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by Shayne Brian
Remember the albums that lived in your cassette deck, CD player or record collection? Beyond the Chorus: Classic CCM Rewind goes back to the artists, albums and stories that defined Contemporary Christian Music through the 70s, 80s and 90s, and discovers what happened next.Hosted by broadcaster and music interviewer Shayne Brian, each episode goes beyond the familiar songs to uncover the stories behind the music. The Rewind takes us back to where it all began. Out of the Crate pulls a classic album from the collection for a deeper listen. The Missing Years fills in the chapters that disappeared from view. And The Second Verse catches up with the artists, exploring where life and music took them next.From legendary names to forgotten favourites, expect candid conversations, deep cuts, classic albums, reunions, new releases, tours and stories from the people who helped shape a remarkable era of Christian music.Whether you grew up with Petra, Whiteheart, Resurrection Band, Amy Grant, M
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- 3 days ago1h 11m
Jimmy P. Brown II: From David Bowie to Deliverance and the Rise of Christian Metal
Jimmy P. Brown II, founder and frontman of pioneering Christian thrash metal band Deliverance, joins Shayne Brian for a rare, revealing conversation about the birth of Christian metal, the rise of Deliverance, the realities of the Christian music industry and his lifelong pursuit of artistic freedom.Long before Deliverance became one of the defining bands of Christian thrash metal, Jimmy was a young David Bowie fan growing up on glam rock, new wave and British pop. So how did a teenager who loved Bowie, Human League and Duran Duran end up fronting one of the heaviest bands in Christian music?Jimmy takes us back to the Los Angeles metal scene of the 1980s, playing the Sunset Strip, appearing on the influential California Metal compilation and signing with Frontline Records.He revisits the breakthrough success of Weapons of Our Warfare, its exposure on MTV, and the unexpected connection with Frank Peretti's bestselling Christian novels.But behind the music was a complicated story of record contracts, publishing rights, unpaid royalties, industry politics and creative disagreements.Jimmy speaks candidly about his relationship with Frontline Records, Michael Bloodgood's early warning, the controversy surrounding What a Joke, working with Terry Taylor on Stay of Execution, and the Word Records deal that ultimately left an album shelved.He also explains why he walked away from music in 1996, his return through projects including Fearful Symmetry and Jupiter 6, and the creative freedom he has found through his solo recordings, including Eraserhead.From the early days of Christian speed metal to the changing sound of Deliverance and the music he's creating today, this is a conversation about much more than heavy guitars.It's about faith, creativity, the music business, artistic integrity and the price of following your own musical instincts.The albums, the missing years, and what came next.In This EpisodeDavid Bowie and the early influences: Buying Diamond Dogs at just five or six years old, discovering new wave and receiving a prophetic word at the age of ten.The birth of Deliverance: Teaching himself guitar, starting the band at 15 and finding his place in the Los Angeles metal scene.Christian thrash metal in the 1980s: Playing the Sunset Strip and the Whisky a Go Go before reaching Christian audiences, and the surprising parallels with Metallica.Frontline Records and Intense Records: The California Metal compilation, Michael Bloodgood's warning, publishing agreements and the royalty disputes that followed.Weapons of Our Warfare: How the landmark 1990 album reached MTV and became one of the most recognised recordings in Christian metal.Musical evolution and industry pressure: What a Joke, Terry Taylor, Stay of Execution, River Disturbance and the unreleased Word Records project.Walking away and returning: Why Jimmy quit music in 1996 and how Fearful Symmetry, Jupiter 6 and his solo career opened new creative possibilities.The Second Verse: The legacy of Deliverance, where new fans should begin, his Patreon cover recordings and new music on the horizon.Chapters00:00 - Introduction: Jimmy P. Brown II and Deliverance02:22 - Growing Up with David Bowie and Discovering Music08:02 - Faith, a Prophetic Word and Learning Guitar11:43 - Why Thrash Metal? The Birth of Deliverance19:41 - Christian