soldier'' (1980), included Gibson and was released via Mother Earth Records (a remastered version was reissued via

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in 2021). In 1982, at the age of 20, Gibson signed with

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's Constellation Records ( SOLAR) as a

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artist. His debut came as a guest vocalist and songwriter on several songs for Bill Wolfer (the

for

), on his ''Wolf'' album, via the Constellation label. The album included

singing background vocals on the Gibson/Wolfer collaboration "So Shy". Griffey circulated Gibson's demo tape, with people believing they were listening to Stevie Wonder, who Gibson sang "

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" with while on tour in 1983. Gibson released his debut album, ''Standing on the One'' (1983), originally via Constellation (now owned by

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). He also produced the single, "She Told Me So" (1983) via Elektra Records, with a

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that premiered on MTV. However, Gibson was torn between his desire for pop stardom and his need to give testimony to his faith. Therefore, he entered the

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when he signed with

after 1985.

Contemporary Christian

Gibson's second album featured his first

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, "Ain't It Pretty" (1985), from ''On the Run'' (1986). The album was co-produced by

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. ''On the Run'' was well received, and rendered his first No. 1 single in

(CCM) to impact Christian radio. "God Loves a Broken Heart" became one of over twenty Top 10 CCM hits for Gibson. He would also experience success with the No. 1 single "Friend in You", a

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which is one of CCM's classic

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s, from his next album. Gibson wrote and produced "The Wall" as well, the first rap hit in CCM history by a blue-eyed soul singer and/or duo, featuring

(a song that Stanley Kirk Burrell – or K.B. – originally identified himself as M.C. Hammer and Gibson as J.G.). Burrell and

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previously performed in concerts with Gibson's band at various venues, such as the Beverly Theatre in

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(a live performance of "B-Boy Chill" is on

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). Gibson was in a gospel rap group with Hammer known as the Holy Ghost Boy(s), with songs later produced and released on their respective albums. Hammer released a song called "Son of the King" on his debut album, ''

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'' (1986). Gibson released "The Wall" on his third album, ''Change of Heart'' (1988). The album included Gibson's

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of " Yah Mo B There" (co-written by

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and

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), a song originally performed by

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and Michael McDonald. Gibson collaborated with Stevie Wonder on his fourth album, ''Body & Soul'' (1989). Wonder played harmonica on a remake of his own song, "Have a Talk with God", from ''

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'' (1976). The album peaked at No. 23 on July 29, 1989 (charting for 25 weeks) Wonder's

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album, '' Jungle Fever'' (1991), had Gibson singing backup on the track "I Go Sailing" (as well as touring together). Gibson's fifth album, ''Jesus Loves Ya'' (1990), featured multiple musicians including Rob Watson and

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. It produced two hit singles: the title track and "Love Come Down". In 1991, "Jesus Loves Ya" was a top selling CCM single, spending a record eleven weeks at No. 1 on the CCM charts. However, several elements frustrated the relationship between Gibson and

. The main issue was the fact that Gibson was receiving little if no payment for his recordings. His sixth album, ''Forever Friends'' (1992), yielded five Top 10 hits and was voted Album of the Year by ''

''. The album peaked at No. 3 on August 8, 1992 (charting for 37 weeks), but Frontline Records ran into serious financial trouble. "My contract was over when I completed the album ''Forever Friends''... I was definitely free from Frontline", Gibson says. He decided to form his own record label called New Soul Records, resulting in a nearly three-year hiatus before releasing his seventh album, ''Love Education'' (1995). The album peaked at No. 19 on April 15, 1995 (charting for 5 weeks). Gibson later signed with

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and

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of Brainstorm Artists International (BAI). He then got married, had children and took time off from his music again. Gibson searched for a record contract for two years, before landing with the gospel record label B-Rite Music for his eighth album, ''The Man Inside'' (1999). It was a consciously urban-sounding album made with producer

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. It didn't fare as well as previous records, therefore Gibson created Imagery Records for his ninth album. He released his first praise album, ''Soulful Hymns'' (2002), via his own label. In June 2010, Gibson released the single "On a Mission", which was available for

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. A portion of the funding for a ''Project 10'' album was raised via Kickstarter. The planned album, ''The Horizons of Knowing'', went unreleased in late 2010. "I'm On a Mission" eventually appeared on Gibson's tenth album, ''The Storyteller'' (2012), a tribute album to his father Stan Gibson (who led him to the

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in 1981). It was released on his independent record label by Soul Scan Music, and mixed by engineer Dennis Moody. Gibson released the single "Silent War" in March 2022, marking his first new music in a decade. The track was made public for download on Gibson's website and social media. He is currently working on his eleventh studio album.

