All Together Separate
All Together Separate was a Christian rock band from Riverside, California, US. They are frequently compared to Earth, Wind and Fire.[1]
All Together Separate | |
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| Origin | Riverside, California, U.S. |
| Genres | CCM, Funk rock |
| Years active | 1997–2003 |
| Labels | Ardent Records |
| Past members | Andrew Shirley Ben Rayls Dex Alexander Charles Rumahlewang |
History
The group was formed at California Baptist University in the late 1990s, and first began playing for student conferences and retreats.[2] Originally known as Praise House, they changed their name to All Together Separate because of complications with a Christian techno group with the same name around at the same time. Signing to Ardent Records, their first album was released in 1999, and was nominated for a Dove Award for Best Rock Album in 2000.[1] In 2001, Ardent released a live album recorded at their home church, Harvest Christian Fellowship.
Guitarist Andrew Shirley became a touring member of Switchfoot in 2003, and a full member of the band subsequently.[2]
Members
- Andrew Shirley – guitar
- Ben Rayls – drums
- Dex Alexander – vocals
- Charles Rumahlewang – bass
Discography
- All Together Separate (Ardent Records, 1999)
- Ardent Worship Live (Ardent Records, 2001)
- Unusual (Ardent Records, 2002)
References
- Powell, Mark Allan. Encyclopedia of Contemporary Christian Music, p. 33.
- Biography, Allmusic.com