Rob Evans (Christian musician) facts for kids

Robert C. "Rob" Evans is a well-known American Christian musician who creates songs and videos for children. He is most famous for his character, The Donut Man. Many of his sing-along audio and video recordings were made with Integrity Music. His DVDs have won several awards for selling millions of copies. He got the name "The Donut Man" from one of his first songs. This song said that "Life without Jesus is like a donut; there's a hole in the middle of your heart." This means that Jesus can fill an empty space in a person's life.

Early Life of Rob Evans

Rob Evans was born in Paoli, Pennsylvania. His parents were from the Presbyterian church. When he was six years old, his parents separated. This event was later mentioned in one of his videos called The Donut All-Stars. He finished high school in 1971. At age 19, he met his future wife. Around that time, he also became a Christian at a Pentecostal Bible church. Evans went to Rutgers University but did not finish his degree. Instead, he became a carpenter.

The Donut Man's Journey

How The Donut Man Began

The "Donut Repair Club" started in 1981. Rob Evans became "The Donut Man" for this club. He used the hole in a donut as a way to explain that something might be missing in life. He taught that Jesus could fill this "hole" and make things better.

Music and Performances

Over the years, Rob Evans and his Donut Repair Club became very popular. They sold more than 6 million CDs and DVDs. They also performed over 2,500 concerts in churches. Evans continues to sing in churches, sharing Bible stories through songs. He performs for children and families. His songs are special because they help the audience imagine they are the Bible characters he sings about.

Duncan the Donut

The Donut Man has a fun sidekick named Duncan the Donut. Duncan is a puppet made of foam. He was created by a company called Axtell Expressions. The creator, Steve Axtell, also provides Duncan's voice. Rob Evans' newest show as The Donut Man is called Massterpiece Donut Shop. It can be seen on EWTN.

Rob Evans' Faith Journey

In 2006, Rob Evans, his wife, and one of their daughters joined the Catholic Church. This happened during Easter that year. Since then, Evans has studied a lot about the Catholic faith. He earned a special diploma from St. Charles Borromeo Seminary in Philadelphia. He has shared that his parents' separation when he was young helped him understand the historical separation of Protestants from Catholics. Even after joining the Catholic Church, he has continued to create and perform Christian music for families with young children.

Rob Evans' Family Life

Rob Evans is married to Shelley Tait. They have six children. One of their daughters, Tonya, was adopted from Russia. Some of his children have appeared in the Donut Repair Club videos. His daughters Jen and Mary, and his son Andy, were in several videos. His son Jesse and daughter Sarah were in "Donut Hole 1" and "Donut Hole 2." Rob Evans and his family live in Merion, Pennsylvania.

Donut Man Songs and Videos

• Donut Hole 1 (1990)
• Donut Hole 2 (1990)
• On Tour (1991)
• The Celebration House (1992)
• The Best Present of All (1992)
• At the Zoo (1993)
• Barnyard Fun (1993)
• The Resurrection Celebration (1994)
• Video Sampler (1994)
• Camp Harmony (1994)
• The Donut All-Stars (1995)
• On the Air (1995)
• The Donut Repair Shop (1996)
• After School (1996)
• Duncan's Greatest Hits (1997)
• Active Time Songs (1997)
• Quiet Time Songs (1997)
• Paul in a Basket (1998)
• Bible Songs, Volume 1 (1999)
• Bible Songs, Volume 2 (1999)