Posted on 10/16/2015 7:31:14 PM PDT by SeekAndFind
These eight bands may not have the Christian Rock label but biblical themes and their Christian faith are at the root of much of their music.
1. Lenny Kravitz
American rock singer-songwriter, Lenny Kravitz is a devout Christian and his spirituality transcends not only in the spiritual themes of his music but also in his personal life – he committed to remain celibate for years and has a cross tattoo on his back as a reminder of his faith. Did you know Kravitz’s song “Are You Gonna Go My Way?” is about Jesus?
2. U2
From the Bono led Irish rock band’s start, U2 has been passionate about their faith to the point where it even challenged the group’s future. Many believed Christianity and rock music could not be married, bringing to the surface the question whether Christian faith could live in the secular rock world. Even through the debate, the band not only didn’t lose their religion, their music is a powerful example of spirituality meeting beautiful music.
3. Switchfoot
While the band doesn’t believe their music fall into the Christian faith genre, the members of Switchfoot are devout Christians and are often referred to as a Christian rock band, their music appears in Christian retail outlets, they play at Christian musical festivals are featured on Christian charts and appear on Christian radio.
4. Underoath
While their music isn’t primarily sold in the Christian music space, members of the band are open about their faith and aren’t afraid of sharing it in their music.
5. Kings of Leon
While their music is generally given the secular label, their background as sons of a United Pentecostal Church preacher is evident in much of their music, with many songs dealing with the topic of redemption.
6. P.O.D.
From the beginning, P.O.D. which stands for Payable on Death have been representatives of Christ and share their personal testimonies in their music and on tour. P.O.D.’s frontman also leads the Whosoevers ministry, a movement that spreads the Gospel to youth, in hopes of encouraging millions about Christ around the world.
7. Evanescence
Ben Moody, the co-founder and main songwriter of Evanescence was originally apart of the Christian rock world and many of the band’s musical themes deal with religious and Christian themes. Before the band’s mainstream success, their music was primarily found in Christian music shops.
8. Lifehouse
Jason Wade, the lead vocalist of the Los Angeles originated American rock band, Lifehouse is a Christian. In his younger years, he and another band member were involved in their church’s youth group, playing worship music at church. A number of their songs deal with the personal impact of Jesus and God’s love. A reviewer from CCM, a Christian Music Magazine said in a positive review of the band that "Lifehouse … sports more poetic sense and spiritual insight than most rock bands currently on the traditional Christian circuit."
When Lifehouse’s “Hanging by a Moment” was released, I instantly loved it. But I wasn’t a Christian at the time, so I just thought it was a great love song.
However, this year (long after I had already become a Christian) I heard the song on Christian radio. While listening to the words with new ears, within the context of Christian radio, my mind was blown: “Hanging by a Moment” is a Christian song!
Yes, Lenny Kravitz was Katniss’s designer in The Hunger Games.
I thought he was perfect for the role: cool yet courageous.
Former Grand Funk frontman Mark Farner became a devout Christian and I think he recorded some pretty good Gospel and Christian music.
What . . . ? The song is in a lot of pony videos, okay?
Tattoos are forbidden by the Torah.
Yes, but do Messianic Jews still follow Jewish law to that extent? I honestly don’t know.
Just in the past week I heard a Messianic Jewish woman (at a Christian Bible study, no less) talking about her conversion and she mentioned how she still follows the Jewish customs (bar Mitzvah, etc.).
oh, my. Divine, absolutely divine. If you wouldn’t mind posting more links I would appreciate it, otherwise I will spend days listening to all the links on youtube. I can’t believe I missed this. Your sharing is the only reason I can think of that made me keep clicking on the thread but not reading until now. I only listen to classic hymns, some old gospel, classic country (real country) and classical. As I said, divine.
Master Guitarist Tommy Emmanuel is a Christian. Wonderful man and extremely talented Guitarist. Charlie Daniel is a Christian as well!
Their now-ex-bass player is married to a Christian singer. They have a daughter together.
Bob Dylan was born to Jewish parents and grandparents
I listened to some Churchill. I like them. Thanks,
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