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Sons (band)

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Sons
Also known asSons of God
OriginOklahoma City, Oklahoma
GenresChristian rock, indie rock, post-rock
Years active2007 (2007)–2008 (2008)
2009 (2009)–2013 (2013)
LabelsSlospeak, Come&Live!
Past membersAaron Newberry
Ethan Kattau
David Gedders
Chris Erickson
Michael Lopez

Sons, (stylized, SONS), formerly Sons of God, was an American Christian music band from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.[1][2] They started making music in 2007 and disbanded in 2008, only to reform in 2009, and disbanded again in 2013. Their members were Aaron Newberry, Ethan Kattau, David Gedders and Chris Erickson when they finally disbanded, with former members being Jordan McGee, Alex Rust, Kyle Laster, and Michael Lopez.[3][4]

Music history

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The band started in 2007, with their first release, The Genesis Prologue, an extended play, while they were called Sons of God, released by Come&Live! Records, on January 12, 2010.[5][6] Their first studio album, Keep Quiet, was released on February 14, 2012, with Slospeak Records.[7][8] This album had two singles released, where they charted on the Billboard magazine Christian Rock chart, while "Doubt" peaked at No. 7,[9] the single, "Masters of Flattery", peaked at No. 21.[10] Their last release, an extended play, Keep Quieter, released on December 11, 2012, by Slospeak Records.[3]

Members

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Last known line-up
  • Aaron Newberry – lead vocals, guitar
  • Ethan Kattau – lead guitar
  • David Geders – bass
  • Chris Erickson – drums
Former members
  • Michael Lopez – drums
  • Jordan McGee - drums
  • Kyle Laster - guitar
  • Alex Rust - guitar

Discography

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Studio albums
EPs
  • The Genesis Prologue (January 8, 2010, Come&Live!, as Sons of God)
  • Keep Quieter (December 11, 2012, Slospeak)
Singles
Year Single Chart Positions
US
Chr Rock
2012 "Doubt" 7[9]
2013 "Masters of Flattery" 21[10]

References

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  1. ^ SONS. "About". Slospeak Records. Retrieved July 7, 2015.
  2. ^ SONS. "About". Slospeak Records. Retrieved July 7, 2015.
  3. ^ a b Jesus Freak Hideout. "SONS". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved July 7, 2015.
  4. ^ Wilson, Kurtis. "Sons". HM Magazine. Apr 2012 (155): 17. Retrieved August 4, 2015.
  5. ^ Fryberger, Scott (February 8, 2010). "SONS, "The Genesis Prologue" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved July 7, 2015.
  6. ^ Mayer III, Michael (February 4, 2010). "Review : Sons of God - The Genesis Prologue EP". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved July 7, 2015.
  7. ^ Fryberger, Scott (February 5, 2012). "SONS, "Keep Quiet" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved July 7, 2015.
  8. ^ Barbour, Brody (February 4, 2010). "Review : SONS - Keep Quiet". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved July 7, 2015.
  9. ^ a b search for "Doubt" on Christian Rock
  10. ^ a b search for "Masters of Flattery" on Christian Rock at billboard.com/biz
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