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."
He released a new CD this year: Steve Taylor and The Perfect Foil. I like it. Rocks pretty hard.
Evanescence is not a Christian rock band. Ben Moody hasn’t been with the group for 15 years and neither has David Hodges. David Hodges has done some great Christian inspired music (check out Shattered by Trading Yesterday). He writes a lot of hit pop songs these days.
Was he in the Hunger Games?
Bkmrk
Steve Harris of Iron Maiden became saved years back if my memory serves.
Ditto. I only know the top two.
This is a great interview and testimony .......
Tommy James: Behind the Crystal Blue Persuasion — CBN.com
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GR69fuo_Q3k
I recall Mark Farner of Grand Funk Railroad has been a devout Christian for a long time.
Thanks for making me feel other than I am! I’ve only heard of 2 of the 8. Probably a good thing, though.
:)
Amen on Mark Heard and Steve Taylor/Chagall Guevera!
Adding Josh Barrels and Liz Vice!
Alice Cooper is reportedly a christian, at least so says R.C. Sproul who has golfed with him on occasion.
That’s good, cuz he’s getting closer to his home. Wonder about the Doobies Brothers, cuz Jesus was just alright with them.
I saw LifeHouse opening for Goo Goo Dolls with Colbie Caillet also opening.
She came out onstage and hung all over the LifeHouse lead singer while singing a few of their songs with them that left absolutely no doubt what they were doing on tour together.
U2 early hit was “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For,” was about Jesus.
I’m pretty sure number 8 is a band of these kids down the street that play out of their parents garage.
So are Dave Mustaine and Dave Ellefson of Megadeth.
40 was a reference to Psalm 40.
Yes - Kings of Lyon - their father was a preacher. They grew up studying the bible.
Lenny (mr. Cab driver, F-you) Kravitz???
Uh huh... Just like Barry is.
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