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Petra - 51% match to Christafari

One of the first US Christian hard rock bands, Petra are an excellent musical unit who have never been swayed by passing trends and have adhered resolutely to their own ideals and beliefs. Petra specialize in a varied musical approach, with their stadium rock sound incorporating elements of the Eagles, Joe Walsh, Kansas and Deep Purple. They have released well over a dozen high Read more

DC Talk - 37% match to Christafari

This inter-racial trio have cultivated a large and diverse audience in the USA through their sophisticated and adept blend of pop, soul and hip-hop. Primarily orientated towards the gospel/Christian market, they became one of that genre’s most popular acts in the 90s. They originally comprised Michael Tait and Toby McKeehan (Kevin Michael McKeehan, 22 October 1964, USA) Read more

Papa San - 33% match to Christafari

Tyrone Thompson, 1966, Spanish Town, Jamaica, West Indies. Papa San spent most of his early years in Spanish Town, and began his career with the Small Axe and Creation sound systems. He is one of the most creative DJs in the world and probably the fastest. ‘Animal Party’ on Black Solidarity and ‘Talking Parrot’ for Rosie’s Uprising were two of his ea Read more

Salvador - 32% match to Christafari

Stryper - 28% match to Christafari

Christian heavy metal quartet from Los Angeles, California, formed by the Sweet brothers in 1983. Originally known as Roxx Regime, this band featured Michael Sweet (4 July 1963, Whittier, California, USA; vocals), Robert Sweet (b. 21 March 1960, Lynwood, California, USA; drums), Timothy Gaines (b. Timothy James Hagelganz, 15 December 1962, Portland, Oregon, USA; bass) and Oz Read more

Newsboys - 26% match to Christafari

This Christian rock band was originally formed in Mooloolaba, Australia, in 1985 by John James (vocals), Peter Furler (8 September 1966, South Australia; drums) and George Perdikis (guitar). Originally going under the name News, they changed their name to Newsboys and relocated to the USA in 1987. Basing themselves in Nashville, Tennesse, their debut album Read All About It Read more

Audio Adrenaline - 25% match to Christafari

Perhaps more so than any other time, quite a few rockers emerged during the 90s who were unafraid to allow their Christian beliefs to be reflected in their music and lyrics, as evidenced by the emergence of US outfits such as Jars Of Clay, Creed, and the Kentucky-based Audio Adrenaline. Mark Stuart (14 April 1968, Owensboro, Kentucky, USA; vocals/guitar), Barry Blair (guitar Read more

Third Day - 25% match to Christafari

This Marietta, Georgia, USA-based Christian rock band was formed in the early 90s by Mac Powell (John Powell, 25 December 1972, USA; vocals) and Mark Lee (b. 29 May 1973, USA; guitar). The line-up was completed by Tai Anderson (b. Samuel Tai Anderson, 11 June 1976, USA; bass), David Carr (b. 15 November 1974, USA; drums), and Brad Avery (b. Bradley Brent Christopher Avery, 2 Read more

Living Sacrifice - 24% match to Christafari

One of the first Christian bands to make a mark on the US heavy metal scene, Living Sacrifice was formed in 1989 in Little Rock, Arkansas, by Darren Johnson (bass/vocals), Bruce Fitzhugh (guitar), Lance Garvin (drums), and Jason Truby (guitar). The quartet’s thrash-influenced debut was released in 1991 on the R.E.X. Records label, and received favourable comparisons to alb Read more

Leeland - 23% match to Christafari

Disciple - 22% match to Christafari

Israel & New Breed - 20% match to Christafari

Jars Of Clay - 20% match to Christafari

Jars Of Clay rose to sudden prominence in May 1995 when their self-titled album became the first debut by a contemporary Christian act to achieve platinum status. The band was formed in 1993 by two friends from Greenville College in Illinois, USA, Dan Haseltine (12 January 1973, Rochester, New York, USA; vocals) and Charlie Lowell (b. 21 October 1973, Rochester, New York, US Read more

Kutless - 20% match to Christafari

Carman - 19% match to Christafari

Dominic Licciardello, 19 January 1956, USA. Among the most committed of modern Christian gospel artists, Carman has stated on several occasions how he was ‘saved’ by attending an Andrae Crouch concert in his youth. Initially discovered by Bill Gaither, he subsequently started a ministry with its own recording arm. Many of his albums feature extended narratives and Read more