Hearts of Saints is an American contemporary Christian alternative rock worship band, while they were formerly known as, Special D. They come from Hopkinsville, Kentucky, where the band started making music in 2005, and their frontman is Craig Felker. The first studio album, Hearts of Saints, was released by Revolution Art, in 2010. Their subsequent studio album, For All of Us, was released independently, in 2013.
Hearts of Saints | |
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| Also known as | Special D |
| Origin | Hopkinsville, Kentucky |
| Genres | Contemporary Christian music, Christian rock, Christian alternative rock, worship |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Labels | Revolution Art |
| Members | Craig Felker Jesse Grisham Joel Purdy |
| Past members | L.J. Granstaff Jason Killebrew |
| Website | heartsofsaints |
Background edit
Hearts of Saints is a contemporary Christian alternative rock worship band from Hopkinsville, Kentucky, while they were formed in 2005, being known as Special D.[1][2] They changed the name to Hearts of Saints around 2009. Their current members are lead vocalist, Craig Felker, guitarist and background vocalist, Jesse Grisham, and bassist, Joel Purdy, while their past members were background vocalist and guitarist, L.J. Granstaff, and drummer, Jason Killebrew.[1][2]
Music history edit
The band commenced as a musical entity in 2005, with their first release, Over and Over, an extended play as Special D, that was released independently, in 2008.[1] They released, a studio album, Hearts of Saints, on January 26, 2010, with Revolution Art.[3][4][5] Their subsequent studio album, For All of Us, was released independently, on January 15, 2013.[6][7][8][9][10]
Members edit
Current members[2]
- Craig Felker - lead vocals
- Jesse Grisham - guitar, backing vocals
- Joel Purdy - bass
Former members[1]
- L.J. Granstaff - guitar, backing vocals
- Jason Killebrew - drums
Discography edit
Studio albums
- Hearts of Saints (January 26, 2010, Revolution Art)[4]
- For All of Us (January 15, 2013, Independent)[9]
EPs
- Over and Over (2008, Independent, as Special D)[1]
References edit
- ^ a b c d e Jesus Freak Hideout. "Hearts of Saints". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved August 5, 2015.
- ^ a b c Hearts of Saints. "About". Facebook. Retrieved August 5, 2015.
- ^ Grimsditch, Carl (February 7, 2010). "Review: Hearts of Saints - Hearts of Saints". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved August 5, 2015.
- ^ a b Gelwicks, Roger (January 19, 2010). "Hearts of Saints, "Hearts of Saints" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved August 5, 2015.
- ^ Davies, Jono (April 16, 2010). "Reviews - Hearts of Saints - Hearts of Saints". Louder Than the Music. Retrieved August 5, 2015.
- ^ Holland, Doug (March 6, 2013). "Review: For All of Us - Hearts of Saints". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved August 5, 2015.
- ^ Van Pelt, Doug. "Hearts of Saints - For All of Us". HM Magazine. p. 40. Retrieved August 5, 2015.
- ^ Andre, Jonathan (January 8, 2013). "Review : Hearts of Saints - For All of Us". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved August 5, 2015.
- ^ a b Gangl, Bert (February 18, 2013). "Hearts of Saints, "For All of Us" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved August 5, 2015.
- ^ Furbeck, Amanda. "Hearts of Saints: For All of Us". Worship Leader. p. 82. Retrieved August 15, 2015.