Musical training and style

Gibson writes, arranges and produces most of his albums, as well as plays most of the instruments. Comments Gibson: Throughout his career, Gibson has straddled many musical styles (including

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and

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), limiting the promotion of his career. His freestyle vocal skills (such as

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) have been compared to singers like

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and

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. His unique vocal tone has primarily been compared to Stevie Wonder,

and Donny Hathaway (as well as

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and Marvin Gaye). According to Chris Rizik of '' SoulTracks'', Gibson was difficult to classify. "Gibson's a white guy who sounds like Stevie Wonder, a sweet balladeer who pioneered Christian rap, and a singer who reeks attitude in his mission of justice and ministry." Gibson employed an eclectic soul band called The Groove Masters. In 2005,

hired Gibson's band for his Golden Globe Awards

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, collaborating with Justin Timberlake, Herbie Hancock, Maroon 5 and

Personal life

Gibson married Lisa Rea (an industry professional) in 1995, and had three children: Jonathon Thomas Gibson, James Robert Gibson and Jesse Earl Gibson. After his youngest son was born on

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day in 2004, Gibson became an

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minister in 2005. Gibson was a frequent guest on

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, and helped launch their studio in

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, Italy. Among other songs, he also sang a

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version of "

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" with

, during a 2007 episode. Gibson has led worship services nationally, and performed for multi-genre audiences and celebrities. He was also a

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at a California church, and a former music director of CSN Radio (KAWZ). Between 2014–2019, Gibson was the program director and network manager of the Christian music radio stations for

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(in

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). Gibson currently resides in

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, Nevada.

Discography

* ''Standing on the One'' (1983) – 12-inch vinyl debut album with title track & "She Told Me So" * ''On the Run'' (1986) (re-released 1990) – No. 1: "God Loves a Broken Heart" with "Metal Machine" * ''Change of Heart'' (1988) – No. 1: "Friend in You" & "The Wall" (ft.

) with " Yah Mo B There" * ''Body & Soul'' (1989) – Top Ten Hits: "Father Father", "In the Name of the Lord" & "Everyone Needs the Lord" * ''Jesus Loves Ya'' (1990) – No. 1: "Jesus Loves Ya" & "Love Come Down" with "In Too Deep" * ''The Hits'' (1991) – top hits with "Jesus Loves Ya (

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Remix)" & "Everybody Sing a Christmas Song" * ''Forever Friends'' (1992) – 5 Top Ten Hits with 4 No. 1s: "Happy to Know Jesus" (ft. MC Peace), "Can't Live Without Jesus", "You Are the One", "Forever Friends" & "Found a Home" * ''Songs of Encouragement and Healing'' (1994) – compilation album of songs from previous records * ''Love Education'' (1995) – 3 Top Ten Hits with title track & "Possessed by Love" * ''The Man Inside'' (1999) – No. 20 on ''Billboards Top Gospel Albums with title track & "God Will Find Ya" * ''Live in '85'' (2000 CD) (2017

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) –

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concert album with "I Love Her Anyway" (1983) & "Ain't It Pretty" (1985) * ''Soulful Hymns'' (2002) –

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versions of traditional

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s with " Awesome God" & "

" * ''Spirit of Christmas'' (2009) –

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with Gibson as a member * ''The Horizons of Knowing'' (2010) – unreleased ''Project 10'' album funded by Kickstarter * ''The Storyteller'' (2012) –

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album with title track & "I'm on a Mission" Note: Double albums ''Change of Heart/Body & Soul'' and ''Jesus Loves Ya/Forever Friends'' were released by

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in 2003.

Additional credits and collaborations

* ''Wolf'' (1983) by Bill Wolfer features Gibson on tracks including "Wake Up" and "Why Do You Do Me" * "Breakdown" (1987) by

was written by Gibson from her debut album ''Beyond the Charade'' * "Lost Inside of You" (1988) by Gibson features Crystal Lewis from ''Change of Heart'' * "Enough is Enough" (1990) by Gibson features MC Peace (aka Peace 586) from ''Jesus Loves Ya'' * "You Are the One" (1992) by Gibson features MC Peace and " Happier Than the Morning Sun" (1972) was written by Stevie Wonder from ''Forever Friends'' * "As the Sun Rises" (2000) by

features Gibson and samples "

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" by

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from ''Dust'' * ''Gospel: Rhythm of the Heart'' (2001) features an interview and performance by Gibson in the music

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* "Gone with You" (2006) by Gibson from ''Not in My Family: Songs of Healing and Inspiration'' * ''End of Five'' (2008) by

features Gibson's production and vocals on "My Friend" and "Everyday" (2010) *"My Worship Remix" (2012) by John P. Kee and the New Life Community Choir features Gibson from ''Life and Favor'' (peaked at No. 32)

Notable concerts and tours

Music Celebration at

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during May 1985 and 1986 * New Year's Eve Alternative Celebration at Knott's Berry Farm in Buena Park, California on December 31, 1986 * California's Great America (sponsored by

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) in

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during May 1990 * Calvary Chapel of

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) on March 15, 1991 * Hallelujah Jubilee 1992 at Magic Mountain's Showcase Theatre near Santa Clarita, California in October 1992 * The Gathering and The Bridge Church Service

s at Woodbridge Community Church in

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with The Billy Spoon Band and

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concerts (including album

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Gibson, Jon 1962 births Living people 20th-century American singers 21st-century American singers American male singer-songwriters American soul musicians Singers from San Francisco Performers of Christian contemporary R&B music 20th-century American male singers 21st-century American male singers Singer-songwriters from California