Popular Christian pop/rock group newsboys will be releasing a new CD/DVD project next week that captures their explosive sell-out “GO” tour, which ran from spring 2007 to spring 2008.
With an average audience of 3,000, the “GO” tour grossed $7 million and hit 95 cities, including Seattle, Minneapolis, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, and Dallas. In Houston, newsboys set a record with 8,800 attendants.
“The newsboys ‘GO’ tour was a true music spectacular, featuring production values never seen before in Christian music,” commented Dale Bray, president of the band’s label, Inpop, in an announcement. “The song list was a complete history of the band’s depth of number 1 songs along with the energy and showmanship we have grown to expect from this world class band. Capturing this performance in both audio and visual formats was a must.”
Band member Jeff Frankenstein (keyboards) also expressed how much the band wanted to capture their “GO” tour.
“We felt on every level, this was our strongest tour to date, and we wanted to capture it,” Frankenstein expressed in a news release.
“Every night they turned out in droves and we had a great time,” he added.
Like the other band members, Frankenstein credits the fans with making the tour exceptional.
“The newsboys fan base is so diverse, from 3 to 93, different ethnic, economic, denominational and religious backgrounds. We have been fortunate to have the opportunity to grow up with our audience,” he stated.
With five gold albums, sales exceeding six million units, more than 20 No. 1 radio hits, and a mantle of Dove Awards as well as Grammy nominations, newsboys has achieved phenomenal success in its near two decades together.
Known for its amazing live performances and groundbreaking tours, newsboys continues to sell out festivals and concerts worldwide, satisfying diehard fans and winning new ones in the process. The band's fourteenth record, “GO,” debuted at No. 51 on the Billboard Top 200 chart after its Oct. 31, 2006 release.
In addition to showcasing hits from the current release, “GO,” the soon-to-be-released CD/DVD includes classic newsboys tunes “Shine,” “Breakfast,” “He Reigns” and “It Is You.”
The “newsboys live: Houston We Are Go” track listing includes:
1. Shine
2. Wherever We Go
3. The Mission
4. Something Beautiful
5. Blessed Be Your Name
6. Stay Strong
7. Amazing Love
8. Entertaining Angels
9. He Reigns
10. Breakfast
11. Your Love Is Better Than Life
12. Drum Solo
13. I Am Free
14. Peter’s Testimony
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Tuesday, September 30, 2008
The Big Fresno Fair Opening Wednesday
The Big Fresno Fair comes to town for thirteen fun filled days on Wednesday, October 1st. CBS 47 This Morning will bring you live updates from the Big Fresno Fair every morning between 5am and 7am.
Last minute preparations are under as the Fresno Fair gets ready to open. Wednesday is opening day and the fair runs through Monday, October 13th. This year’s theme at the fair is “big times are back!”
There are plenty of things to look forward to; including new attractions for the kids in the Table Mountain Rancheria Park.
The Paul Paul Theater will rock each and every night with live concerts including; Chicago, Pepper, Gretchen Wilson, Doodlebops, Sean Kingston & Baby Bash, Jenni Rivera, Earth, Wind & Fire, Newsboys, Average White Band & Tower of Power, Smokey Robinson, Randy Travis, Demi Lovato, Lloyd, The Dream & Colby O’Donis, Pepe Aguilar and Bret Michaels with Great White.
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Last minute preparations are under as the Fresno Fair gets ready to open. Wednesday is opening day and the fair runs through Monday, October 13th. This year’s theme at the fair is “big times are back!”
There are plenty of things to look forward to; including new attractions for the kids in the Table Mountain Rancheria Park.
The Paul Paul Theater will rock each and every night with live concerts including; Chicago, Pepper, Gretchen Wilson, Doodlebops, Sean Kingston & Baby Bash, Jenni Rivera, Earth, Wind & Fire, Newsboys, Average White Band & Tower of Power, Smokey Robinson, Randy Travis, Demi Lovato, Lloyd, The Dream & Colby O’Donis, Pepe Aguilar and Bret Michaels with Great White.
