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Guardian
Guardian (l to r) - Rowe, Bach, Ney, Palacios
Guardian (l to r) - Rowe, Bach, Ney, Palacios
Background information
Origin USA
Genre(s) Christian Rock
Christian Contemporary
Christian metal
Years active 1982–present
Website Guardian on Myspace
Members
David Bach
Tony Palacios
Jamie Rowe
Karl Ney
Former members
Paul Cawley
David Caro
James Isham
Rikk Hart

Guardian is a Contemporary Christian Music hard-rock band that was originally formed in the 80's. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the A music genre is a categorical and typological construct that identifies musical sounds as belonging to a particular category and type of music that can be distinguished from other Christian rock (occasionally abbreviated CR) is a form of Rock music played by bands whose members are Christians and who often focus the lyrics on Contemporary Christian Music (or CCM; also by its religious neutral term " inspirational music " is a genre of Popular music which is Christian metal is a form of Heavy metal music which as well as its many subgenres, contains Christian lyrics and themes See also 1982 in music (UK Musical groups established in 1982 Record labels established in 1982 David Bach may refer to David Bach (author, financial columnist and author David Bach (musician, bass guitarist Tony Palacios is the lead guitarist of the Christian hard rock band Guardian. Jamie Rowe (born April 7 1970 as Earl Wilson Rowe Jr) is the lead vocalist of the Christian hard rock band Guardian. Contemporary Christian Music (or CCM; also by its religious neutral term " inspirational music " is a genre of Popular music which is The band released six studio albums, three additional albums in Spanish—and toured extensively worldwide. An album or record album is a collection of related audio or Music tracks distributed to the public In the late 90's, the members decided to part ways and dedicate time to other personal projects, however they occasionally reunite for a select show.

Contents

History

The early years

The band was founded in 1982 under the name Fusion, by bassist David Bach and singer Paul Cawley. Year 1982 ( MCMLXXXII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link displays the 1982 Gregorian calendar) A bass player (bassist is a Musician who plays a Double bass, Bass guitar, keyboard bass or wind David Bach may refer to David Bach (author, financial columnist and author David Bach (musician, bass guitarist [1] They added drummer Rikk Hart and guitarist James Isham shortly after. A drummer is a Musician who plays a Drum or drums particularly a Drum kit ("drum set" or "trap set" Marching percussion A guitarist is a Musician who plays the Guitar. Guitarists may perform solo pieces or play with ensembles and bands of a wide variety of genres The band played a futuristic style of rock, even sporting body armour when they played. The future is commonly understood to contain all events that have yet to occur Rock music is a genre of Popular music often though not necessarily employing Electric guitar, Bass guitar, and Drums. A ballistic vest is an item of protective clothing that absorbs the impact from gun-fired Projectiles and shrapnel fragments from explosion In 1984, they recorded a six song EP called Rock In Victory. Year 1984 ( MCMLXXXIV) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1984 Gregorian calendar) An extended play ( EP) is a Vinyl record, CD, or Music download which contains more music than a single, but is too short to qualify Some time later, they replaced Isham with David Caro. Caro arrived just in time for one of the first shifts in the band's trajectory.


The band managed to strike a record deal with Enigma Records in 1985. A recording contract (commonly called a record deal) is a legal agreement between a Record label and a Recording artist (or group where the artist Enigma Records was a popular rock and alternative Record label in the 1980s Year 1985 ( MCMLXXXV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link displays 1985 Gregorian calendar) When they found out there was a band going by the same name, they changed theirs to Gardian (with no "U"). According to Bach, the "U" was omitted

“ to keep the spelling at 7 letters in line with the playful Stryper numerology of the day ”

. The band played the Sunset Strip relentlessly

“ being both laughed at, as well as marvelled at, for wearing full body armor on stage at the Whisky-A-Go-Go ”

according to Bach. The Sunset Strip is the name given to the mile and a half stretch of Sunset Boulevard that passes through West Hollywood California. Still, they managed to release another EP called Voyager in 1987. An extended play ( EP) is a Vinyl record, CD, or Music download which contains more music than a single, but is too short to qualify Year 1987 ( MCMLXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays 1987 Gregorian calendar)

