Posted on 10/16/2015 7:31:14 PM PDT by SeekAndFind
These eight bands may not have the Christian Rock label but biblical themes and their Christian faith are at the root of much of their music.
1. Lenny Kravitz
American rock singer-songwriter, Lenny Kravitz is a devout Christian and his spirituality transcends not only in the spiritual themes of his music but also in his personal life – he committed to remain celibate for years and has a cross tattoo on his back as a reminder of his faith. Did you know Kravitz’s song “Are You Gonna Go My Way?” is about Jesus?
2. U2
From the Bono led Irish rock band’s start, U2 has been passionate about their faith to the point where it even challenged the group’s future. Many believed Christianity and rock music could not be married, bringing to the surface the question whether Christian faith could live in the secular rock world. Even through the debate, the band not only didn’t lose their religion, their music is a powerful example of spirituality meeting beautiful music.
3. Switchfoot
While the band doesn’t believe their music fall into the Christian faith genre, the members of Switchfoot are devout Christians and are often referred to as a Christian rock band, their music appears in Christian retail outlets, they play at Christian musical festivals are featured on Christian charts and appear on Christian radio.
4. Underoath
While their music isn’t primarily sold in the Christian music space, members of the band are open about their faith and aren’t afraid of sharing it in their music.
5. Kings of Leon
While their music is generally given the secular label, their background as sons of a United Pentecostal Church preacher is evident in much of their music, with many songs dealing with the topic of redemption.
6. P.O.D.
From the beginning, P.O.D. which stands for Payable on Death have been representatives of Christ and share their personal testimonies in their music and on tour. P.O.D.’s frontman also leads the Whosoevers ministry, a movement that spreads the Gospel to youth, in hopes of encouraging millions about Christ around the world.
7. Evanescence
Ben Moody, the co-founder and main songwriter of Evanescence was originally apart of the Christian rock world and many of the band’s musical themes deal with religious and Christian themes. Before the band’s mainstream success, their music was primarily found in Christian music shops.
8. Lifehouse
Jason Wade, the lead vocalist of the Los Angeles originated American rock band, Lifehouse is a Christian. In his younger years, he and another band member were involved in their church’s youth group, playing worship music at church. A number of their songs deal with the personal impact of Jesus and God’s love. A reviewer from CCM, a Christian Music Magazine said in a positive review of the band that "Lifehouse … sports more poetic sense and spiritual insight than most rock bands currently on the traditional Christian circuit."
Lenny Kravitz?
Seriously?
I had no idea, but if so, that is pretty cool.
Lenny is arguably the coolest cat on the planet.
You shall know them by their works. Matt. 7:16.
Interesting article. Some how I can’t decide where Kings of Leon’’s “Sex Is On Fire” fits :)
Here some Christian artists I listen to. Bill Mallonee/Vigilantes of Love, Mark Heard, Steven Taylor/Chagal Guevara, The Vespers, Poema, Buddy Miller.
Wow.... I must completely out of the loop....
I know only two of the bands by name...
Of course who doesn’t know who U2 is ?
So really it’s one band...
RE: Some how I can’t decide where Kings of Leon’’s “Sex Is On Fire” fits :)
Just read some passages from the Bible — Old Testament — Song of Solomon.
I think Steve Taylor is one of the cleverest lyricists of all time. It’s too bad more people are not exposed to his wordplay.
And let’s not forget the O.C. Supertones!
I knew about Lifehouse. Evanescence surprised me.
Dave Mustaine and David Ellefson of Megadeth are both Christians.
Prov1322, meet PlateOfShrimp.
Even more surprising given that his father was Jewish.
Bob Dylan
I’ll tell you what, if he is truly remaining celibate when I’m sure he has constant opportunity, that is a pretty strong testimony to his faith.
And hot.
;)
That list is also 6 bands I’ve never heard of. I kinda like Lenny but Bono is still a bonehead.
Aeon’s Promise is an eclectic Christian band
And his mother, Roxie Roker, played a black woman married to a white man on The Jeffersons.
C’mon what have you got against Bono? He recognizes that property rights and a free market are the way out of poverty for African nations, and however bleeding-heart the cause seems on the surface, when it’s being furthered by expanding real liberty, it’s a good cause.
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