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==== Early Versions: 1978 - 1979 ==== | ==== Early Versions: 1978 - 1979 ==== | ||
- | Undercover (and [[The Lifesavers]]) formed out of members that came from two earlier bands, [[JC Rose|J.C. Rose]] and [[Boaz]]. Both bands started in 1978. They were described by John J. Thompson as “edgier than Larry Norman and Love Song.” | + | Undercover (and [[The Lifesavers]]) formed out of members that came from two earlier bands, [[JC Rose|J.C. Rose]] and [[Boaz]]. Both bands started in 1978. They were described by John J. Thompson as “edgier than Larry Norman and Love Song.” |
- | Gary Wilson tells what he remembers | + | Jim Nicholson and [[Ojo|Joe Taylor]] had been best friends since high school and were members |
- | Jim Nicolson, | + | Gary Wilson tells what he remembers of [[JC Rose|J.C. Rose]] in the book // |
[[Ric Alba]] had this to say about the two bands: | [[Ric Alba]] had this to say about the two bands: | ||
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==== Early Years of Undercover ==== | ==== Early Years of Undercover ==== | ||
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+ | Jim Nicolson, [[Ojo|Joe Taylor]], Danny Pavlis (drums), and [[Ric Alba]] (bass) started [[Undercover]] in about 1979 or 1980. The band decided they needed a real lead singer, so they put an ad in their church bulletin. After auditioning a number of singers, Bill Walden answered the ad and he completed the lineup. [[Undercover]] started rehearsing in a greenhouse owned by Danny' | ||
After a couple of months of practice, Undercover had their first concert along with The [[Lifesavors]] (also their first concert) and another group, [[The Chosen Ones]] (which consisted of Chris Pavlis (Danny' | After a couple of months of practice, Undercover had their first concert along with The [[Lifesavors]] (also their first concert) and another group, [[The Chosen Ones]] (which consisted of Chris Pavlis (Danny' | ||
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When Undercover released its first album in 1982, it was described by some as " | When Undercover released its first album in 1982, it was described by some as " | ||
- | After the first album, [[Ric Alba]], Ray Hersom, and Danny Paylis all left the band. Alba joined [[The Altar Boys]] and also released a solo album called //Holes in the Floor Of Heaven// in 1991. Hersom left [[The Lifesavors]] before they recorded their first album and joined Undercover after their first one was recorded... but before the photo session, so he never actually played on Undercover (hence the “After Tracks" | + | The first Undercover album had very limited distribution - mostly local stores and out of the back of the band members' |
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+ | After the first album, [[Ric Alba]], Ray Hersom, and Danny Paylis all left the band. Alba joined | ||
"God Rules," | "God Rules," | ||
- | In 1984, Undercover continued to grow lyrically with //Boys and Girls Renounce the World//. Right after the recording of the album, Bill Walden felt a calling to leave the group. Several different reasons probably contributed to his departure, including the growing pains of the band, a hectic road schedule, and starting a family. He remained a close friend to the band, occasionally even joining them onstage. At some point he joined [[Fourth Watch]] with Steve Pannier of [[The Altar Boys]]. They released one album - //Dare to be the One// - in 1986. Walden was replaced by Sim Wilson. | + | In 1984, Undercover continued to grow lyrically with //Boys and Girls Renounce the World//. Right after the recording of the album, Bill Walden felt a calling to leave the group. Several different reasons probably contributed to his departure, including the growing pains of the band, a hectic road schedule, and starting a family. He remained a close friend to the band, occasionally even joining them onstage. At some point he joined [[Fourth Watch]] with Steve Pannier of the [[Altar Boys]]. They released one album - //Dare to be the One// - in 1986. Walden was replaced by Sim Wilson. |
==== Transitions and the Break-Up/ | ==== Transitions and the Break-Up/ | ||
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In 1993, Undercover released a new studio version of "One to One" on the //Third Wave: Reality Rock Collection// | In 1993, Undercover released a new studio version of "One to One" on the //Third Wave: Reality Rock Collection// | ||
- | For 1994's //Forum//, Undercover split drum duties between Chuck Cummings and David Raven of [[The Swirling Eddies]]. The album was still alternative, | + | For 1994's //Forum//, Undercover split drum duties between Chuck Cummings and David Raven of [[The Swirling Eddies]]. The album was still alternative, |
