Born Blind

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Born Blind
Origin San Diego, California
Genres Christian hardcore
Years active1998–2001
Labels Facedown, Tooth & Nail
Past membersJudd Morgan
Kurt Love
Chris Beckett
Nate Jarrell

The Christian punk rock four-piece Born Blind was originally from San Diego, California, [1] playing shows in the western part of the United States. All four members of the group- Judd Morgan, Chris Beckett, Kurt Love, and Nate Jarrell- were former members of No Innocent Victim before forming Born Blind. They released their debut album, Pressing On, on Facedown Records in late 1998. Their old-school hardcore sound continued on their last album One For All in mid-2000 on Tooth & Nail Records. Born Blind, toured across the United States, headlining festivals such as Cornerstone Festival and Solid State Festival; before calling it quits in January 2001.

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Contrary to popular belief, none of the band members were actually blind. The band name was in reference to spiritual blindness in religious doctrine.

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Discography

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