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Friday, September 19, 2008
International Supergroup Newsboys Releases Live CD/DVD
Houston Stop of the Wildly Successful 'GO' Tour Captured Live
International pop/rock phenomenon newsboys captures the best of its explosive sell-out “GO” tour on the new CD/DVD project newsboys live: Houston We Are Go, releasing
Sept. 30 on Inpop Records.
Filmed and recorded in Houston during the third leg of the “GO” tour this past spring, newsboys live: Houston We Are Go takes the band’s wildly successful tour and commits it
to tape. “We felt on every level, this was our strongest tour to date, and we wanted to capture it,” says band member Jeff Frankenstein (keyboards).
The band credits the fans with making the tour exceptional. “The newsboys fan base is so diverse, from 3 to 93, different ethnic, economic, denominational and religious
backgrounds. We have been fortunate to have the opportunity to grow up with our audience. From the times we played high school auditoriums in the ’80s to arenas in 2008.
Every night they turned out in droves and we had a great time,” he says.
Inpop President Dale Bray agrees, “The newsboys ‘GO’ tour was a true music spectacular, featuring production values never seen before in Christian music. The song list
was a complete history of the band’s depth of number 1 songs along with the energy and showmanship we have grown to expect from this world class band. Capturing this
performance in both audio and visual formats was a must.”
The 95-city groundbreaking “GO” tour ran from Spring 2007-Spring 2008 and boasted sold out shows on all three legs. With an average audience of 3000, setting a record in
Houston, TX where 8800 attended, the tour grossed seven million dollars, giving evidence that newsboys continues to innovate its live show and offer fans an entertainment
experience that changes lives. This live CD/DVD showcases hits from both the current release GO (“I Am Free,” “Wherever We Go,” “Something Beautiful”), as well as classic
newsboys tunes including “Shine,” “Breakfast,” “He Reigns” and “It Is You,” all from gold-selling albums.
The newsboys live: Houston We Are Go track listing includes:
1. Shine
2. Wherever We Go
3. The Mission
4. Something Beautiful
5. Blessed Be Your Name
6. Stay Strong
7. Amazing Love
8. Entertaining Angels
9. He Reigns
10. Breakfast
11. Your Love Is Better Than Life
12. Drum Solo
13. I Am Free
14. Peter’s Testimony
With five gold albums, sales exceeding six million units, more than 20 No.1 radio hits, and a mantle of Dove Awards as well as Grammy nominations, newsboys has achieved
phenomenal success in its near two decades together. Known for its amazing live performances and groundbreaking tours, the band continues to sellout festivals and
concerts worldwide, satisfying diehard fans and winning new ones in the process. newsboys fourteenth record, GO, debuted at No. 51 on the Billboard Top 200 chart. For
more information visit www.newsboys.com.
Founded in 1999 by newsboys frontman Peter Furler, artist manager Wes Campbell and Inpop President Dale Bray, Inpop Records is home to a variety of artists including
newsboys, Superchick, Shane & Shane and Mat Kearney, among others.
Christian Music News Source
International pop/rock phenomenon newsboys captures the best of its explosive sell-out “GO” tour on the new CD/DVD project newsboys live: Houston We Are Go, releasing
Sept. 30 on Inpop Records.
Filmed and recorded in Houston during the third leg of the “GO” tour this past spring, newsboys live: Houston We Are Go takes the band’s wildly successful tour and commits it
to tape. “We felt on every level, this was our strongest tour to date, and we wanted to capture it,” says band member Jeff Frankenstein (keyboards).
The band credits the fans with making the tour exceptional. “The newsboys fan base is so diverse, from 3 to 93, different ethnic, economic, denominational and religious
backgrounds. We have been fortunate to have the opportunity to grow up with our audience. From the times we played high school auditoriums in the ’80s to arenas in 2008.