Metal, the Sunset Strip and Finding an Audience23:11 - California Metal, Metallica and the Early Deliverance Sound28:24 - Terry Taylor, Stay of Execution and the Changing Sound29:26 - Frontline Records, Publishing Deals and Royalty Disputes41:01 - Weapons of Our Warfare, MTV and the Breakthrough44:57 - What a Joke, Fan Expectations and Creative Freedom51:18 - Word Records, River Disturbance and the Shelved Album56:11 - Why Jimmy Walked Away from Music in 199657:36 - Fearful Symmetry, Jupiter 6 and His Solo Career59:02 - The Legacy of Deliverance and Where New Fans Should Start1:04:35 - Patreon, New Music, Personal Reflections and Part TwoConnect with Jimmy P. Brown II and DeliveranceJimmy P. Brown II Official Website:https://jpbii.com/Deliverance Official Website:https://deliverance23.com/Explore Jimmy's latest music, solo recordings, Patreon projects and the history
- 1 weeks ago56 min
Greg X. Volz: The Voice of Petra, Why He Left & the Backmasking Controversy
Before John Schlitt, there was Greg X. Volz, the powerhouse vocalist whose extraordinary four-octave range helped define the classic sound of Christian rock pioneers Petra.In this episode of Beyond the Chorus: Classic CCM Rewind, Shayne Brian sits down with Greg X. Volz for a fascinating journey through the Jesus Movement, the rise of Christian rock, Petra's biggest albums, and the personal decisions that changed his career.Greg reveals how a dinner party changed his life in 1970, leading him to Jesus, the Jesus Music movement and the formation of his band E, whose ministry saw more than 2,000 people baptised in a single year.He recalls meeting the original Petra at a Fort Wayne coffee house in 1971, his early involvement with the band, and eventually becoming the lead singer behind classic albums including Never Say Die, More Power to Ya, Not of This World and Beat the System.But what really happened when Greg left Petra at the height of their success?Greg reflects on relentless touring schedules of up to 300 days a year, the recording of Captured in Time and Space, the unexpected events surrounding his final performance, and the decision to leave the band that would eventually welcome John Schlitt as its new vocalist.He also explains Petra's dramatic musical evolution, from the softer sounds of Washes Whiter Than to the synthesisers and electronic production of Beat the System.And Greg's musical journey is far from over. He reveals that he has ten albums' worth of unreleased music sitting on his computer, offering a tantalising glimpse of what could be coming next. With decades of songwriting and recording behind him, Greg discusses the possibility of new music and the creative passion that continues to drive him.Out of the Vault: "Judas' Kiss"We revisit Petra's 1982 album More Power to Ya and the unforgettable "Judas' Kiss", exploring the controversy surrounding backwards messages in rock music, church opposition, record burnings and Petra's deliberately reversed message.Greg also discusses "Witch Hunt", the criticism Christian rock artists faced, and why the arguments surrounding rock music became such a defining part of the era.In this episodeGreg's musical inspirations, four-octave vocal range and daily vocal routineHis conversion in 1970, the Jesus Movement and the extraordinary ministry of EMeeting Petra, the REO Speedwagon connection and joining the bandRecording Never Say Die in six weeks on an $11,500 budgetTouring with Servant and spending up to 300 days a year on the roadWhy Petra's sound changed through the 1980sThe controversy surrounding "God Gave Rock and Roll to You"Leaving Petra, Captured in Time and Space and the Classic Petra reunion"Judas' Kiss", backmasking and the Christian rock controversyTen unreleased albums, the possibility of new Greg X. Volz music and what the future holdsStories about Pat Boone and Perry Como, plus a Fast Five roundChapters00:00 – Introduction: The Voice of Petra03:00 – Finding Faith in 1970 and the Jesus Movement09:44 – Meeting Petra and the Road to Joining the Band16:44 – Recording Never Say Die and Life on the Road20:38 – Why Greg Left Petra and the Classic Petra Reunion26:17 – How Petra's Sound Changed Through the 1980s31:24 – Four-Octave Range, Vocal Health and New Music on the Horizon36:26 – Out of the Vault: "Judas' Kiss" and Backmasking43:41 – Faith, Musical Freedom and Following Your Calling51:36 – Fast Five, Favourite Petra Album and What's NextConnect with Greg X. VolzWebsite: https://www.gregxvolz.com/Beyond the Chorus: Classic CCM RewindWe didn't just listen to these records. We lived with them.Beyond the Chorus revisits the artists, the albums, the missing years, and what came next, celebrating the pioneers of Jesus Music and classic contemporary Christian music from the 1970s, 80s and early 90s.Watch on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@BeyondTheChorusClassicCCMMusicJoin us on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/BeyondTheChorusSupport Beyond the Chorus on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/c