On their alternative rock releases, the band would continue to explore aspects of Christian life not frequently addressed by the CCM musicians who were finding increasing acceptance on secular airwaves and with secular audiences. These three albums each differed slightly in musical tone from the others, but the introspective lyrics would be a constant through the rest of the band's career. | On their alternative rock releases, the band would continue to explore aspects of Christian life not frequently addressed by the CCM musicians who were finding increasing acceptance on secular airwaves and with secular audiences. These three albums each differed slightly in musical tone from the others, but the introspective lyrics would be a constant through the rest of the band's career. | ||
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In 1996 and 1997, [[Innocent Media]] released two box set collections of most of the music by Undercover up until that point. //Anthology Volume 1// (1996) was a 2-disc set that contained their first four albums (plus a three bonus tracks). //Anthology Volume 1// (1997) was a 4-disc set that contained their live album and final three albums (plus three bonus tracks). The //You and I EP// was not included on either box set. | In 1996 and 1997, [[Innocent Media]] released two box set collections of most of the music by Undercover up until that point. //Anthology Volume 1// (1996) was a 2-disc set that contained their first four albums (plus a three bonus tracks). //Anthology Volume 1// (1997) was a 4-disc set that contained their live album and final three albums (plus three bonus tracks). The //You and I EP// was not included on either box set. | ||
- | In 2000 and 2001, the band reunited to play two concerts. One was at Cornerstone 2000, and the second was at a [[Gene Eugene]] Benefit | + | A live reunion with Sim Wilson happened |
- | The 2001 cover track also ended up serving as a prelude to an entire new album by the Nicholson / Taylor / Olson / Wilson line-up. In 2002, Undercover released //I Rose Falling//, an album that pushed farther into complex, artist rock. | + | After the funeral for Eugene, [[Dan Michaels]] of [[The Choir]] convinced Taylor to let him try to get Undercover a show at the upcoming Cornerstone Festival. Taylor said that if that concert would happen, he would take it as a sign that he should be making music again. That concert did happen. The Cornerstone 2000 set was initially released by M8 music, but was quickly released with a new cover and the //You and I EP// as bonus tracks by [[Innocent Media]] in 2000. In the liner notes for the re-issue, Taylor spoke about how the band would be making music, but he wasn't sure how. |
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+ | Undercover also played a set at the [[Gene Eugene]] Benefit concert in 2001. This concert was also released as a CD-R by [[Galaxy 21 Music]] and [[Innocent Media]] with one new studio track - a cover of " | ||
Undercover played two reunion shows in California in August 2005. In a message posted on the band's forum that month, Taylor wrote, "We are internally, as a band, trying to figure out where to go from here and what that might look like, given our life realities and burning desire to fulfill whatever musical calling we might have, too. We appreciate your prayers." | Undercover played two reunion shows in California in August 2005. In a message posted on the band's forum that month, Taylor wrote, "We are internally, as a band, trying to figure out where to go from here and what that might look like, given our life realities and burning desire to fulfill whatever musical calling we might have, too. We appreciate your prayers." | ||
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In 2018, Lo-Fidelity Records completed a successful KickStarter for deluxe vinyl and CD remastered reissues of // | In 2018, Lo-Fidelity Records completed a successful KickStarter for deluxe vinyl and CD remastered reissues of // | ||
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+ | ==== Outside of Undercover ==== | ||
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+ | [[Ojo|Joey Taylor]] received his MBA from the University of California, Los Angeles and MM from California State University, Fullerton. He teaches History of Rock, Artist Management, Songwriting, | ||
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+ | Lithium Saints is a 2012 collaboration between veteran alternative Christian rockers Sim Wilson of Undercover, [[Jesse Sprinkle]] of [[Poor Old Lu]] and Todd Olsen of [[The Waiting]]. (no releases yet) | ||
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+ | Second solo album by [[Ric Alba]] - // | ||
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+ | Bill Walden & Allie Hammond - //The Long Winter// (2018) - Working on new music. | ||
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+ | Moral DK formed by Gym Nicholson with Rob Gallas, [[Ric Alba]], Jeff Sheets, and Gary Olsen. Produced by [[Ojo|Joe Taylor]]. //Cold in August// (2019) - Working on new music. | ||
===== Discography ===== | ===== Discography ===== | ||
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