LaRue (band)

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LaRue
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Background information
Origin Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.
GenresChristian pop
Years active1999–2003
Labels Reunion
Past members Phillip LaRue
Natalie LaRue

LaRue was an American Christian music band formed by siblings Phillip and Natalie LaRue. The singer-songwriter duo originated in Nashville, Tennessee in 2000. Phillip was 17 and Natalie 15 when they came out with their first album LaRue. [1]

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The band worked together for a period of nearly three years before they broke up. According to Natalie LaRue, this was because of family reasons. A few years later both pursued solo musical careers.

Band members

History

Home-schooled as teenagers, Philip's passion for playing the guitar and Natalie's for singing brought them closer. They began writing and composing songs together. They performed in local groups and churches and were encouraged to pursue a musical career. Motivated by this, the duo recorded a demo CD with the help of a local producer. It was then sent to some Christian music executives and was accepted by the Reunion label. The family then moved from Phoenix to Nashville, where the duo worked together on their first album. On February 8, 2000, their debut album LaRue was released with the songs having a Christian-alternative vibe. The band began leaning towards alternative rock as their third and final album Reaching came out. Released October 8, 2002, it depicted the harmony in the band's voice and was critically acclaimed.

After this, however, both got married and decided it would be best to focus on family life. After a short break, however, they pursued solo musical careers.

Discography

As LaRue

YearTitle
1999 Waiting Room (Maxisingle)
2000 LaRue (Reunion)
2001 Transparent (Reunion)
2002 Reaching (Reunion)

From Phillip LaRue

YearTitle
2009Let The Road Pave Itself [BEC]
6 Strings And 88 Keys [BEC]
2018The Meaning [Above Ground/Tone Tree Music]

From Natalie LaRue

YearTitle
2012 Even Now EP [2]

Compilation contributions

Tours

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References

  1. "LaRue Bio". Christianmusic.com. Retrieved 17 May 2022.
  2. "Even Now - EP by Natalie LaRue on iTunes". iTunes . Archived from the original on 2016-03-05. Retrieved 2013-01-30.
  3. "Answers - The Most Trusted Place for Answering Life's Questions". Answers.com. Retrieved 17 May 2022.

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