- 2 weeks ago54 min
Saving the Soundtrack of Our Lives: Steve Gilreath on Christian Music History
What happens to the music that shaped a generation when the records stop spinning?In this episode of Beyond the Chorus: Classic CCM Rewind, Shayne Brian welcomes Steve Gilreath, founding Executive Director of the Museum of Christian & Gospel Music in Nashville, Tennessee, for a fascinating journey through the history of Contemporary Christian Music (CCM), Gospel music and the artists who helped define a generation.From the pioneering days of Christian music to the crossover success of Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith, Sandi Patty and Rich Mullins, Steve reflects on the explosion of Christian music in the 1980s and 1990s, his decades working in the industry, and why preserving its remarkable history has become such an important mission.Steve takes us behind the scenes of Nashville's Museum of Christian & Gospel Music, just steps from the legendary Ryman Auditorium. Discover the stories behind rare memorabilia, handwritten lyrics, historic stage clothing and personal artifacts belonging to some of Christian music's most influential artists.We also explore the involvement of legendary record executive Mike Curb, the permanent home of the GMA Gospel Music Hall of Fame, and the museum's powerful connection to the American Civil Rights Movement through the music of Mahalia Jackson, Sam Cooke and the Fisk Jubilee Singers.Along the way, Steve shares personal stories involving Chris Tomlin, Kirk Franklin, Lauren Daigle, Petra, Stryper and Russ Taff, and explains why the museum is about much more than preserving old records. It's about remembering the faith, creativity and extraordinary people behind the songs.For anyone who grew up listening to classic Christian music, Christian rock and Gospel music, this is a celebration of the soundtrack to our lives.In This EpisodeSteve Gilreath's journey through the Christian music industry and his personal musical influences.The rise of Contemporary Christian Music and Amy Grant's crossover success.Why Nashville needed a museum dedicated to Christian and Gospel music.Rare memorabilia, including handwritten lyrics and historic artifacts.Mike Curb's involvement and the GMA Gospel Music Hall of Fame.Gospel music's connection to the Civil Rights Movement.Stories involving Rich Mullins, Michael W. Smith, Chris Tomlin, Kirk Franklin and Lauren Daigle.Preserving the legacy of artists who never achieved mainstream recognition.The museum's future and its mission to inspire new generations.Chapters00:00 - Introduction: Preserving the Soundtrack of a Generation04:29 - Steve Gilreath's Musical Journey, Amy Grant and Rich Mullins08:27 - The Rise and Fall of CCM's Mainstream Breakthrough14:39 - The Artists Who Shaped Steve's Career21:50 - Creating Nashville's Museum of Christian & Gospel Music26:14 - Gospel Music, the Civil Rights Movement and Mahalia Jackson31:03 - Inside the Museum: Petra, Stryper, Russ Taff and Rare Memorabilia37:09 - Mike Curb and the GMA Gospel Music Hall of Fame44:48 - Preserving Christian Music's Untold Stories and Handwritten Lyrics47:17 - The Future of the Museum and Its Lasting LegacyVisit the Museum of Christian & Gospel MusicDiscover the artists, artifacts and stories that shaped Christian and Gospel music.🌐 Official website: https://www.cgmmuseum.org/🎟️ Plan your visit: https://www.cgmmuseum.org/museum-ticket/👉 Museum Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CGMmuseum📍 402 Commerce Street, Nashville, Tennessee, USAListen to Classic CCM Rewind on Mixcloud📻 Love the music we're talking about? Now you can hear it again!Join Shayne Brian for Classic CCM Rewind, the new radio show celebrating the best Christian music from the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s.Rediscover the songs, forgotten classics, influential albums and legendary artists who provided the soundtrack to a generation of Christian music fans.🎶 Listen to the latest show, 19 October 2026, on Mixcloud:https://www.mixcloud.com/ClassicCCM/classic-ccm-rewind-19-october-2026-new/Connect with Beyond the Chorus🎧 Follow and subscribe to Beyond the Chorus: Classic CCM Rewind for more in-depth interviews with the legendary