Some time later, Caro left due to personal issues and was replaced with Tony Palacios. David Caro currently plays guitar at his church in Hesperia, CA. The City of Hesperia is part of San Bernardino County California located in the Mojave Desert northeast of Los Angeles The band added the "U" to their name and in 1989 released their first album called First Watch, produced by Stryper's Oz Fox. Year 1989 ( MCMLXXXIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link displays 1989 Gregorian calendar) An album or record album is a collection of related audio or Music tracks distributed to the public First Watch is the first official album of Christian rock band Guardian. Stryper is a Grammy Award nominated Christian metal band from Orange County California, USA. Oz Fox (born as Richard Afonso Martinez on June 18, 1961 in Whittier, California to Richard Joseph Martinez and Jessie Maria Martinez This release featured a melodic metal sound in the same veign as Stryper or Van Halen[1] and was followed by extensive touring through the United States and Japan. Stryper is a Grammy Award nominated Christian metal band from Orange County California, USA. Van Halen is a Hard rock band formed in in 1972 They enjoyed success from the release of their self titled debut album in 1978 The United States of America —commonly referred to as the For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics. When the tour finished in 1990, Cawley and Hart were unable to handle the stresses of touring and left the band. Year 1990 ( MCMXC) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1990 Gregorian calendar)

The New Guardian

Bach and Palacios asked to be freed of their Enigma contract, requesting a more Christian label. A contract is an exchange of promises between two or more parties to do or refrain from doing an act which is enforceable in a court of law A Christian is a person who adheres to Christianity, a monotheistic Religion centered on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth After they were released, singer Jamie Rowe and drummer Karl Ney joined the band. A drummer is a Musician who plays a Drum or drums particularly a Drum kit ("drum set" or "trap set" Marching percussion They started working with new producers Dino and John Elefante on their second album, finally releasing Fire and Love in 1991 under the Pakaderm label. John Elefante is an American Contemporary Christian Music singer songwriter performer and producer. Fire and Love is the second album of Christian Metal band Guardian. Year 1991 ( MCMXCI) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar. [1] The response to the album was overwhelming and one of the videos was included in the MTV's Headbangers Ball rotation. MTV ( Music Television) is an American Cable television network based in New York City. Headbangers Ball was a Television show about heavy metal and hardcore music airing on MTV2, MTV Australia, MTV After touring with Stryper in 1992,[1] the band released their third album, Miracle Mile in 1993. Stryper is a Grammy Award nominated Christian metal band from Orange County California, USA. Miracle Mile is the third album of Christian rock band Guardian. Year 1993 ( MCMXCIII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1993 Gregorian calendar) The album was a departure from their first two releases as the band began to integrate Rhythm and Blues elements into their music. [1] The album quickly rose the charts, and reached the CCM Top Five.

After a new deal with Myrrh Records, they followed with an experimental acoustic album Swing, Swang, Swung in 1994. Myrrh Records, founded in 1972 by Billy Ray Hearn as a division of Word Records, was one of the United States most successful Experimental music is a term introduced by composer John Cage in 1955 Acoustic music refers to music that solely or primarily uses instruments which produce sound through entirely acoustic means as opposed to Electronic means Swing Swang Swung is the fourth studio album of Christian rock band Guardian. Year 1994 ( MCMXCIV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full 1994 Gregorian calendar) The album was recorded in producer's (John & Dino Elefante) garage and featured a stripped down, blues based sound. John Elefante is an American Contemporary Christian Music singer songwriter performer and producer. The Blues is a vocal and instrumental form of Music based on the use of the Blue notes It emerged as an accessible form of self-expression [1] Also, the band's first Spanish album Nunca Te Dire Adiós was released in 1995 rising the band's popularity in Latin America. Year 1995 ( MCMXCV) was a Common year starting on Sunday. Events of 1995

The band then switched to producer Steve Taylor. Roland Stephen Taylor (born December 9, 1957) is an American Singer, Songwriter, Record producer and Film director Under his direction they returned to a harder sound, adjusting to new trends in the genre, and released Buzz in 1995. Buzz is one of the albums from Christian rock band Guardian. The album was released in October 1995 and was produced by Steve Taylor. Year 1995 ( MCMXCV) was a Common year starting on Sunday. Events of 1995 [1] They supported the release with yet another tour. In 1997, the band released Bottle Rocket and their second Spanish album, Promesa. Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar Bottle Rocket is one of the albums from Christian rock band Guardian. Promesa is the second Spanish album released by Christian rock band Guardian. These are the last original albums to date to feature all current members.

