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Formed in 1993, King James has been called a
hard rock supergroup for good reason.
In 1993, Rex Carroll (Whitecross) met
Jimi Bennett (Sacred Fire) at the
Kingdom Bound Festival in Buffalo, New York.
Jimi was looking to put together a new band,
whereas Rex was
Feeling the pull toward new musical horizons.
As fortune would have it,
Stryper was in a down season as well.
Rex called Tim Gaines,
Jimi called Robert Sweet,
and the original
line-up of King James was born.
Jimi on lead vocals,
Rex on guitar,
Robert Sweet on drums, and
Tim Gaines on bass.
King James recorded one successful album
for StarSong in 1994 and toured extensively.
THIS Is THAT Album!
And, Rex Carroll Is Considered
"THE" Hard Rock / Heavy Metal
Guitarist of Christian Music!
You May Have Also Heard His Playin'
on NFL Programs on ESPN,
or
For the NBA,
Specifically the Milwaukee Bucks,
and On a
Tommy Bolin Tribute Album,
Etc. as well...
Thanks again
ReplyDeleteThis is indeed a Christian rock supergroup. Thanks for the origin story and the post. God bless you!
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