Artist description “a matter Of FAITH” is a band with a decidedly classic rock sound. We come from that era and carry a lot of our influences with us while putting our own twist on them. It has been commented that elements of popular bands from the “Classic Rock” period such as Aerosmith, Santana, Eric Clapton, Lynyrd Skynyrd and others can be heard in our music. If you enjoy music from that period or just like music that rocks you to the bone give us a listen. We can praise God together!!! Some of you out there may already have a copy of our PRE-RELEASE CDs (“The Rock” & “a matter Of FAITH”). We send out a special thank you for your interest. The official RELEASE of our CD entitled “PRAY HARD-PLAY HARD” with two additional tunes will occur in early 2001. The CD will be available through mail order and select Christian Retailers in the Ft. Myers and surrounding areas. Email us at amatteroffaith@n2.com if you would like to be included on our mailing list for more news on new releases and other AMOF news.

Music Style Classic Rock

Musical Influences Aerosmith, Santana, Eric Clapton, Lynyrd Skynyrd and Jimi Hendrix

Similar Artists Aerosmith, Santana, Eric Clapton, Lynyrd Skynyrd and Jimi Hendrix

Artist History Originally “a matter Of FAITH” began its musical career in the ‘80s as a rock band known as Rocker. The band was typical of bands in that era. We played cover tunes and wrote and performed some original material. Playing wherever and whenever we could in hopes of “hitting it big some day”. Well life goes on and we all had families and day jobs that turned into careers. Eventually the band disbanded and we went about our lives, but always kept in touch. Along the way some of us got saved. In 1997 a few of us got the desire to play music again more as a creative outlet than anything else. Over the course of a couple months time, as we all talked with other original members of the band we discovered we were all feeling the same desire. To make a long boring story short we added Bill Barr to the lineup and got together playing secular music for a while. Being family oriented Christians now we discovered this was not what we were collectively seeking. We decided to turn to Christian music and our ministry as the local Christian rock band “The Rock” had begun. As “The Rock” winning a local Christian battle of the bands provided the band the opportunity of opening for “The Waiting” in May of 1998 in Naples Florida as well as doing concerts for youth and singles groups at various churches throughout the local area. After a while we decided to change the name of the band to “a matter Of FAITH” as it had a more personal meaning to us.As “a matter Of FAITH” continues to grow in our music ministry we will continue to reach out to the local community and give back what God has provided to us. We have never charged any church to share this ministry with its youth or singles groups. God continues to bless us with fresh new music, which offers a strong message of hope and salvation through Jesus.If your church or singles group would like to experience and hear the powerful message that “a matter Of FAITH” issues, please feel free to call upon this unique ministry. It will be an unforgettable experience full of faith, hope and love with all of the glory going to God.May God bless you always!

Group Members John Abby-guitarBill Barr-Keyboards, Guitar and VocalsKevin Cherry-SoundPete Eckenrode-Bass and VocalsPat Flanigan-Guitar and VocalsJohn Judge-Lead VocalsTom Rohaley-Drums

Instruments Vocals, Guitars, Electric Bass, Keyboards and Drums

Albums Pray Hard/Play Hard

Location Ft. Myers, FL - USA

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