With growing shifts in the rock genre, the band decided to take some time off and dedicate to other personal projects. During this time, the band released a self-produced tribute to Stryper called The Yellow and Black Attack Is Back!!. Stryper is a Grammy Award nominated Christian metal band from Orange County California, USA. The album is a direct remake of Stryper's album of the same name. Stryper is a Grammy Award nominated Christian metal band from Orange County California, USA. In 2001, the band members (sans Bach) released their third Spanish album called Dime. Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. Dime (Tell me is the third Spanish album released by Christian rock band Guardian. It featured nine songs written in Spanish exclusively for this album and one in English. An album or record album is a collection of related audio or Music tracks distributed to the public English is a West Germanic language originating in England and is the First language for most people in the United Kingdom, the United States Bach was not able to take part due to time constraints.

The later years

Bassist David Bach at Cornerstone in 2001.
Bassist David Bach at Cornerstone in 2001.

In the summer of 2001, Guardian joined other legendary Christian hard rock bands (including Bride) on the HM Stage at the Cornerstone Music Festival near Bushnell, IL. Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. Bride is a Christian Heavy Metal / Hard rock band formed in the 80s by brothers Dale and Troy Thompson. HM The Hard Music Magazine is an American bimonthly publication focusing on both Christianity and Hard rock. Cornerstone Festival is a Christian Music festival put on by Jesus People USA and held annually around the 4th of July near Bushnell The show was intended to be a tribute to the Christian metal heyday of the 80s and early 90s, however Guardian made the show a reunion of sorts and performed songs spanning their entire catalog.

In 2004, it was announced that the band will start to tour again in 2005, and will probably record a new album in the near future. "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. In December of 2005, the band recorded an updated remake of their signature ballad "Never Say Goodbye" with producer Phil Madeira. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Phil Madeira is an American Songwriter, producer, Musician and Singer from Nashville, Tennessee.

In April of 2006, producer Dino Elefante told Jesus Freak Hideout that Guardian would release Triple Five, a compilation with a couple new songs on the Selectric Records imprint. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Jesus Freak Hideout is a Christian music website The website specializes in reviewing previewing and selling Christian albums [2] More recently, Jamie Rowe said that there may be a complete CD of all new material rather than Triple Five. However, these plans have been put on hold as time restraints make it difficult for the band to get together.

In October of 2006, Guardian made a rare live appearance at the ARPA Awards in Mexico City where they performed a medley of some of their Spanish hits. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Mexico City (in Spanish: Ciudad de México, México DF, México or simply Méjico) is the Capital city of Mexico

In February of 2007, Guardian joined fellow Christian-metal veterans, Bride and Tourniquet onstage in Germany at the Legends of Rock festival. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Bride is a Christian Heavy Metal / Hard rock band formed in the 80s by brothers Dale and Troy Thompson. Tourniquet is a Christian neo-classical progressive Thrash metal band formed in 1989 Los Angeles California USA.

Post-Guardian

After the band went on semi-hiatus in the late 90s, bassist David Bach served as VP of A&R for 5 years with EMI's ForeFront Records. Forefront Records was also a punk record label and distribution in Hoboken New Jersey He also served in the same capacity for Sony/BMG-owned Reunion Records before reuniting with veteran producers John and Dino Elefante in a production company called 3. Sony BMG Music Entertainment is a diverse music and entertainment group Reunion Records is a Brentwood Tennessee based division of Sony Music Entertainment started in 1982 by Dan Harrell and Mike Blanton John Elefante is an American Contemporary Christian Music singer songwriter performer and producer. 1 Productions. Guitarist Tony Palacios mixes and produces records for a diverse blend of CCM acts. Tony Palacios is the lead guitarist of the Christian hard rock band Guardian. Karl Ney is owner of The Bennett Company, an Artist and Business Management Firm which represents international CCM and mainstream recording artists. His latest act to partner with is a new band out of Boise, ID called A Rotterdam November. Jamie Rowe remains active as a solo artist as well as lead singer for power pop band The Ruled. Jamie Rowe (born April 7 1970 as Earl Wilson Rowe Jr) is the lead vocalist of the Christian hard rock band Guardian. He also works as a part time youth minister while running a successful viral marketing business.

