Newsboys
Newsboys (sometimes stylised as newsboys) is an Australian-American Christian rock band formed in 1985 in Mooloolaba, Queensland, Australia by Peter Furler (lead vocals, drums, guitar), and George Perdikis (guitar). The band underwent numerous lineup changes during their history, with Furler remaining as the band's sole constant member up until his departure in 2009. The band currently consists of longtime members Jody Davis (guitar), Duncan Phillips (drums, percussion, keyboards), and Jeff Frankenstein (keyboards, synth bass), as well as Adam Agee (lead vocals, bass, guitar). Notable former m
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- Peter Furler George Perdikis Sean Taylor Phil Yates John James Corey Pryor Jonathan Geange Vernon Bishop Kevin Mills Phil Joel Bryan Olesen Paul Colman Michael Tait
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- Newsboys United (2018-2021)
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- Mooloolaba, Queensland, Australia
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- 1985–present
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19 sectionsContents
- History
- 1980s
- 1990s
- 2000s
- 2010s
- 2020s
- Band members
- Timeline
- Major tours
- Discography
- Awards and nominations
- Grammy Awards
- Dove Awards
- ''Billboard'' Music Video Awards
- Intl. Angel Awards
- Nashville Music Awards
- SESAC Awards
- References
- External links
Newsboys (sometimes stylised as newsboys) is an Australian-American Christian rock band formed in 1985 in Mooloolaba, Queensland, Australia by Peter Furler (lead vocals, drums, guitar), and George Perdikis (guitar). The band underwent numerous lineup changes during their history, with Furler remaining as the band's sole constant member up until his departure in 2009. The band currently consists of longtime members Jody Davis (guitar), Duncan Phillips (drums, percussion, keyboards), and Jeff Frankenstein (keyboards, synth bass), as well as Adam Agee (lead vocals, bass, guitar). Notable former members include John James (lead vocals), Phil Joel (bass guitar) and Michael Tait (lead vocals).
As of 2026, the band has released 17 studio albums, six of which have been certified Gold, and have appeared in the films ''God's Not Dead, God's Not Dead 2, and God's Not Dead: A Light in Darkness''. The band is often cited as one of the most influential Christian pop acts of all time.