Altar Boys
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The Altar Boys are a Christian rock band from California, formed in 1982 . They are Mike Stand (vocals, songwriting, and guitar), Jeff Crandall (drums), Steve Pannier (guitars), Mark Robertson (bass), and Ric Alba.
The Altar Boys helped pioneer Christian rock music. They were one of the first bands to break the mold of the traditional, Christian music of the 70s and early 80s. Their sound was heavily influence by the punk rock scene in Southern California.
Trivia
- Mike Stand and Jeff Crandall are cousins.
- This Christian group "Altar Boys" with their popular 'Gut Level Music' had a title cut off an album by the same name; they have also been found placed in the 'New Wave' genre.
- The Altar Boys are not the same as the [Altar Boyz], a fictional band from an off-Broadway show of the same name.
Discography
- The Collection (1990)
- Forever Mercy (1989, Alarma Records)
- Against the Grain (1987)
- Gut Level Music (1986)
- When You're A Rebel (1985)
- Altar Boys (1984)
External links
- [The Altar Boys] - Official site
- [Mike Stand] - Official site
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