Allies (band)
| Allies | |
|---|---|
| Origin | United States |
| Genres | Christian rock, contemporary Christian music |
| Years active | 1985 – 1992 |
| Labels | Light, DaySpring |
| Past members |
Randy Thomas Bob Carlisle Sam Scott Matthew Chapman Jim Erickson Kenny Williams Scott Sheriff Mark Hill Brian Fullen |
Allies is a Christian rock band. They released six albums during the 1980s and early 1990s.[1]
Band members
The most notable band members were guitarist Randy Thomas, formerly of the Jesus music group Sweet Comfort Band and vocalist Bob Carlisle.[2] Carlisle went on to pursue a solo career and recorded the hit song "Butterfly Kisses", which was co-written with Randy.
Sam Scott and Jimmy Erickson were both formerly of Psalm 150.
- Randy Thomas: guitars, vocals, bass (on first release)
- Bob Carlisle: lead vocals, guitars
- Sam Scott: electric keyboards, acoustic keyboards, vocals (1984–1986)
- Matthew Chapman: bass (1985–1991)
- Jim Erickson: drums (1985–1991)
- Kenny Williams: keyboards, saxophone, vocals (1987)
- Scott Sheriff: keyboards, vocals (1992)
- Mark Hill: bass, vocals (1992)
- Brian Fullen: drums (1992)
Discography
- Allies—1985 (Light Records)
- Virtues—1986 (Light Records)
- Shoulder to Shoulder—1987 (DaySpring Records)
- Long Way from Paradise—1989 (DaySpring)
- The River—1990 (DaySpring)
- Man with a Mission—1992 (DaySpring)
- The Light Years (compilation disc)—1995 (Light Records)
References
- Powell, Mark Allan (2002). Encyclopedia of Contemporary Christian Music, Hendrickson Publishers. p. 30. ISBN 1-56563-679-1