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| Third Day (a Christian rock band) |
Okay guys, Third Day, one of our favorite Christian rock bands formed in the 1990s and consisting of Mac Powell as lead singer/vocalist (come on, we all love Powell's gritty voice, yes?), guitarist Mark Lee, David Carr and Billy Wilkins (former member) is calling it quits this June.
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No, the guys are still good friends by the way, so don't start a stale rumor mill just yet.
The lead singer, Mac Powell, said this in an interview last week: "It’s great that we get a chance to close the chapter in our own timing and in our own way. Nobody is mad at each other,” he said. “We’re still friends and still buds. We’re riding off into the sunset in a good way.” Each band member will now pursue individual creative interests.
As four-time GRAMMY® Award-winners and a multi-platinum selling band, Third Day will hit the road one last time from the end May 2018 to headline their FAREWELL TOUR, which concludes an extraordinary touring career that spans 25 years and boasts legions of loyal fans from around the world. The tour will run from May 31 to June 27.
In addition to performing their hits during the tour, Mark Lee will also be sharing new music and stories from his critically acclaimed autobiography, Hurt Road, which released last year. Worship leader Matt Maher will be a special guest on the tour, and other guests will be featured in different markets.
Some good news though...
Mac Powell will continue making music with his band Mac Powell and the Family Reunion.
FYI, Powell has been pursuing a side career in country music in recent years with his band releasing two independent albums and touring solo as well as doing shows with country traditionalist Craig Morgan.
He may release an album and a Christmas album later on in the year. Let's wait and see.
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As my tribute to them, here are but a few of their songs that have influenced my worship and as a Gomer...
Note: Click on the song titles to download the free audio (standard quality mp3).
1. Born Again (from the 2008 album Revelation).
2. God of Wonders (from the 2003 album Offerings 2: All I Have to Give).
3. I Need A Miracle (from the 2012 album Miracle).
4. In Jesus' Name featuring Michael W. Smith, Natalie Grant & Michael Tait of Newsboys (from the 2015 album Lead Us Back: Songs of Worship).
5. You're So Good to Me (from the 2003 album Offerings 2: All I Have to Give).
6. Your Love Is Like A River (from the 2015 album Lead Us Back: Songs of Worship)
7. King of Glory (from the 2002 album Offerings: A Worship Album)
We will miss you Third Day!!
Bonface Morris.