- 3 weeks ago54 min
Beeb Birtles: Faith Behind the Hits...Little River Band and the Christian Music Connection
What was it like being a Christian in one of the world's biggest rock bands?Beeb Birtles, founding member of Little River Band, joins Shayne Brian on Beyond the Chorus: Classic CCM Rewind for a revealing conversation about faith, fame, songwriting and the challenges of following his Christian beliefs while navigating international rock stardom.From his early spiritual awakening to the pressures of touring with Little River Band, Beeb shares how his faith influenced his personal life, his music and some of the biggest decisions of his career.We explore the fascinating story behind the 1980 Birtles & Goble album The Last Romance, a largely overlooked release that has found an audience among classic contemporary Christian music (CCM) fans. Beeb discusses his song "Into My Life", which was recorded by The Imperials during the Russ Taff era, and the spiritual influences behind songs including "Fall From Paradise" and "Light of Day".Beeb also reflects on his departure from Little River Band in 1983, his move to Nashville, working with emerging artists and the way his understanding of Christianity has evolved over the decades.And there's an intriguing possibility still on the horizon: a gospel project Beeb hopes to record called The Choir Invisible.It's a conversation about the man behind the hits, the personal cost of conviction, and the surprising connections between Australian classic rock and the golden age of Christian music.In This EpisodeBeeb Birtles' personal Christian testimony and spiritual awakening.How faith shaped his experiences inside Little River Band.The challenges of maintaining Christian beliefs in the mainstream rock industry.The story behind Birtles & Goble's The Last Romance.How The Imperials came to record "Into My Life".Exploring spiritual themes in "Fall From Paradise" and "Light of Day".Why Beeb left Little River Band and began a new chapter.Nashville, songwriting, production and mentoring younger musicians.How faith, aging and experience have changed his definition of success.His hopes for a future gospel album, The Choir Invisible.Chapters00:00 - Introduction: Faith Behind the Hits02:44 - Finding Faith in the World of Rock and Roll09:30 - How Christianity Influenced His Songwriting16:39 - Birtles & Goble, The Last Romance and The Imperials21:41 - The Connection to Contemporary Christian Music27:27 - Leaving Little River Band and Following His Convictions35:11 - A New Chapter in Nashville38:07 - Mentoring Musicians and Growing Older in the Industry41:18 - An Evolving Christian Faith and Songs That Change Lives48:27 - Redefining Success, Life Lessons and Musical LegacyConnect with Beeb BirtlesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeebBirtlesBeyond the Chorus: Classic CCM RewindBeyond the Chorus revisits the artists, albums and untold stories that shaped contemporary Christian music throughout the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s.From classic Christian rock and Jesus Music to the artists who crossed between CCM and mainstream music, we're discovering what happened after the records stopped spinning.Follow and subscribe so you never miss an episode, and share the podcast with a friend who loves classic Christian music.YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BeyondTheChorusClassicCCMMusicFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeyondTheChorusSupport Beyond the Chorus on PatreonHelp keep the stories of classic CCM alive. Become a supporter for just $5 per month and enjoy bonus behind-the-scenes content, exclusive discussions, special offers and giveaways.Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/BeyondTheChorusDrop the needle. Press play. We're going back to where the music began.KeywordsBeeb Birtles, Little River Band, Beeb Birtles Christian faith, Little River Band Christian music, Birtles and Goble, The Last Romance, The Imperials, Russ Taff, Into My Life, Fall From Paradise, Light of Day, Graeham Goble, Australian rock history, contemporary Christian music, classic CCM, Christian rock history, 1980s Christian music, Nashville songwriters, Beyond the Chorus, Shayne Brian.#BeebBirtles #L
- Oct 6, 202646 min
What Happened to Avion? Randall Waller on Tragedy, Reinvention and the Road to the Super Bowl.
