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RPM are the youth band of Bradford
's Abundant Life Church
. The band cite their musical styles as including rap, rock
, and indie
; Cross Rhythms
has noted influences from Delirious?
.
in 2002
.
On 2 October 2004, they recorded their first CD; this was a seven-song live EP
entitled RPM: Live
. This mini-album was released in April 2005
. The band's first full-length album, I Surrender All
, was recorded live on 15 October 2005; it was officially released on 9 June 2006.
In May 2006, RPM played at Alton Towers
' "Ultimate Event". During February and March 2007, RPM also undertook a UK tour with Canadian band downhere
.
RPM recorded their second full-length live album/concert DVD, Give My All
, at the church's RockNations conference during August 2007. The band released numerous video updates during the relatively short production timeline, including the full video for the title track. Give My All was made available within the church during November, and had a wide release during December 2007.
Bradford
Bradford lies at the heart of the City of Bradford, a metropolitan borough of West Yorkshire, in Northern England. It is situated in the foothills of the Pennines, west of Leeds, and northwest of Wakefield. Bradford became a municipal borough in 1847, and received its charter as a city in 1897...
's Abundant Life Church
Abundant Life Church
The Abundant Life Church is a large Christian neocharismatic church based in Bradford,in the north of England, which is part of the British New Church Movement. It is led by senior Pastors Paul and Glenda Scanlon....
. The band cite their musical styles as including rap, rock
Rock music
Rock music is a genre of popular music that developed during and after the 1960s, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States. It has its roots in 1940s and 1950s rock and roll, itself heavily influenced by rhythm and blues and country music...
, and indie
Indie rock
Indie rock is a genre of alternative rock that originated in the United Kingdom and the United States in the 1980s. Indie rock is extremely diverse, with sub-genres that include lo-fi, post-rock, math rock, indie pop, dream pop, noise rock, space rock, sadcore, riot grrrl and emo, among others...
; Cross Rhythms
Cross Rhythms
Cross Rhythms is a Christian media organisation based in Stoke-on-Trent, England.-History:The roots of what was to become Cross Rhythms go back to two separate sources which merged in 1991. In 1983, broadcaster Chris Cole started a 30-minute weekly Christian music radio show on Plymouth Sound FM, a...
has noted influences from Delirious?
Delirious?
Delirious? were an English Christian rock and worship band. For the majority of their career, the lineup featured Martin Smith on vocals and guitar, Stu G on guitar and backing vocals, Jon Thatcher on bass guitar, Tim Jupp on keys and piano, and Stew Smith on drums and percussion...
.
History
The band, originally named Rock Productions Ministries, was formed by Jonathan "Jock" James in BradfordBradford
Bradford lies at the heart of the City of Bradford, a metropolitan borough of West Yorkshire, in Northern England. It is situated in the foothills of the Pennines, west of Leeds, and northwest of Wakefield. Bradford became a municipal borough in 1847, and received its charter as a city in 1897...
in 2002
2002 in music
This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 2002.-Events:*February 3 – U2 perform during the halftime show for Super Bowl XXXVI...
.
On 2 October 2004, they recorded their first CD; this was a seven-song live EP
Extended play
An EP is a musical recording which contains more music than a single, but is too short to qualify as a full album or LP. The term EP originally referred only to specific types of vinyl records other than 78 rpm standard play records and LP records, but it is now applied to mid-length Compact...
entitled RPM: Live
RPM: Live
RPM: Live is the debut EP of RPM, the youth group of the Abundant Life Church in Bradford, headed up by Worship Leader/Songwriter/Youth Pastor Jonathan 'Jock' James. It was recorded on October 15th 2004 and released at the end of March 2005. It was the number one in the UK Christian album charts...
. This mini-album was released in April 2005
2005 in music
-Events:*During the year 2005, 12 rock music albums scored number 1 in the USA. This was the first time even ten albums have scored number 1 since 1996.-January:...
. The band's first full-length album, I Surrender All
I Surrender All
I Surrender All is the debut LP of RPM, the youth group of the Abundant Life Church in Bradford. The CD was released with a bonus DVD, featuring four songs from the album, a documentary on the youth group, a promotional video for RockNations , and scores for all the songs...
, was recorded live on 15 October 2005; it was officially released on 9 June 2006.
In May 2006, RPM played at Alton Towers
Alton Towers
Alton Towers is a theme park and resort located in Staffordshire, England. It attracts around 2.7 million visitors per year making it the most visited theme park in the United Kingdom. Alton Towers is also the 9th most visited theme park in Europe...
' "Ultimate Event". During February and March 2007, RPM also undertook a UK tour with Canadian band downhere
Downhere
Not to be confused with the album Down Here by Tracy Bonham.Downhere is a Juno Award-winning Christian rock band from Canada...
.
RPM recorded their second full-length live album/concert DVD, Give My All
Give My All
Give My All is the second full-length live album by RPM, the youth band of Bradford's Abundant Life Church. The CD was released with a bonus DVD, featuring four songs from the album, a "Rocknations Backstage Pass", and a multi-angle feature....
, at the church's RockNations conference during August 2007. The band released numerous video updates during the relatively short production timeline, including the full video for the title track. Give My All was made available within the church during November, and had a wide release during December 2007.
Discography
- 2007 Give My AllGive My AllGive My All is the second full-length live album by RPM, the youth band of Bradford's Abundant Life Church. The CD was released with a bonus DVD, featuring four songs from the album, a "Rocknations Backstage Pass", and a multi-angle feature....
- 2006 I Surrender AllI Surrender AllI Surrender All is the debut LP of RPM, the youth group of the Abundant Life Church in Bradford. The CD was released with a bonus DVD, featuring four songs from the album, a documentary on the youth group, a promotional video for RockNations , and scores for all the songs...
- 2005 RPM: LiveRPM: LiveRPM: Live is the debut EP of RPM, the youth group of the Abundant Life Church in Bradford, headed up by Worship Leader/Songwriter/Youth Pastor Jonathan 'Jock' James. It was recorded on October 15th 2004 and released at the end of March 2005. It was the number one in the UK Christian album charts...
EP - 2010 Sound of Praise Released only for RockNations