Every night they turned out in droves and we had a great time,” he says.
Inpop President Dale Bray agrees, “The newsboys ‘GO’ tour was a true music spectacular, featuring production values never seen before in Christian music. The song list
was a complete history of the band’s depth of number 1 songs along with the energy and showmanship we have grown to expect from this world class band. Capturing this
performance in both audio and visual formats was a must.”
The 95-city groundbreaking “GO” tour ran from Spring 2007-Spring 2008 and boasted sold out shows on all three legs. With an average audience of 3000, setting a record in
Houston, TX where 8800 attended, the tour grossed seven million dollars, giving evidence that newsboys continues to innovate its live show and offer fans an entertainment
experience that changes lives. This live CD/DVD showcases hits from both the current release GO (“I Am Free,” “Wherever We Go,” “Something Beautiful”), as well as classic
newsboys tunes including “Shine,” “Breakfast,” “He Reigns” and “It Is You,” all from gold-selling albums.
The newsboys live: Houston We Are Go track listing includes:
1. Shine
2. Wherever We Go
3. The Mission
4. Something Beautiful
5. Blessed Be Your Name
6. Stay Strong
7. Amazing Love
8. Entertaining Angels
9. He Reigns
10. Breakfast
11. Your Love Is Better Than Life
12. Drum Solo
13. I Am Free
14. Peter’s Testimony
With five gold albums, sales exceeding six million units, more than 20 No.1 radio hits, and a mantle of Dove Awards as well as Grammy nominations, newsboys has achieved
phenomenal success in its near two decades together. Known for its amazing live performances and groundbreaking tours, the band continues to sellout festivals and
concerts worldwide, satisfying diehard fans and winning new ones in the process. newsboys fourteenth record, GO, debuted at No. 51 on the Billboard Top 200 chart. For
more information visit www.newsboys.com.
Founded in 1999 by newsboys frontman Peter Furler, artist manager Wes Campbell and Inpop President Dale Bray, Inpop Records is home to a variety of artists including
newsboys, Superchick, Shane & Shane and Mat Kearney, among others.
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Awards & Nominations
Grammy Awards
* 1992 Nomination for Best Rock/Contemporary Gospel Album
o Not Ashamed
* 1994 Nomination for Best Rock Gospel Album
o Going Public
* 1996 Nomination for Best Rock Gospel Album
o Take Me to Your Leader
* 2003 Nomination for Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album
o Adoration: The Worship Album
Dove Awards
* 1994 Nomination for Short Form Music Video of the Year
o "I Cannot Get You Out of My System"
* 1995 Award for Rock Album of the Year
o Going Public
* 1995 Award for Rock Recorded Song of the Year
o "Shine"
* 1995 Nomination for Short Form Music Video of the Year
o "Shine"
* 1995 Nomination for Group of the Year
o Newsboys
* 1996 Nomination for Song of the Year
o "Shine"
* 1997 Award for Recorded Music Packaging of the Year
o Take Me to Your Leader
* 1997 Nomination for Rock Album of the Year
o Take Me to Your Leader
* 1997 Nomination for Rock Recorded Song of the Year
o "God Is Not a Secret"
* 1997 Nomination for Short Form Music Video of the Year
o "Take Me to Your Leader"
* 1999 Award for Short Form Music Video of the Year
o "Entertaining Angels"
* 1999 Nomination for Song of the Year
o "Entertaining Angels"