What happened to Australian Christian rock band Avion, and how did frontman Randall Waller eventually find himself playing guitar with Shania Twain at the Super Bowl?In Episode 6 of Beyond the Chorus: Classic CCM Rewind, Shayne Brian sits down with Randall Waller to revisit the tragic story of Avion, one of Australia's most promising 1980s bands.Avion emerged from the Christian music scene but never fitted comfortably into one world. Randall remembers signing with RCA, appearing on Countdown, hearing Avion on Australian radio and navigating the tension between the church and the mainstream music industry.Then, in 1987, tragedy changed everything.Randall reflects on the accident that killed Avion keyboard player Evan Murray, the impact it had on the band and the difficult process of rebuilding his life and career after Avion came to an end.That next chapter took him around the world. He worked as a guitar tech for Bonnie Tyler, returned to performing and worked with artists including John English, Rose Tattoo and The Party Boys.Then came the call that changed everything again.Randall tells the extraordinary story of recording an audition tape for Shania Twain, receiving a phone call from legendary producer Robert John "Mutt" Lange, flying to America and discovering during rehearsals that he had landed the job.He would go on to tour the world with Shania, with that journey eventually taking him all the way to the Super Bowl.The conversation also explores Randall's solo album More, which he describes as a "life statement", reflecting the beliefs, relationships, experiences and detours that shaped both his music and his life.From Avion and Australian Christian rock to Shania Twain, Mutt Lange and the Super Bowl, this is a story about music, loss, persistence and an extraordinary second act.Timestamps00:00 - Avion, Christian music and discovering a bigger rock sound02:28 - Avion caught between the church and mainstream rock06:28 - More: Randall Waller's musical life statement07:31 - Avion signs with RCA, backlash and Countdown15:08 - Touring with Dragon and the tragedy that ended Avion18:54 - Starting again, Bangkok, England and Bonnie Tyler25:13 - The road from Oz Rock to Shania Twain30:17 - Recording the Shania audition tape35:32 - The phone call from Mutt Lange and landing the job46:04 - From Avion to Shania Twain and the Super Bowl Randall WallerWebsite:https://randallwaller.net/Listen to or buy More:https://randallwaller.bandcamp.com/album/moreBeyond the Chorus: Classic CCM RewindYouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@BeyondTheChorusClassicCCMMusicFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/BeyondTheChorusSupport the show on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/cw/BeyondTheChorusSubscribe to Beyond the Chorus: Classic CCM Rewind for more conversations with the artists behind the albums, the missing years and what came next.
- Sep 29, 202656 min
Mike Roe: The 77s, Faith, Censorship and the Long Road to 7
Mike Roe of The 77s joins Shayne Brian on Beyond the Chorus: Classic CCM Rewind for a deep dive into more than four decades of one of Christian alternative rock's most influential and fiercely individual bands.From their beginnings as a church-backed outreach project in Sacramento to albums including Ping Pong Over the Abyss, The 77s, Sticks and Stones and the controversial Pray Naked, Mike looks back at a band that consistently refused to fit comfortably inside the traditional Christian music industry.Unlike many bands from the classic CCM era, The 77s never really went away. Their music moved through new wave, alternative rock, blues, psychedelia, power pop and roots music, building a loyal audience that continues today.Mike explains the unusual story behind the name The 77s, his early work on the radio program Rock and Religion, and how the band gradually learned to focus on great songwriting rather than forcing a message into the music.For Out of the Crate, we return to the band's 1982 debut Ping Pong Over the Abyss and explore the early sound and identity of The 77s. Mike also reveals why Sticks and Stones may be the best place for a new listener to start.We also revisit Pray Naked and the controversy surrounding its title, Christian bookstore censorship and the tension between faith, creativity and the expectations of the Christian music industry.Then we move to the new album 7. Mike explains why the record took around 12 years to complete, why "Heart Back" made him want to create another 77s album, and how "Hand to God" evolved from a hard-driving new wave arrangement into the slower, psychedelic version heard on the finished record.Mike also talks about how The 77s audience has changed since 1982, his overlooked solo and instrumental work including Daydream and Orbis, and what could be coming next from The 77s.For fans of The 77s, Mike Roe, Lost Dogs, The Choir, classic CCM, Christian alternative rock and 1980s Christian music, this is a conversation about faith, creativity, survival and more than forty years of refusing to fit neatly into anybody else's box.Timestamps00:00 - Why The 77s still matter after four decades03:18 - From Sacramento church outreach to The 77s08:46 - The dream that gave The 77s their name12:00 - Mike Roe on Rock and Religion21:43 - Ping Pong Over the Abyss and the early sound of The 77s25:39 - Pray Naked, censorship and Christian music31:47 - Why the new album 7 took 12 years36:44 - How "Heart Back" restarted The 77s40:02 - How The 77s audience has changed since 198245:01 - Mike Roe's overlooked solo and instrumental albumsConnect with The 77sOfficial website:http://www.77s.com/The 77s music:https://the77s.bandcamp.com/New album 7:https://the77srock.bandcamp.com/album/7Beyond the Chorus: Classic CCM RewindYouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@BeyondTheChorusClassicCCMMusicFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/BeyondTheChorusPatreon:https://www.patreon.com/cw/BeyondTheChorusFollow and subscribe to Beyond the Chorus: Classic CCM Rewind, and share the show with anyone who loves classic Christian music and the bands that helped shape it.Drop the needle. Press play. We're going beyond the chorus.
