The Christians (band)

The Christians are a British soul band from Liverpool, the end of the 1980 / could have some chart hits in England and Europe in the early 1990s. The original members of the group were Garry Christian ( February 27, 1955, lead vocals), Roger Christian ( February 13, 1950, vocals), Russell Christian ( 8 June 1956, keyboard, saxophone) and Henry Priestman (September 21, 1955 keyboards, guitar ). The band's name was chosen on the basis of the surname of the Christian Brothers and had no religious relationship. Their musical style includes elements besides Soul influences from pop, country, blues and contemporary rock.

The beginnings

The Christians, the original five brothers, sang and played the early 80s in a band called " Equal Temperament ", whose music has been influenced by the Temptations and the Persuasions. In 1982, she met with Henry Priestman, who played to date in " It's Immaterial " Keyboard. The Christians were founded, and "Forgotten Town" released as the first single. Their first three singles reached the Top 40 in the UK. Their debut album, " The Christians " came in 1987 to No. 2 in the UK album charts and sold over a million copies. The greatest success of this was the single " Ideal World ", which reached # 14 in the UK singles chart.

In 1988, she published with ' Harvest for the World ", a cover version of an old hits of the Isley Brothers. The accompanying music video was an animation that was created by four of the leading animation companies, including Aardman Animation who had already invented Wallace & Gromit. The video won several awards, and the single reached number 8 in the UK singles chart.

Along with Holly Johnson, Paul McCartney, Gerry Marsden ( Gerry & the Pacemakers ) and other British musicians took the Christians in 1989, the old Liverpool anthem " Ferry ' Cross The Mersey " for victims of the Hillsborough disaster on. The song was three weeks at # 1 on the British charts.

Their second album "Colour" was released in 1990 and reached number 1 on the UK album charts, the successor of 1992, "Happy in Hell" came in 1992 again on 18th place at the beginning of the 90s the band was constantly on tour, but their popularity began to decline. None of the following singles came more in the Top 20

Separation and reunion

Garry Christian moved in 1995 to Paris and took on a solo album. Thus, the band fell apart. A formal resolution was not announced to leave the door open for a future reunion. And four years later, they got back together for a "Unplugged" session. In 1999 she toured extensively so then again 36 days ago by Great Britain, and in 2000.

2001 began the Christians, Songs for a " comeback " album ( " Prodigal Sons " ) to write. This was published in 2003 and accompanied by tours of UK, France and Spain in 2004.

Announced at the 2005 Russell Christian, that he no longer wants to go longer on tour. The remaining members decided to abandon the "Unplugged" scam again and return to electronic music. This 'new' band was presented during a tour in 2005 and consists of Garry Christian, Henry Priestman, Neil Griffiths, Stewart Boyle, Bobby Kewley and Craig Connet. At the same time, however ongoing to transform the original tape again.

2012 published The Christians now her fifth album, " Speed ​​of Life ".

Discography

  • The Christians (1987 )
  • Color (1990)
  • Happy in Hell ( 1992)
  • Best of the Christians ( 1993)
  • Prodigal Sons ( 2003)
  • Speed ​​of Life (2012 )
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