* 1999 Nomination for Rock Album of the Year
o Step Up to the Microphone
* 1999 Nomination for Group of the Year
o Newsboys
* 2000 Nomination for Long Form Music Video of the Year
o One Night in Pennsylvania
* 2001 Award for Special Event Album of the Year
o City on a Hill: Songs of Worship and Praise (Various Artists, including Peter Furler's "Unified")
* 2001 Nomination for Short Form Music Video of the Year
o "Love Liberty Disco"
* 2003 Nomination for Long Form Music Video of the Year
o Thrive: Live from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
* 2004 Nomination for Group of the Year
o Newsboys
* 2004 Nomination for Praise & Worship Album of the Year
o Adoration: The Worship Album
* 2004 Nomination for Song of the Year
o "He Reigns"
* 2004 Nomination for Worship Song of the Year
o "He Reigns"
* 2005 Nomination for Praise & Worship Album of the Year
o Devotion
Billboard Music Video Awards
* 1999 Award for Best CCM Video
o "Entertaining Angels"
Intl. Angel Awards
* 1995 Award for Video
o "Shine"
* 1999 Award for Video
o "Entertaining Angels"
Nashville Music Awards
* 1999 Award for Favorite CCM Album
o Step Up to the Microphone
* 2000 Nomination for Contemporary Christian Album of the Year
o Love Liberty Disco
SESAC Awards
* 2000 Award for Christian Songwriter of the Year
o Peter Furler
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* 1992 Nomination for Best Rock/Contemporary Gospel Album
o Not Ashamed
* 1994 Nomination for Best Rock Gospel Album
o Going Public
* 1996 Nomination for Best Rock Gospel Album
o Take Me to Your Leader
* 2003 Nomination for Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album
o Adoration: The Worship Album
Dove Awards
* 1994 Nomination for Short Form Music Video of the Year
o "I Cannot Get You Out of My System"
* 1995 Award for Rock Album of the Year
o Going Public
* 1995 Award for Rock Recorded Song of the Year
o "Shine"
* 1995 Nomination for Short Form Music Video of the Year
o "Shine"
* 1995 Nomination for Group of the Year
o Newsboys
* 1996 Nomination for Song of the Year
o "Shine"
* 1997 Award for Recorded Music Packaging of the Year
o Take Me to Your Leader
* 1997 Nomination for Rock Album of the Year
o Take Me to Your Leader
* 1997 Nomination for Rock Recorded Song of the Year
o "God Is Not a Secret"
* 1997 Nomination for Short Form Music Video of the Year
o "Take Me to Your Leader"
* 1999 Award for Short Form Music Video of the Year
o "Entertaining Angels"
* 1999 Nomination for Song of the Year
o "Entertaining Angels"
* 1999 Nomination for Rock Album of the Year
o Step Up to the Microphone
* 1999 Nomination for Group of the Year
o Newsboys
* 2000 Nomination for Long Form Music Video of the Year
o One Night in Pennsylvania
* 2001 Award for Special Event Album of the Year
o City on a Hill: Songs of Worship and Praise (Various Artists, including Peter Furler's "Unified")
* 2001 Nomination for Short Form Music Video of the Year
o "Love Liberty Disco"
* 2003 Nomination for Long Form Music Video of the Year
o Thrive: Live from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
* 2004 Nomination for Group of the Year
o Newsboys
* 2004 Nomination for Praise & Worship Album of the Year
o Adoration: The Worship Album
* 2004 Nomination for Song of the Year
o "He Reigns"
* 2004 Nomination for Worship Song of the Year
o "He Reigns"
* 2005 Nomination for Praise & Worship Album of the Year
o Devotion
Billboard Music Video Awards
