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+ | ====== Greg Strange ====== | ||
+ | Alternative Rock | ||
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+ | Greg Strange is the stage name of Greg Sostrum, founder of [[Narrowpath Records]] and [[The Lonely Now]]. The July 1989 issus of //The Cutting Edge// announced that he would release an acoustic album called //Poor Boy's Journal// on [[Narrowpath Records]] under his real name. This album was never released. He went on to release several alternative / new wave albums. | ||
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+ | From Greg's About web page: | ||
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+ | Upon returning to the United States, Greg’s family settled in Salem, Oregon. It was during these years of attending Salem Private School and Salem Christian Academy, that Greg played trumpet, joined the choir, took piano lessons, and eventually discovered guitar. | ||
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+ | After graduating high school, Greg attended Western Baptist College (now Corban University). His interest in Christian music began to grow. He and his college buddies would arrive to venues early, and assist with unloading gear for many of the Christian artists that were on tour at that time including Petra, [[Daniel Amos]], Benny Hester and Sweet Comfort Band. Greg’s passion for songwriting began to cultivate, | ||
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+ | Greg completed his education, and received Bachelor’s degrees in both Psychology and Theology. He then moved to northern California and formed a band called [[The Lonely Now]] (the title of a Nicky Cruz book). | ||
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+ | From 1986-1989, they recorded independent projects titled // | ||
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+ | Greg also launched [[Narrowpath Records]] during these years, and assisted in helping several artist begin their music careers including [[The Crucified]], | ||
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+ | In 1990, Greg signed a record deal with [[Ocean Records|Ocean Entertainment]]. During the next few years, he had the opportunity to record at the famous Mama Jo’s studio, and released //24 Hours to Live// (1991 Ocean/Word) and //I’ve Got a Message for You// (1992 Ocean/ | ||
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+ | In 1995, he teamed up with J. Andrew Selby, and released the independent //One Step Closer//. This project was an instant success on Christian radio, with the singles 'Love is Forever' | ||
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+ | In 1998, he released the //Holy Rollin’ Hotrod//, and also took a job as Production Coordinator at Michael W. Smith’s Rocketown of middle Tennessee. During his two years in that role, Greg had the opportunity to work with many established artists, as well as up and coming acts such as [[Third Day]] and [[Small Town Poets]]. | ||
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+ | From 2001 to 2015, Greg assumed an aggressive recording and touring schedule. Musically, he moved in a humorous direction, and released multiple independent projects under the Greg Strange name, including //Real Men Play Croquet// (2002), //Greg Strange Live// (2008), and // | ||
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+ | Since 2016, Greg has been back home, writing and releasing music in a style that he loves. Producing new tracks under the Dreams and Visions title, he presents a blend straight-forward Christian lyrics, intricate keyboards and live instruments. | ||
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+ | ===== Discography ===== | ||
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+ | | 1991 | 24 Hours to Live | [[Ocean Records]] | | ||
+ | | 1992 | I've Got a Message for You | [[Ocean Records]] | | ||
+ | | 1995 | One Step Closer | [[Narrowpath Records]] | | ||
+ | | 1998 | Holy Rollin’ Hotrod | | ||
+ | | 2002 | Real Men Play Croquet | | ||
+ | | 2008 | Greg Strange Live | | ||
+ | | 2012 | Hitchin’ a Ride | | ||
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+ | ------ | ||
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+ | ==== 24 Hours to Live ==== | ||
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+ | 1991 [[Ocean Records]] (7018130697) | ||
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+ | - In a Shell | ||
+ | - Never Steps on My Toes | ||
+ | - Something More | ||
+ | - Someday, Someday | ||
+ | - 24 Hours to Live | ||
+ | - I Call It Home | ||
+ | - I Don't Like Yellow | ||
+ | - Amen, Amen | ||
+ | - I'm Here by You | ||
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+ | ==== I've Got a Message for You ==== | ||
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+ | 1992 [[Ocean Records]] (701814969X) | ||
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+ | Produced by, words by, and music by Greg Strange | ||
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+ | - Great is Our God (3:19) | ||
+ | - Me and My Umbrella (3:56) | ||
+ | - I'm Turning Senile (4:11) | ||
+ | - At the Bowling Alley (4:03) | ||
+ | - My Cat Sophie (2:25) | ||
+ | - Patience & Peaceful (3:57) | ||
+ | - The Pizza Truck (3:55) | ||
+ | - Listening to You (3:54) | ||
+ | - I Believe in Heaven (4:38) | ||
+ | - The Lord's Prayer (1:53) | ||
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+ | ------ | ||
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+ | ==== One Step Closer ==== | ||
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+ | 1995 [[Narrowpath Records]] | ||
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+ | - One Way To | ||
+ | - Celebrate | ||
+ | - One Step Closer | ||
+ | - Yesterday, Today | ||
+ | - A Miracle | ||
+ | - Love is Forever | ||
+ | - Quiet Times | ||
+ | - Without Ceasing | ||
+ | - His Only Son | ||
+ | - Way Truth Life | ||
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+ | ------ | ||
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+ | ===== Links ===== | ||
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+ | * [[https:// |
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