- Sep 22, 202643 min
Kim Boyce: Classic CCM, Family, Faith and a 40-Year Full-Circle Moment
Nearly 40 years ago, Kim Boyce was my very first artist interview.I was 19, she was touring Australia with David Meece, and after sitting down and completing the interview, I discovered I had made one fairly significant mistake: I hadn't pressed record.Kim graciously sat down and did the entire interview with me again.Now, almost four decades later, we've come full circle.In Episode 4 of Beyond the Chorus: Classic CCM Rewind, I reconnect with Kim Boyce, one of the distinctive voices of 1980s and 1990s Contemporary Christian Music, to talk about the songs, albums, faith, family and unexpected turns that shaped her life both inside and outside the CCM industry.Kim takes us back to her early years growing up around Southern Gospel music, discovering artists including The Archers, Sweet Comfort Band, Andraé Crouch and The Imperials, and the unusual path that took her from Miss Florida and the Miss America pageant to a recording career in Christian music.We talk about her early work with Carman on The Champion, signing with Myrrh Records, touring Australia with David Meece, and what it was like discovering that people on the other side of the world already knew her songs.Kim also goes behind the music of her 1986 self-titled debut album, including “Love Resurrection,” “Darkened Hearts” and “Here,” and reflects on working with musicians and songwriters including Brian Tankersley, Tom Hemby, Tim Miner and Cindy Cruse.We revisit one of Kim's favourite albums, Time and Again, its classic Hollywood-inspired imagery, and her dance-pop reinvention of Rare Earth's “I Just Want to Celebrate.”But this conversation goes well beyond the records.Kim talks candidly about why she eventually stepped away from the relentless CCM cycle of albums, radio, touring and television after becoming a mother, and why choosing her family became more important than chasing the next hit.We follow her story through a new chapter in Branson, Missouri, where she returned to the Southern Gospel music of her childhood, performed for a decade and later created an all-gospel show with her husband Gary.Kim also shares some deeply personal reflections on faith, grief and family, before bringing us up to date with her life today.And, of course, I had to ask the question longtime Kim Boyce fans will want answered:Could there ever be another Kim Boyce album?For me, this is one of the most personal episodes of Beyond the Chorus so far. Kim was there at the very beginning of my journey as an interviewer, and getting the chance to sit down with her again nearly 40 years later feels like closing a very special circle.Thankfully, this time I remembered to press record.In this episode:Kim Boyce remembers touring Australia with David Meece near the beginning of her recording career.How Southern Gospel, The Archers, Sweet Comfort Band, Andraé Crouch and The Imperials shaped her musical world.From Miss Florida and Miss America to a career in Contemporary Christian Music.Singing with Carman on The Champion and the road to signing with Myrrh Records.The stories behind “Love Resurrection,” “Darkened Hearts,” “Here” and “Not Too Far From Here.”Why Time and Again remains one of Kim's favourite albums.Turning Rare Earth's “I Just Want to Celebrate” into an 80s CCM dance-pop favourite.Why Kim Boyce walked away from the CCM touring and recording cycle to focus on family.Her years performing Southern Gospel music in Branson and the album that was never released.The renewed interest in classic 1980s Christian music and whether Kim could record again.Timestamps00:00 - Revisiting Kim Boyce and the music of classic CCM01:22 - My first interview with Kim and the forgotten record button02:59 - Touring Australia with David Meece06:04 - Southern Gospel, Miss Florida and Miss America11:18 - The 1986 debut album and “Love Resurrection”13:45 - Writing “Darkened Hearts” with Tom Hemby21:35 - Why Time and Again remains a favourite23:47 - Reinventing “I Just Want to Celebrate”24:36 - Why Kim stepped away from the CCM industry35:11 - Could there be another Kim Boyce album?Follow Kim BoyceFacebook:<a href="https://www.facebook
- Sep 15, 20261h 12m
Ojo Taylor: Undercover, Faith, Doubt and the Road to Behold
