Paul Wilbur

Paul Wilbur
Birth name Paul Robert Wilbur
Born (1951-01-18) January 18, 1951
Origin Jacksonville, Florida
Genres Worship
Occupation(s) Singer, songwriter, worship leader
Instruments Vocals, guitar
Years active 1991–present
Labels Integrity, Hosanna!, Epic
Website wilburministries.com

Paul Robert Wilbur (born January 18, 1951) is an American Christian musician, worship leader, and guitarist, who primarily plays a messianic worship style of music. He has released albums with Integrity Music, Hosanna! Music, and Epic Records, during his career. His first known musical work, Up to Zion, a live album, was released in November 1991.

Early life

Paul Robert Wilbur was born on January 18,[1] 1951.[2] While he was in college during the 1970s he was planning to be an opera singer.[3][4]

Music career

Paul Wilbur's recording career began in a group called Harvest with Ed Kerr and Jerry Williams. The trio recorded two albums, the self-titled first album Harvest (1979) and their second album in 1981 called Morning Sun. After that, Paul Wilbur left Kerr and Williams to continue with the band while he went on to pursue other interests. His next recorded album was in the group Israel's Hope. The group released Introducing Israel's Hope in 1987. Wilbur's solo career began in 1991, with the release, Up to Zion, a live album, released by Hosanna! Music. He has received reviews for nine of his albums from Cross Rhythms. Those reviewed were Shalom Jerusalem in 1995, Holy Fire in 1997, Jerusalem Arise! in 1999, Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem in 2002, The Watchman in 2005, Worship from the Heart of Israel in 2006, Praise Adonai in 2007, Live: A Night of Extravagant Worship in 2008, and Desert Rain in 2010,[5] which was also reviewed by Worship Leader.[6] The 2013 album, Your Great Name, was reviewed by CCM Magazine.[7]

Personal life

Wilbur resides in Jacksonville, Florida. He is married to Luanne Wilbur. They have two sons named Nathan and Joel.[8] Joel Wilbur is married to singer Sharon Chernoff Wilbur. Sharon Wilbur is the daughter of former Lamb member Joel Chernoff.[9]

Discography

Selected albums
  • Harvest (1979)
  • Morning Sun (1981)
  • Israel's Hope (1985)
  • Arise O Lord (with Israel's Hope) (1987)
  • Up to Zion (1991)
  • Shalom Jerusalem (1995)
  • Holy Fire (1997)
  • Jerusalem Arise! (1999)
  • Fuego Santo (1999) (Spanish version of Holy Fire)
  • Levántate Jerusalém (1999) (Spanish version of Jerusalem Arise!)
  • Shalom Jerusalém with Ana Paula Valadão (2000)
  • Celebración En Sión (2000)
  • Más De Ti (with Don Moen and Aline Barros) (2000)
  • Lion of Judah (2001)
  • Leon De Juda (2001) (Spanish version of Lion of Judah)
  • Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem (2002)
  • Levanta-te Jerusalém! with Cristina Mel (2002)
  • The Watchman (2005)
  • Worship from the Heart of Israel (2006)
  • Praise Adonai (2007)
  • Live: A Night of Extravagant Worship (2008)
  • Desert Rain (2010)
  • Your Great Name (2013)
  • Ultimate Collection (2015)
  • Forever Good (2016)

Sharon Wilbur albums

References

  1. ↑ Paul Wilbur (paulwilburmin) (January 18, 2013). "Yes, it's true...my birthday is today! http://fb.me/2qaMDTpYe". Twitter. Retrieved August 14, 2015. External link in |title= (help)
  2. ↑ Paul Wilbur (paulwilburmin) (January 16, 2014). "Celebrating my 63rd birthday tonight with my lovely wife and family! http://fb.me/2AXDYGjID". Twitter. Retrieved August 14, 2015. External link in |title= (help)
  3. ↑ Seay, Davin (January 25, 2013). "Paul Wilbur: Messianic worship leader reaching people with the love of God hit". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved August 14, 2015.
  4. ↑ American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. "Adonai Work ID No. 311476838 ISWC No. T0721939690". American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Retrieved August 14, 2015. Work ID No. 311476838 ISWC No. T0721939690
  5. ↑ Cross Rhythms. "Paul Wilbur Artist Profile". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved August 13, 2015.
  6. ↑ Cross, Randy. "Paul Wilbur: Desert Rain". Worship Leader. p. 70. Retrieved August 14, 2015.
  7. ↑ Conner, Matt (May 2, 2013). "Paul Wilbur: Your Great Name". CCM Magazine. Retrieved August 14, 2015.
  8. ↑ Paul Wilbur: Extravagant Worship
  9. ↑ "For Sharon Wilbur, 'Idol' shot has taken on a life of its own". Retrieved June 22, 2016.
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