* 1999 Award for Best CCM Video
o "Entertaining Angels"
Intl. Angel Awards
* 1995 Award for Video
o "Shine"
* 1999 Award for Video
o "Entertaining Angels"
Nashville Music Awards
* 1999 Award for Favorite CCM Album
o Step Up to the Microphone
* 2000 Nomination for Contemporary Christian Album of the Year
o Love Liberty Disco
SESAC Awards
* 2000 Award for Christian Songwriter of the Year
o Peter Furler
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Discography
Studio albums
* 1988: Read All About It
* 1990: Hell Is for Wimps
* 1991: Boys Will Be Boyz
* 1992: Not Ashamed
* 1994: Going Public
* 1996: Take Me to Your Leader
* 1998: Step Up to the Microphone
* 1999: Love Liberty Disco
* 2002: Thrive
* 2003: Adoration: The Worship Album
* 2004: Devotion
* 2006: Go
Singles
Extended Plays
DVDs and Videos
Music videos
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* 1988: Read All About It
* 1990: Hell Is for Wimps
* 1991: Boys Will Be Boyz
* 1992: Not Ashamed
* 1994: Going Public
* 1996: Take Me to Your Leader
* 1998: Step Up to the Microphone
* 1999: Love Liberty Disco
* 2002: Thrive
* 2003: Adoration: The Worship Album
* 2004: Devotion
* 2006: Go
Singles
| Year | Single | Album | Hot Christian Songs Peak | Hot Christian AC Peak | Spins (since 1998) source: Mediabase |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | I Got Your Number | Read All About It | 4 | ||
| 1990 | All I Can See | Hell Is for Wimps | |||
| 1990 | In the End | ||||
| 1990 | Ten Thousand Miles | ||||
| 1991 | Simple Man | ||||
| 1991 | One Heart | Boys Will Be Boyz | |||
| 1991 | Kingdom Man | ||||
| 1991 | Stay With Me | ||||
| 1991 | Israel | ||||
| 1991 | You and Me | ||||
| 1992 | I'm Not Ashamed | Not Ashamed | 17,002 | ||
| 1993 | Where You Belong/Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus | 835 | |||
| 1993 | Upon This Rock | ||||
| 1993 | I Cannot Get You Out of My System | ||||
| 1993 | Strong Love | 217 | |||
| 1993 | Dear Shame | ||||
| 1994 | Be Still | Going Public | 1,452 | ||
| 1994 | Shine | 29,714 | |||
| 1995 | Let It Rain | 56 | |||
| 1995 | Spirit Thing | 2,353 | |||
| 1995 | Real Good Thing | 87 | |||
| 1995 | Truth and Consequences | 200 | |||
| 1995 | Going Public | 24 | |||
| 1995 | Reality | Take Me to Your Leader | 1,636 | ||
| 1996 | Take Me to Your Leader | 983 | |||
| 1996 | Let It Go | 716 | |||
| 1996 | Breakfast | 5,236 | |||
| 1997 | Breathe (Benediction) | 73 | |||
| 1997 | It's All Who You Know | 4 | |||
| God Is Not a Secret | 120 | ||||
| Cup O' Tea | 6 | ||||
| 1998 | Entertaining Angels | Step Up to the Microphone | 8,659 | ||
| 1998 | Believe | 2,945 | |||
| 1998 | Step Up to the Microphone | 480 | |||
| 1998 | Woo Hoo | 584 | |||
| Hallelujah | 135 | ||||
| Truth Be Known - Everybody Gets a Shot (video only) | 7 | ||||
| 1998 | Shine 2000 (remix) | Entertaining Angels EP | |||
| 1998 | Not Ashamed (remix) | ||||
| 1999 | Love Liberty Disco | Love Liberty Disco | 958 | ||
| 2000 | Beautiful Sound | 16,878 | |||
| 2000 | I Surrender All / Good Stuff (released as a double A-side single, with the former geared towards AC radio, and the latter towards the CHR/Rock format, which ended up as the bigger hit) | 90 ("I Surrender All") 253 ("Good Stuff") | |||
| 2000 | Joy | Shine: The Hits | 24,573 | ||
| 2001 | Mega-Mix | 508 | |||
| 2001 | Who? | 5,897 | |||
| God Is Not a Secret (featuring TobyMac) | 38 | ||||
| Praises | 161 | ||||
