Wavorly is an American

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band from

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History

Wavorly formed in 2001 under the name Freshmen 15, and independently released two albums under this name. The group changed its name after signing to

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because they "didn't want to be thirty years old and be like, 'I'm in "Freshmen 15". I have three kids.'"Interview
with Jesus Freak Hideout, April 24, 2007. Accessed October 18, 2007. The name Wavorly comes from a

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. Their major label debut, '' Conquering the Fear of Flight'', was released on Flicker on June 12, 2007, and has lyrics significantly influenced by the writings of

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. The band's single "Part One" received significant airplay on US

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and was heavily rotated on the

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's Rock Block. Also, it had been confirmed that Wavorly was in the process of finishing their next album, which was slated for a 2011 release.

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, producer of '' Conquering the Fear of Flight'' and other bands such as

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and

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, was confirmed as producer. Former RED guitarist Jasen Rauch had also been confirmed as a co-producer. Wavorly released an EP entitled "The EP" On November 11, 2011. Wavorly broke up on December 21, 2012, as they announced via Facebook. Lead singer Dave Stovall joined forces with Christian rock band

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in 2015. Wavorly has since announced a reunion in 2017 via Facebook.

Members

;Current members *Dave Stovall - lead vocals, rhythm guitar *Matt Lott - bass *Ryan Coon - keyboards ;Former members *Seth Farmer - vocals, lead guitar (2006-2012) *Trey Hill - drums (2001–2006) *Dan Isbell - guitar *Jaime Hays - drums (2006–2010) *Teddy Boldt - drums (2010-2013)

Discography

;Freshmen 15 *''Freshmen 15'' (2002) *''Hi-5 Pedestrian'' (2004) ;Wavorly *'' Conquering the Fear of Flight'' (

, 2007) *''The EP'' (Independent, 2011) *''Something Like Fiction'' (2013) *Movement One (2017)

References

External links

* {{Authority control American Christian rock groups Flicker Records artists Rock music groups from Mississippi Musical groups established in 2001