Band Members

Current Members

Former members

Discography

Studio & Official Albums

Spanish Albums

Independent Releases

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g Powell, Mark Allan (2002). David Bach may refer to David Bach (author, financial columnist and author David Bach (musician, bass guitarist The electric bass guitar (also called electric bass, or simply bass; ˈbeɪs as in "base" is a Stringed instrument played primarily with the Year 1982 ( MCMLXXXII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link displays the 1982 Gregorian calendar) Tony Palacios is the lead guitarist of the Christian hard rock band Guardian. The guitar is a Musical instrument with ancient roots that is used in a wide variety of musical styles Year 1989 ( MCMLXXXIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link displays 1989 Gregorian calendar) Jamie Rowe (born April 7 1970 as Earl Wilson Rowe Jr) is the lead vocalist of the Christian hard rock band Guardian. Singing is the act of producing musical sounds with the voice, which is often contrasted with Speech. Year 1990 ( MCMXC) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1990 Gregorian calendar) A drum kit (also drum set or trap set) is a collection of Drums Cymbals and sometimes other Percussion instruments such as cowbells Year 1990 ( MCMXC) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1990 Gregorian calendar) Singing is the act of producing musical sounds with the voice, which is often contrasted with Speech. Year 1982 ( MCMLXXXII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link displays the 1982 Gregorian calendar) Year 1990 ( MCMXC) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1990 Gregorian calendar) The guitar is a Musical instrument with ancient roots that is used in a wide variety of musical styles Year 1985 ( MCMLXXXV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link displays 1985 Gregorian calendar) Year 1988 ( MCMLXXXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link displays 1988 Gregorian calendar) The guitar is a Musical instrument with ancient roots that is used in a wide variety of musical styles Year 1982 ( MCMLXXXII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link displays the 1982 Gregorian calendar) Year 1984 ( MCMLXXXIV) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1984 Gregorian calendar) A drum kit (also drum set or trap set) is a collection of Drums Cymbals and sometimes other Percussion instruments such as cowbells Year 1982 ( MCMLXXXII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link displays the 1982 Gregorian calendar) Year 1990 ( MCMXC) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1990 Gregorian calendar) First Watch is the first official album of Christian rock band Guardian. Year 1989 ( MCMLXXXIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link displays 1989 Gregorian calendar) Fire and Love is the second album of Christian Metal band Guardian. Year 1991 ( MCMXCI) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar. Year 1993 ( MCMXCIII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1993 Gregorian calendar) Swing Swang Swung is the fourth studio album of Christian rock band Guardian. Year 1994 ( MCMXCIV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full 1994 Gregorian calendar) Year 1995 ( MCMXCV) was a Common year starting on Sunday. Events of 1995 Bottle Rocket is a 1996 film directed by Wes Anderson. It was co-written by Anderson and Owen Wilson. Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar Smashes The Best of Guardian is a compilation album released by Christian rock band Guardian. Year 1999 ( MCMXCIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar) Year 1995 ( MCMXCV) was a Common year starting on Sunday. Events of 1995 Promesa is the second Spanish album released by Christian rock band Guardian. Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar) Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar Year 1998 ( MCMXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar) Year 1999 ( MCMXCIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar) 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. "Guardian", Encyclopedia of Contemporary Christian Music, First printing, Peabody, Massachusetts: Hendrickson Publishers, 393-395. Peabody (pronunciation ˈpiːbədi is a city in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts ( is a state located in the New England region of the northeastern United States. ISBN 1-56563-679-1.  
  2. ^ Jesusfreakhideout.com Music News: April 2006 (2006-04-05). Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 456 - St Patrick returns to Ireland as a missionary bishop
  3. ^ Van Pelt, Doug (March/April 1999). Year 1999 ( MCMXCIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar) "Indie Album Reviews: GUARDIAN". HM Magazine (76). HM The Hard Music Magazine is an American bimonthly publication focusing on both Christianity and Hard rock. ISSN 1066-6923. An International Standard Serial Number ( ISSN) is a unique eight-digit number used to identify a print or electronic Periodical publication.  
  4. ^ a b Van Pelt, Doug (January/February 2000). 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. "Album Reviews: GUARDIAN". HM Magazine (81). HM The Hard Music Magazine is an American bimonthly publication focusing on both Christianity and Hard rock. ISSN 1066-6923. An International Standard Serial Number ( ISSN) is a unique eight-digit number used to identify a print or electronic Periodical publication.  

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