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Newsboys

Newsboys on stage for curtain call. From L. to R. Jody Davis, Michael Tait, Duncan Phillips, and Jeff Frankenstein.

Newsboys in March 2009.

Background information
OriginMooloolaba, Queensland, Australia
GenresChristian pop, pop rock, CCM, Christian rock
Years active1985–present
LabelsRefuge, Star Song, Virgin, Sparrow, Inpop
Members
Past member(s)
  • Peter Furler
  • John James
  • George Perdikis
  • Sean Taylor
  • Phil Yates
  • Corey Pryor
  • Jonathan Geange
  • Vernon Bishop
  • Kevin Mills
  • Phil Joel
  • Bryan Olesen
  • Paul Colman
Websitewww.newsboys.com

Newsboys is a Christian rock, pop, and worship band that started in Australia in 1985. Since then, the band has released 16 studio albums and received numerous awards. The current lead singer, Michael Tait, was once a part of the hit Christian rock/rap 90's band DC Talk.

The band started with Peter Furler, George Perdikis, John James, Sean Taylor, and Corey Pryor as "The News," which was later changed due to conflicts with a band by a similar name.

Year Title Lead Singer(s) Label(s) Peak Position

(Billboard 200)

Status
1987 He's Coming Back John James Independent
1988 Read All About It John James Refuge Records
1990 Hell Is For Wimps John James Star Song Communications
1991 Boys Will Be Boyz John James Star Song Communications
1992 Not Ashamed John James and Peter Furler Star Song Communications
1994 Going Public John James and Peter Furler Star Song Communications RIAA: Gold