| 2002 | It Is You | Thrive | 44,270 | ||
| 2002 | Million Pieces (Kissin' Your Cares Goodbye) | 32,744 | |||
| 2002 | John Woo | 78 | |||
| 2002 | The Fad of the Land | 5 | |||
| 2002 | Giving It Over | 5 | |||
| 2002 | In the Belly of the Whale (featuring Steve Taylor) | Jonah: A VeggieTales Movie Soundtrack | 49 | ||
| 2003 | He Reigns | Adoration: The Worship Album | #4 | #6 | 81,620 |
| 2003 | You Are My King (Amazing Love) | #1 | #1 | 70,503 | |
| 2003 | In Christ Alone | ||||
| 2003 | Adoration (possibly not a radio single, but received enough airplay to make it on the charts during the Christmas season) | #34 | #31 | 1,854 | |
| 2004 | Presence (My Heart's Desire) | Devotion | #4 | #4 | 41,465 |
| 2004 | Devotion | #16 | #16 | 16,619 | |
| Blessed Be Your Name (featuring Rebecca St. James) | 363 | ||||
| Strong Tower | 97 | ||||
| 2006 | I Am Free (Live) | GO | #11 | #11 | 18,235 |
| 2006 | Wherever We Go | #3 | #15 | 13,561 | |
| 2007 | Something Beautiful | #4 (#5 of 2007)[4] | #6 | 25,448 | |
| 2007 | In Wonder | #4+ | #5+ | 14,974 | |
| 2008 | Yo Ho Hero (featuring Steve Taylor) | The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything: A VeggieTales Movie Soundtrack | |||
| 2008 | Stay Strong | The Greatest Hits | #20+ | #21+ | 27 |
Extended Plays
| Year | Title | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Entertaining Angels | Star Song |
| 2003 | 8 Great Hits | Sparrow Records/EMI CMG |
| 2006 | GO EP | Inpop Records/EMI CMG |
DVDs and Videos
| Year | Title | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Boys Will Be Boyz (NTSC/VHS) | Star Song |
| 1993 | Not Ashamed (NTSC/VHS) | Star Song |
| 1996 | Down Under the Big Top (NTSC/VHS) | Star Song |
| 1999 | Live One Night In Pennsylvania (NTSC/VHS) | Sparrow Records |
| 2000 | Shine: The Hits Live-One Night In Pennsylvania (DVD) | Sparrow Records |
| 2002 | Thrive: From The Rock 'N' Roll Hall of Fame (DVD) | Sparrow Records |
Music videos
| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| 1990 | "Simple Man" |
| 1991 | "One Heart" (shot at Cain's Ballroom in Tulsa, OK) |
| "Kingdom Man" | |
| 1992 | "I Cannot Get You Out of My System" |
| 1993 | "Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus (Where You Belong)" |
| "Dear Shame" | |
| 1994 | "Shine" |
| 1996 | "Take Me To Your Leader" |
| 1998 | "Entertaining Angels" |
| 1999 | "Love, Liberty, Disco" |
| 2000 | "Truth Be Known (Everybody Gets a Shot)" |
| 2002 | "Million Pieces" |
| "In the Belly of the Whale" (for the Veggie Tales movie Jonah) | |
| 2003 | "He Reigns" |
| 2008 | "Something Beautiful" |
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Major Tours
* GO Tour "Finale"(3rd and final installment of the GO Tour)w/ Rush Of Fools, Newworldson and Article One
* GO Tour "Encore" (2nd GO Tour with Kutless and Newworldson) (2007)
* GO Tour (2007) (with Kutless and Stellar Kart)
* Winter Jam Tour (2006)
* Adoration Tour (2004) (with Jeremy Camp and Rebecca St. James)
* Thrive-It's All In The Word Tour (2002) (with Superchick)
* Festival Con Dios (2001 & 2003)
* LoveLibertyDisco AirDome Tour (2000) (with SONICFLOOd and Beanbag)
* Step Up To The Microphone Tour (with Third Day) (1999)
* Counter The Culture Tour (1997)
* Take Me To Your Leader Tour (1996-97) (with Plankeye and Geoff Moore and The Distance)
* Going Public Tour (1995)
* Not Ashamed Tour (1993) (W/Code of Ethics and Tony Vincent)
Christian Music Links!
