In shady bars and smoky nightclubs back in 1985 Australia, a band was attempting to breathe hope into those souls who needed it. They brought their message of peace and love to anyone who would listen. Today, not much has changed for the Christian rock band newsboys - except the venues they play, for much larger audiences and all over the world.
Peter Furler, who began as the band's drummer and is now the lead vocalist, is the only remaining original member of newsboys. The band is notorious for having new members for almost each album release. The current line-up includes Duncan Phillips on drums, Jody Davis playing lead guitar and Jeff Frankenstein, who switches between bass and keyboard.
The band hit its stride in the mid-‘90s with songs like "Let It Rain", "Shine", "Reality", "God Is Not a Secret" and more. The stride continues even with the various member changes in the band. Beyond producing number one hits, best-selling albums and playing packed arenas, the boys have collected a fair number of awards. Nearly two dozen Dove award nominations and four wins, four Grammy nominations and various others from organizations such as Billboard, Nashville Music Awards and International Angel Awards, the band remains humble and still keep spreading the Christian message to people.
Each member has their own story to tell about how he became a member of newsboys. Frankenstein talked to Festiva about his journey, the Global Tribe Project and more.
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