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Newsboys Biography, Age, Networth, Education, Spouse

Newsboys formed in 1985 in Mooloolaba, Australia by Peter Furler and George Perdikis.

Newsboys in the Early Days

For the first two years after they formed, the band we now know as Newsboys was called The News, and they played shows in church basements and in pubs in their native Australia. They released one indie album and that was enough to get the attention of Refuge Communications. After signing with Refuge in 1987, they came to the U.S. and changed their name to The Newsboys to avoid conflict with Huey Lewis and the News.

Major Label Days

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In 1990, the group signed with Star Song and went on to release their next seven albums with the label. By album number three, the band was getting attention. A partnership with musician, songwriter and producer Steve Taylor took them to the next level. EMI/Sparrow bought Star Song and the new driving force helped push the band even farther.

Newsboys Members

Jody Davis – guitar
Michael Tait – vocals
Jeff Frankenstein – keys
Duncan Phillips – drums

Former Newsboys Members

Peter Furler – drums followed by vocals (1985 – 2009) – Peter is a successful solo artist
George Perdikis – guitar (1985 – 1990)
John James – vocals (1986 – 1998) – John is an evangelist and co-founder of i-REACH International
Sean Taylor – bass (1986 – 1994) – Sean is now a teacher
Phil Yates – guitar (1987 – 1989) –
Corey Pryor – keys (1989 – 1990 and 1991 – 1993) – Corey is back in Australia, working as a producer, music director and consultant
Jonathan Geange – guitar (1990 – 1991) – Jonathan teaches guitar through SupaStarGuitar
Vernon Bishop – guitar (1991 – 1992)
Kevin Mills – bass (1994 – 1995) – Died on December 3, 2000 after a motorcycle accident
Phil Joel (Urry) – bass (1995 – 2006) – After a successful solo career, Phil and his wife founded the ministry deliberatePeople
Bryan Olesen – guitar (2003 – 2006) – Bryan is a founding member of VOTA
Paul Colman – guitar (2006 – 2009) – Paul is a successful solo artist

Discography

Hallelujah For The Cross, 2014
Restart, 2013
God’s Not Dead, 2011
Christmas! – A Newsboys Holiday EP, 2010
Born Again, 2010
In The Hands Of God, 2009
newsboys live: Houston We Are GO, 2008
The Greatest Hits, 2007
Go | Remixed, 2007
Go, 2006
He Reigns: The Worship Collection, 2005
Devotion, 2004
Adoration: The Worship Album, 2003 – Certified RIAA Gold
Thrive, 2002
Shine – The Hits, 2000 – Certified RIAA Gold
LoveLibertyDisco, 1999
Step Up to the Microphone, 1998 – Certified RIAA Gold
Take Me To Your Leader, 1996 – Certified RIAA Gold
Going Public, 1994 – Certified RIAA Gold
Not Ashamed, 1992
Boys Will Be Boyz, 1991
Hell Is For Wimps, 1990
Read All About It, 1988
He’s Coming Back, 1987
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Newsboys

Newsboys #1 Radio Singles:

“Born Again“
“Way Beyond Myself”
“Save Your Life”
“Something Beautiful”
“You Are My King (Amazing Love)”
“He Reigns”
“Million Pieces”
“It Is You”
“Joy”
“Entertaining Angels”
“Woo Hoo”
“Believe”
“Step Up To The Microphone”
“Take Me To Your Leader”
“Reality”
“Let It Go”
“Good Stuff”
“Beautiful Sound”
“Shine”
“Spirit Thing”
“Truth & Consequences”
“Real Good Thing”
“Not Ashamed”
“One Heart”

Awards and Other Media

They haven’t just been on our radios. Newsboys has been featured on TV and in print.

TV Features:

“CBS Sunday Morning”
“CNN Headline News”
“Crook & Chase”
“Entertainment Tonight”
“Good Morning America”
“Good Morning Australia”
“Nightline Australia”
“WGN Morning Show”
CBN
CNBC
Daystar TV
E!
ESPN II
Life Today
PAX Concert
PBS
VH1

Print Features:

Album Network
Arizona Republic
Chicago Tribune
Dallas Morning News
Details
Detroit Free Press
ELLE – Australian
Entertainment Weekly
Forbes
Guitar Player
HITS
Los Angeles Times
Modern Drummer
Motorcross Journal
Newsweek
Pollstar
RayGun
Rolling Stone
San Francisco Chronicle
Sydney Morniing Herald
Teen
Teen People
The Australian
USA Today

Newsboys Awards:

2003 – CCM Magazine Reader’s Choice – Favorite Artist of the Year
2000 – SESAC Christian Songwriter of the Year (Peter Furler)
1999 – Billboard Music Video Award – Best CCM Video (“Entertaining Angels”)
1999 – CCM Magazine Reader’s Poll Awards – Favorite Song (“Entertaining Angels”) and Favorite Live Performers
1999 – Crosswalk.com Internet Poll Awards – Favorite Song (“Entertaining Angels”) and Favorite Video (“Entertaining Angels”)
1999 – International Angel Award – Video (“Entertaining Angels”)
1999 – Dove Awards – Short Form Music Video (“Entertaining Angels”)
1998 – Nashville Music Award – Favorite CCM Album (Step Up To The Microphone)
1997 – Dove Awards – Recorded Music Packaging (Take Me To Your Leader)
1995 – International Angel Award – Video (“Shine”)
1995 – Dove Awards – Rock Recorded Single (“Shine”)
1995 – Dove Awards – Rock Album (Going Public)