Newsboys facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Newsboys
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Newsboys in March 2009.
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Mooloolaba, Queensland, Australia |
| Genres | Christian pop, pop rock, CCM, Christian rock |
| Years active | 1985–present |
| Labels | Refuge, Star Song, Virgin, Sparrow, Inpop |
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Newsboys is a Christian rock, pop, and worship band that started in Australia in 1985. Since then, the band has released 16 studio albums and received numerous awards. The current lead singer, Michael Tait, was once a part of the hit Christian rock/rap 90's band DC Talk.
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History
The band started with Peter Furler, George Perdikis, John James, Sean Taylor, and Corey Pryor as "The News," which was later changed due to conflicts with a band by a similar name.
Studio albums
| Year | Title | Lead Singer(s) | Label(s) | Peak Position
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| 1987 | He's Coming Back | John James | Independent | ||
| 1988 | Read All About It | John James | Refuge Records | ||
| 1990 | Hell Is For Wimps | John James | Star Song Communications | ||
| 1991 | Boys Will Be Boyz | John James | Star Song Communications | ||
| 1992 | Not Ashamed | John James and Peter Furler | Star Song Communications | ||
| 1994 | Going Public | John James and Peter Furler | Star Song Communications | RIAA: Gold |
Images for kids
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Newsboys at the 2001 National Lutheran Youth Gathering, with Phil Joel in the foreground
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Peter Furler spent 12 years as lead singer of the band
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Newsboys in concert, 13 March 2009, with Jody Davis and Peter Furler
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Newsboys with Michael Tait in 2009
See also
In Spanish: Newsboys para niños
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