Sons (band)

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Sons
Also known asSons of God
Origin Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Genres Christian 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]

Contents

Music history

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

Last known line-up
Former members

Discography

Studio albums
EPs
Singles
YearSingleChart Positions
US
Chr Rock
2012"Doubt"7 [9]
2013"Masters of Flattery"21 [10]

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References

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  10. 1 2 search for "Masters of Flattery" on Christian Rock at billboard.com/biz