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Artist: SONICFLOOd
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SONICFLOOd

Group Members:

Aaron Blanton, Dana Weaver, Rick Heil, Jeff Deyo, Dwayne Larring, Jason Halbert

Similar Artists:

Fusebox, Jars of Clay, Clear, Delirious?, Creed, WhiteHeart, Keith Pringle

Performed Songs By:

Jason Halbert
See SONICFLOOd Lyrics
  • Genres: Gospel
  • Representative Albums: "A Heart Like Yours," "The Early Years," "This Generation"

Biography

Nashville-based alternative CCM group Sonicflood comprised singer Jeff Deyo, guitarists Dwayne Larring, and Dana Weaver, bassist Rick Heil, keyboardist Jason Halbert, and drummer Aaron Blanton. Discovered after a March 1998 club date by Gotee Records president Joey Elwood, Sonicflood issued their self-titled LP later that year, topping the CHR charts with the single "I Want to Know You (In the Secret)." Sonicpraise was issued in fall 2000. ~ Jason Ankeny, All Music Guide
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Sonicflood
Origin Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Genres CCM
Years active 1997–present
Labels Gotee Records
INO
Resonate Records
Website www.sonicflood.com
Members
Rick Heil
Chris Knight
McKendree Tucker
Phil Baquie
Branden Taulbee

Sonicflood (sometimes stylized as SONICFLOOd) is a U.S. group of Contemporary Christian music, based in Nashville, Tennessee. The band started under the name Zilch, and produced one release under that name before becoming known as a praise and worship band. The name Sonicflood is a reference to a line in the Book of Revelation, chapter 19, verse 6.[1]

Since its debut Sonicflood has sold almost 2 million records, and produced the top worship hits (often as covers) including "I Could Sing of Your Love Forever", "Resonate", "Cry Holy" and "Here I am to Worship". Sonicflood's line-up has changed significantly from its original band, the loss of Jeff Deyo as lead singer is pointed to as a major change in direction for the band. This has not affected the bands' ability to prosper; they have earned multiple Dove Awards and Grammy nominations during each instance of existence.

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History

Zilch began as a dc Talk's traveling band, forming into a separate entity in 1997. The initial recording lineup was lead singer & guitarist Mark Lee Townsend, keyboardist Jason Halbert, and bassist Otto Price.[2] Zilch released its first album, Platinum, in 1997 on Gotee Records and received very little publicity.[2] Platinum featured a modern rock sound with clear influences from 1960s pop music,[3] one review cited the sound as being similar to that of All Star United.[4] This release was not praise and worship music, which the band would soon become known for, but contained more standard fare, including songs on topics like friendship and complacency.[4] Overall, the band was characterized as not taking themselves seriously,[5] for instance by including a cover of the Schoolhouse Rock! song "My Hero, Zero",[4] and reflected in the band's name, which was taken from the song by the same name written by the The Monkees.[2] Likewise, the title of the album was a play on their own status as musicians. "We're appointing ourselves superstars with a 'Platinum' album..." Jason Halbert told one reporter, "That basically means Zilch!," [3]

In 1998 Mark Lee Townsend left the band and was replaced by then-independent artist Jeff Deyo. After performing in various clubs for a while, their label suggested that the band consider recording a praise & worship album. Zilch was already in the process of recording a second album under the title Millennium, but before it was finished, the band changed its name to Sonicflood, and placed that name on their recording as well.[6] Sonicflood added Seven Day Jesus guitarist Dwayne Larring and drummer Aaron Blanton to its lineup, and included a host of additional guitarists appearing as studio guests. Otto Price played bass on the album but dropped out of the core band. Rick Heil, Big Tent Revival bass player, took Otto Price's place in February 1999 before Sonicflood began touring, but did not appear on the photo as the packaging was already finished when Rick became a member of the band.

