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Psalm 150 was a seven-piece Jesus music band notable for its horn section, rhythmic style and soulful sound at a time when Christian contemporary music was generally performed with acoustic or soft electric folk/pop songs. The band was initially active between 1971 and 1976 reforming in 2008. [1]
The group’s name came from the Psalm 150 in the bible which speaks of praising God in all places with various instruments. They recorded two albums in 1974; Make Up Your Mind, for Manna Records and the unreleased Chasin’ the Wind produced by Andraé Crouch.
Greg Eckler of Rubicon, Ricky Nelson, Jon & the Nightriders is accredited with starting the band [1] and seeing it through all the stages of its more than seventy varying musicians. Original bassist Jack Blades went on to perform with Rubicon and Night Ranger. Four members: Jaymes Felix of Tower of Power, Mike Escalante, Glen Myerscough, and Al Gregory later played with Andraé Crouch and the Disciples. Members Sam Scott, Jimmy Erickson and Bob Carlisle went on to form the Allies with Randy Thomas of Sweet Comfort Band. Other members included; Beau MacDougall, Bob Anglin, Bobby Felix, Chris Brock, Steve Ekwall, David Hlebo, Joel Madden, and Artie Dison.
In 2008, Psalm 150, with five original members, Eckler, J. Felix, MacDougall, Myerscough and Gregory, reformed and resumed playing concerts. [1]
Alex MacDougall is an American record producer, and percussionist. MacDougall is best known for being a member of the Christian rock band Daniel Amos in the late-1970s in addition to his production and recording session credits. He was also a member of Selah, The Way, Salvation Air Force, The Richie Furay Band, The Randy Stonehill Band and The Larry Norman Band.
Andraé Edward Crouch was an American gospel singer, songwriter, arranger, record producer and pastor. Referred to as "the father of modern gospel music" by contemporary Christian and gospel music professionals, Crouch was known for his compositions "The Blood Will Never Lose Its Power", "My Tribute " and "Soon and Very Soon". He collaborated on some of his recordings with famous and popular artists such as Stevie Wonder, El DeBarge, Philip Bailey, Chaka Khan, and Sheila E., as well as the vocal group Take 6, and many popular artists covered his material, including Bob Dylan, Barbara Mandrell, Paul Simon, Elvis Presley and Little Richard. In the 1980s and 1990s, he was known as the "go-to" producer for superstars who sought a gospel choir sound in their recordings; he appeared on a number of recordings, including Michael Jackson's "Man In the Mirror", Madonna's "Like a Prayer", and "The Power", a duet between Elton John and Little Richard. Crouch was noted for his talent of incorporating contemporary secular music styles into the gospel music he grew up with. His efforts in this area helped pave the way for early American contemporary Christian music during the 1960s and 1970s.
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