Blind (band)
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Blind were a Christian
rock band formed in Wollongong, Australia
in 1999 and consisted of Greg Bell (guitar), Adrian Deck (drums/vocals), Andrew Nicholls (vocals 2001-2005), Michael Molkentin (bass) and Chris Stewart (vocals 1999-2000).
and Illawarra
areas, Chris announced his leaving the band.
With Andrew Nicholls taking over vocal duties in 2001, Blind recorded their first full-length album, '"Long Walk Home"'. This album was released under the Down Under Christian Music Group labels and saw the band gain radio play on local commercial stations. In late 2001 the song '"Divinely Beautiful"' was featured on the various artists CD '"Down Under 2002: Australasia's 35 Hottest Christian Artists"', and the band began intensive summer touring that would see them regular visitors to towns and cities along Australia's eastern coast.
The 2002 album '"Echoes"' saw the band sign with Three:16 Records and work with noted producer Caleb James, as well as gain limited airplay on Australian national youth-oriented radio station Triple J
. Blind's work with James continued with the critically acclaimed 2003 album '"October Observations"'. The band, now a major Christian act within Australia, made major billing for a number of music festivals throughout 2003 and 2004 in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, including the Black Stump Music and Arts Festival
on the outskirts of Sydney. The band broke up in 2005 to allow band members to pursue other projects. Bell started another band 'The Dawn Collective', which Molkentin played bass in until late 2006. Nicholls, Molkentin and Deck are currently members of the experimental group Spurs.
Christian
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rock band formed in Wollongong, Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
in 1999 and consisted of Greg Bell (guitar), Adrian Deck (drums/vocals), Andrew Nicholls (vocals 2001-2005), Michael Molkentin (bass) and Chris Stewart (vocals 1999-2000).
Blind, 1999-2005
The band, formed by former members of Wollongong rock and funk bands '"Apartment"' (Deck) and '"Funkin' Unreal"' (Bell, Molkentin) in 1999, released their first self-recorded EP early the following year. Their music, consisting of a pop/funk feel, was not outwardly overtly Christian in nature, but instead focused more on themes of their faith that often touched on secular ideas. After building up a loyal fan base in SydneySydney
Sydney is the most populous city in Australia and the state capital of New South Wales. Sydney is located on Australia's south-east coast of the Tasman Sea. As of June 2010, the greater metropolitan area had an approximate population of 4.6 million people...
and Illawarra
Illawarra
Illawarra is a region in the Australian state of New South Wales. It is a coastal region situated immediately south of Sydney and north of the Shoalhaven or South Coast region. It encompasses the cities of Wollongong, Shellharbour, Shoalhaven and the town of Kiama. The central region contains Lake...
areas, Chris announced his leaving the band.
With Andrew Nicholls taking over vocal duties in 2001, Blind recorded their first full-length album, '"Long Walk Home"'. This album was released under the Down Under Christian Music Group labels and saw the band gain radio play on local commercial stations. In late 2001 the song '"Divinely Beautiful"' was featured on the various artists CD '"Down Under 2002: Australasia's 35 Hottest Christian Artists"', and the band began intensive summer touring that would see them regular visitors to towns and cities along Australia's eastern coast.
The 2002 album '"Echoes"' saw the band sign with Three:16 Records and work with noted producer Caleb James, as well as gain limited airplay on Australian national youth-oriented radio station Triple J
Triple J
triple j is a nationally networked Australian radio station intended to appeal to listeners between the ages of 18 and 30. The government-funded station is a division of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation...
. Blind's work with James continued with the critically acclaimed 2003 album '"October Observations"'. The band, now a major Christian act within Australia, made major billing for a number of music festivals throughout 2003 and 2004 in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, including the Black Stump Music and Arts Festival
Black Stump Music and Arts Festival
The Black Stump Music and Arts Festival is a four day Christian festival that is held in the Greater Sydney Metropolitan region over the labour day long weekend, often the first weekend in October.-Features:...
on the outskirts of Sydney. The band broke up in 2005 to allow band members to pursue other projects. Bell started another band 'The Dawn Collective', which Molkentin played bass in until late 2006. Nicholls, Molkentin and Deck are currently members of the experimental group Spurs.
Albums
- Long Walk HomeLong Walk Home (Blind album)Long Walk Home is the first album of Christian rock band Blind, released in 2001. The album was produced by Andy Sorenson.- Track listing :...
(Produced by Andy Sorenson, 2001) - Echoes (Produced by Caleb James, 2002)
- October Observations (Produced by Caleb James, 2003)
- A Song Before We Sleep (2004)
Members
- Greg Bell - guitars/vocals
- Andrew Nichols - vocals (2001–2005)
- Michael Molkentin - bassBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
- Adrian Deck- drums/vocals
- Chris Stewart - vocals (1999–2000)