Undercover helped push the boundaries of Christian rock in the 1980s. But what happened when the songwriter behind the music began questioning the beliefs that shaped it?In this episode of Beyond the Chorus: Classic CCM Rewind, I’m joined by Joseph “Ojo” Taylor to revisit Undercover’s beginnings, the story behind “Boys and Girls Renounce the World”, and the long personal and musical journey that led to his new solo album, Behold.Ojo takes us back to Southern California’s punk and new wave scene, where Undercover brought an unexpected sound and attitude into churches. We discuss the pressures placed on Christian musicians, how divorce affected his songwriting, and his changing relationship with Christianity.We also explore the missing years: raising five children, returning to education, working in corporate finance and becoming a music industry professor. Then we dig into Behold, from forgotten guitar recordings and familiar collaborators to “The Altars”, “May It Be So” and finding the courage to sing his own songs.It’s an honest conversation about classic Christian music, changing beliefs, creative freedom and allowing an artist’s story to keep moving forward.In this episodeUndercover’s origins and Ojo’s early musical influences.Bringing punk and new wave into the Christian music scene.“Boys and Girls Renounce the World” and a turning point in his life.Divorce, doubt and the expectation that Christian artists should have all the answers.Fatherhood, education and life beyond Undercover.The twenty-year journey behind Behold.Reconnecting with Gym Nicholson on “The Altars”.“May It Be So”, its choir and its message for children.Making music with the freedom to reflect who you are today.Timestamps00:00 Introduction: Undercover, Ojo Taylor and Behold03:37 Becoming Ojo: early influences, punk and new wave10:51 Forming Undercover and bringing a new sound into churches20:28 Boys and Girls Renounce the World, divorce and artistic honesty34:26 Faith, doubt and Ojo’s changing spiritual path39:19 The missing years: fatherhood, education and teaching47:28 Creating Behold: forgotten recordings and musical collaborators57:22 The Altars, Gym Nicholson and the crossed-out album title1:02:42 May It Be So: a prayer for children1:05:12 A new chapter: creative freedom and finding his voiceConnect with Ojo TaylorWebsite: https://ojotaylor.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ojotaylorInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ojo_taylorBuy Behold: https://shop-thechoir.myshopify.com/collections/ojo-taylorFollow Beyond the Chorus: Classic CCM RewindDiscover the artists, albums, missing years and new chapters behind classic Christian music with Shayne Brian.YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BeyondTheChorusClassicCCMMusicFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeyondTheChorusPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/BeyondTheChorusFollow and subscribe so you never miss an episode, and share the show with someone who loves classic Christian music and the stories behind it.#BeyondTheChorus #OjoTaylor #UndercoverBand #ClassicCCM #ChristianRock #Behold
About Beyond the Chorus: Classic CCM Rewind
Remember the albums that lived in your cassette deck, CD player or record collection? Beyond the Chorus: Classic CCM Rewind goes back to the artists, albums and stories that defined Contemporary Christian Music through the 70s, 80s and 90s, and discovers what happened next.Hosted by broadcaster and music interviewer Shayne Brian, each episode goes beyond the familiar songs to uncover the stories behind the music. The Rewind takes us back to where it all began. Out of the Crate pulls a classic album from the collection for a deeper listen. The Missing Years fills in the chapters that disappeared from view. And The Second Verse catches up with the artists, exploring where life and music took them next.From legendary names to forgotten favourites, expect candid conversations, deep cuts, classic albums, reunions, new releases, tours and stories from the people who helped shape a remarkable era of Christian music.Whether you grew up with Petra, Whiteheart, Resurrection Band, Amy Grant, M
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