Peter Furler

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Peter Furler
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Peter Furler performing in March 2009
Background information
Birth namePeter Andrew Furler
Born (1966-09-08) 8 September 1966 (age 57)
McLaren Vale, South Australia, Australia
Origin South Australia, Australia
Genres Christian pop, Christian rock
Occupation(s)Singer, record label executive, songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocals, drums, guitar
Years active1986–present
Spouse(s)
Summer LeFevre
(m. 1991)
Website www.peterfurler.com

Peter Andrew Furler (born 8 September 1966) is an Australian musician, songwriter, producer and record executive, best known as the co-founder and former lead vocalist of the Christian rock band Newsboys.

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Biography

Furler was born in McLaren Vale, South Australia on 8 September 1966, the third of six children of missionaries Bill and Rosalie Furler. [1] Furler formed the Newsboys in 1985 with friends George Perdikis, Sean Taylor, and John James. [1] [2] He has written and produced most of Newsboys' songs, as well as co-writing/producing songs for other recording artists. He also frequently collaborated with Steve Taylor. Furler was originally the band's drummer, but became the band's lead singer after the departure of John James in 1997. [2]

In July 1999, Furler, along with fellow Australians Dale Bray and Wes Campbell, founded Inpop Records. [3] [4]

In 2009, Furler left the Newsboys and began pursuing a solo career. He continued to make special appearances on tour with the band until his final appearance on 11 September 2009, in Orlando, Florida. [5] Furler released his debut solo album, On Fire , on 21 June 2011 . [6] The first single from the album, "Reach", was released to radio 25 March 2011 for sale on 19 April 2011. [7] Furler participated in the Winter Jam 2012 tour. [8]

In 2010, Furler became the drummer for longtime Newsboys songwriting collaborator Steve Taylor's new band, Steve Taylor & The Perfect Foil. Their album, Goliath , was released on 18 November 2014. Furler also played drums for former Newsboy Phil Joel's album deliberateKids2. [9]

Furler formed the Peter Furler Band in 2012. The band includes Dave Ghazarian (formerly of Superchick and Audio Adrenaline) on bass and Jeff Irizarry on drums.[ citation needed ] Their album, Sun and Shield, was released on 11 March 2014.[ citation needed ]

On 7 October 2014, Furler released Christmas, his first Christmas album, on which he collaborated with pianist and guitarist David Ian.

In 2017, Furler collaborated with the Newsboys again for "The Cross Has the Final Word" single, which was his first involvement in the band since leaving in 2009. In 2018, he and Phil Joel began touring with Newsboys as Newsboys United. They released the album United in 2019. [10] Furler once again departed the group in 2022.

Personal life

Furler married Summer Andrea LeFevre, daughter of musician Mylon LeFevre, on 12 March 1991. [11]

He is the cousin of singer-songwriter Sia. [12]

Discography

With Newsboys

Solo

Studio albums

List of studio albums, with selected chart positions
TitleAlbum detailsPeak chart positions
US US
Christ.
US
Indie
US
Current
US
Jazz
On Fire
  • Released: 21 June 2011
  • Label: Sparrow Records
  • Formats: CD, digital download
91282
Sun and Shield
(Peter Furler Band)
  • Released: 11 March 2014
  • Label: New Day/Platinum Pop
  • Formats: CD, digital download
23 [13] 37 [14] 199
Christmas
(featuring David Ian)
  • Released: 7 October 2014
  • Label: Prescott
  • Formats: CD, digital download
15

Singles

YearSingleAlbumPeak chart positions
(US Billboard Christian charts)
Christian [15] DigitalACAC
Indic
CHRInspo
2011"Reach" On Fire 72795815
2012"Matter of Faith"341529
"I'm Alive"17201617
2014"Sun and Shield" Sun and Shield
(Peter Furler Band)
"So High"
2015"The Overcomer"
"It's Alright (For Lazarus)"
ReleasedSongAlbum Label(s)
23 September 2011"No Compromise (Daniel)" Music Inspired by The Story [16] EMI Christian Music
5 May 2017"The Cross Has the Final Word"
(Newsboys featuring Peter Furler) [17]
United (Deluxe Edition) Fair Trade Services
"Greatness of Our God"
(Newsboys featuring Peter Furler)[ citation needed ]
United
21 March 2019"Symphony"
(Newsboys featuring Peter Furler)[ citation needed ]
"This I Know"
(Newsboys featuring Peter Furler)[ citation needed ]

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