Bryan Duncan
| Bryan Duncan | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 16, 1953 |
| Origin | Riverside, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Contemporary Christian Pop music Soul |
| Instruments | Keyboards, Vocals |
| Years active | 1973–present |
| Labels | Light Records Modern Art Records Myrrh Records Diadem Music Red Road Records |
| Associated acts | Sweet Comfort Band |
| Website | www.bryanduncan.com |
Bryan Duncan (born on March 16, 1953 in Riverside, California) is an American CCM musician. he is best known for his role in the Sweet Comfort Band and subsequent solo career that, combined, spanned more than twenty-five years. He is currently involved with the Nehosoul Band and "Radio Rehab" podcast.
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[edit] History
Duncan is a Dove Award- and Grammy Award-winning American Christian musician who started his career in 1973 with the Jesus music band Sweet Comfort Band. The band went their separate ways in 1984 having made the successful transition to Contemporary Christian music. 1985 marked the beginning of his solo career. Bryan has sold in excess of 1 million records, released 15 solo albums, and appeared on several compilation projects. He has released three solo video projects and one joint tour video as well as having done the video for Left Behind: The Movie. Bryan has been the recipient of three Dove Awards and has received multiple Dove Award nominations.
Bryan has had many number one hits over the years including "Traces of Heaven," "Things are Gonna Change," "United We Stand" and "Don't Look Away" from the Slow Revival album; "Love Takes Time," "You Don't Leave Me Lonely," "Into My Heart," "When It Comes to Love" and "I'll Not Forget You" from the Mercy album; and "A Heart Like Mine" from the compilation My Utmost for His Highest.
Recently, Duncan started his own record label called Red Road Records, short for Redemption Road Records.
Duncan created a non-profit on-line radio show and podcast entitled "Radio Rehab"[1] to encourage people in daily life. He released two books in 2010: Hog Wash, a book for bikers and Dear God...Really?. Currently Duncan, Rogers, and Vail Johnson (of the Kenny G. band) are writing together for Bryan's first solo project since Joyride with a release date in 2011 on Red Road Records.
[edit] NehoSoul Band
In 2003, Duncan started a new band called the Nehosoul Band with musicians Ricky B. Rogers (bass player, music director,co-writer), composer and keyboardist Phil Curry, lead guitarist Walter Finch, and drummer Sam Matthews. The Nehosoul Band produced Music City Live in 2004, "A Nehosoul Christmas'' in 2005, and "Still Dancin'" in 2008. The band members represent a wide range of influences over the years of each career with the goal of making their mark, setting new standards, and creating timeless music.
- NehoSoul Band Members
- Ricky B. Rogers
- Walter Finch
- Phil Curry
- Sam Mathews
- Tim Coleman - saxophone
- Guest musicians
- Michael Bloodgood
- Mathew Burgess (3 Doors Down)
- Steve Cabales
- Bob Carlisle
- Rick Elias
- Irene Kelly Gaines
- Tim Gaines (of Stryper) - bass: one song on Music City live
- Don Garburg
- Vail Johnson
- Phil Keaggy
- John Lawry
- Carl Kelley
- Darrell Mansfield
- Kevin Max
- Jason Palmer
- Randy Thomas
- Jakael Tristram
- Mycle Wastman
- Roger M. Wood - Keyboard and Hammond B3
[edit] Discography
[edit] With Sweet Comfort Band
- Sweet Comfort - 1977 (Maranatha! Records)
- Breaking the Ice - 1979 (Light Records)
- Hold on Tight - 1980 (Light Records)
- Hearts of Fire - 1981 (Light Records)
- Cutting Edge - 1982 (Light Records)
- Perfect Timing - 1984 (Light Records)
[edit] Solo
- Have Yourself Committed - 1985 (Light Records)
- Holy Rollin' - 1986 (Light Records)
- Whistlin' In the Dark - 1987 (Modern Art Records)
- Strong Medicine - 1989 (Myrrh Records)
- Anonymous Confessions of a Lunatic Friend - 1990 (Myrrh Records)
- Mercy - 1992 (Myrrh Records)
- Slow Revival - 1994 (Myrrh Records)
- Christmas is Jesus - 1995 (Myrrh Records)
- Quiet Prayers - 1996 (Myrrh Records)
- Blue Skies - 1996 (Myrrh Records)
- The Last Time I Was Here - 1998 (Myrrh Records)
- Love Takes Time: 17 Timeless Classics - 1999 (Myrrh Records)
- Joyride - 2000 (Diadem Music)
[edit] With The NehoSoul Band
- Music City Live - 2004 (Red Road Records)
- A NehoSoul Christmas - 2005 (Red Road Records)
- Still Dancin' - 2009 (Red Road Records)
[edit] References
- ^ www.radiorehab.com