* GO Tour "Encore" (2nd GO Tour with Kutless and Newworldson) (2007)
* GO Tour (2007) (with Kutless and Stellar Kart)
* Winter Jam Tour (2006)
* Adoration Tour (2004) (with Jeremy Camp and Rebecca St. James)
* Thrive-It's All In The Word Tour (2002) (with Superchick)
* Festival Con Dios (2001 & 2003)
* LoveLibertyDisco AirDome Tour (2000) (with SONICFLOOd and Beanbag)
* Step Up To The Microphone Tour (with Third Day) (1999)
* Counter The Culture Tour (1997)
* Take Me To Your Leader Tour (1996-97) (with Plankeye and Geoff Moore and The Distance)
* Going Public Tour (1995)
* Not Ashamed Tour (1993) (W/Code of Ethics and Tony Vincent)
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Members
Current members
* Peter Furler - lead vocals, guitar, drums, song writer, producer (1985 - present)
* Jeff Frankenstein - keyboards, bass, backing vocals (1993 - present)
* Duncan Phillips - drums, percussion, formerly keyboards (1993 - present)
* Paul Colman - guitar, backing vocals, bass (2006 - present)
Former members
Lead vocals
* John James (1985–1997)
Guitar
* George Perdikis (1985–1987) — Left the band before their first album, but co-wrote most of the songs on it.
* Phil Yates (1987–1989)
* Jonathan Geange (1990–1991, 1992) — Returned to the band briefly after Vernon Bishop left, before Jody Davis joined.
* Vernon Bishop (1991–1992)
* Jody Davis (1992–2003) — Left the band to spend more time with his family, and to care for his sick daughter.
* Bryan Olesen (2003–2006) — Was only a temporary replacement until the Newsboys could find a full-time lead guitarist not tied up with another project.
Bass guitar
* Sean Taylor (1985–1992)
* Kevin Mills (1993–1995) — Left the band to manage White Heart; Died in a motorbike accident on December 3, 2000.
* Phil Joel (1995–2006) — Left band to pursue "personal interests", a solo career, and ministry opportunities; Jeff Frankenstein is currently playing synth-bass on keyboards while Paul Colman records bass in the studio.
Keyboards
* Corey Pryor (1988, 1990–1993)
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* Peter Furler - lead vocals, guitar, drums, song writer, producer (1985 - present)
* Jeff Frankenstein - keyboards, bass, backing vocals (1993 - present)
* Duncan Phillips - drums, percussion, formerly keyboards (1993 - present)
* Paul Colman - guitar, backing vocals, bass (2006 - present)
Former members
Lead vocals
* John James (1985–1997)
Guitar
* George Perdikis (1985–1987) — Left the band before their first album, but co-wrote most of the songs on it.
* Phil Yates (1987–1989)
* Jonathan Geange (1990–1991, 1992) — Returned to the band briefly after Vernon Bishop left, before Jody Davis joined.
* Vernon Bishop (1991–1992)
* Jody Davis (1992–2003) — Left the band to spend more time with his family, and to care for his sick daughter.
* Bryan Olesen (2003–2006) — Was only a temporary replacement until the Newsboys could find a full-time lead guitarist not tied up with another project.
Bass guitar
* Sean Taylor (1985–1992)
* Kevin Mills (1993–1995) — Left the band to manage White Heart; Died in a motorbike accident on December 3, 2000.
* Phil Joel (1995–2006) — Left band to pursue "personal interests", a solo career, and ministry opportunities; Jeff Frankenstein is currently playing synth-bass on keyboards while Paul Colman records bass in the studio.
Keyboards
* Corey Pryor (1988, 1990–1993)
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