Sonicflood released its' debut album in February 1999. With this release, the band became one of many bands in the burgeoning genre of praise and worship music, joining Delirious?, Hillsong, Matt Redman, and others at a time when the genre was fast growing part of the Christian music industry.[7] The album landed on Billboard charts including the Billboard 200, the top 10 Christian albums, and peaking at #2 on the Heatseekers Chart.[6]

Additionally, the release had two #1 hits, and garnered three Dove Awards nominations and one win, for "Praise and Worship Album". In 2000, SONICFLOOd went through a series of changes that ended in all members but Rick Heil leaving the band.[8] The band's talent was replaced by Tom Michael, Todd Shay, and Brett Vargason, each of whom had played with the Jason Ingram band.[6] Sonicpraise, their live album, was recorded at the 1999 Flevo Festival in The Netherlands, and released in 2001. The new album earned a Grammy Award nomination for "Best Gospel Rock Album", and landed the band on Billboard charts once again.[6]

Because of the timing of the recording, Sonicpraise featured the old lineup of members. but was only released in 2001 after the band split up.[8] Resonate was released late that year, with the new lineup, and again received a Grammy nomination for "Best Gospel Rock Album".[6]

Discography

as Zilch
  • 1997 - Platinum
as Sonicflood

Awards and nominations

  • 1999 - Dove Award for "Praise and Worship Album": Sonicflood
  • 1999 - Grammy Award nomination for "Best Gospel Rock Album": Sonicflood
  • 2000 - Dove Award for "Special Event Album": City on a Hill (various artists)
  • 2001 - Grammy Award nomination for "Best Gospel Rock Album": Sonicpraise

Charts

Album - Billboard (North America)

Year Album Chart Position
1999 Sonicflood The Billboard 200 #158
2001 Sonicpraise The Billboard 200 #172
2001 Resonate The Billboard 200 #168
2003 Cry Holy
2005 This Generation Top Heatseekers #39

Members

Current members (as of 2009)
  • Rick Heil - Vocals, Guitar (1999-present)
  • Chris Knight - Drums (June 2008)
  • Mckendree Tucker - Keys (May 2008)
  • Phil Baquie - Guitar (Jan 2009)
  • Branden Taulbee - Bass (October 2008)

Previous Members

  • Jordan Jameson
  • Trey Hill
  • Ben Showalter
  • Bryan Willard
  • Chris Kimmerer
  • Grant Norsworthy
  • Jeff Pardo
  • Jason Halbert
  • Otto Price
  • Aaron Blanton
  • Dwayne Larring
  • Tom Michael
  • Todd Shay
  • Brett Vargason

References

  1. ^ Dietor-Hartley, Shannon (December 1999). "Album Advice / Sonicflood". Church Musician Today 3 (4): 28. ISSN 0009-6466. 
  2. ^ a b c Powell (2002). "Zilch". Encyclopedia of Contemporary Christian Music. pp. 1065-1066. 
  3. ^ a b Brown, Bruce A. (September / October 1997). "Bankshots: Zilch". 7ball (14): 34. ISSN 1082-3980. 
  4. ^ a b c Bumgarner, David (September / October 1997). "Reviews: Platinum". 7ball (14): 44. ISSN 1082-3980. 
  5. ^ Taylor, Sean (December 1997). "Reviews / Platinum". CBA Marketplace 30 (12): 70. ISSN 1092-7239. OCLC 36184061. 
  6. ^ a b c d e Cooksey, G. (2005). "SONICFLOOd". in Pilchak, Angela M., ed.. Contemporary Musicians. Volume 51. Farmington Hills, Michigan: Gale Group. pp. 150–152. ISSN 1044-2197. ISBN 0-7876-8064-8. 
  7. ^ McCabe, Ginny (July 1999). "Praise & Worship Music Changing for the Millennium". CBA Marketplace 32 (7): 222. ISSN 1092-7239. OCLC 36184061. 
  8. ^ a b Powell, Mark Allan (2002). "Sonicflood". Encyclopedia of Contemporary Christian Music (First printing ed.). Peabody, Massachusetts: Hendrickson Publishers. pp. 845-846. ISBN 1-56563-679-1. 

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