All Together Separate Explained

All Together Separate
Origin:Riverside, California, U.S.
Genre:CCM, Funk rock
Years Active:1997–2003
Label:Ardent Records
Associated Acts:Switchfoot
Past Members:Andrew Shirley
Ben Rayls
Dex Alexander
Charles Rumahlewang

All Together Separate was a Christian rock band from Riverside, California, US. They are frequently compared to Earth, Wind and Fire.[1]

History

The group was formed at California Baptist University in the late 1990s, and first began playing for student conferences and retreats.[2] Originally known as Praise House, they changed their name to All Together Separate because of complications with a Christian techno group with the same name around at the same time. Signing to Ardent Records, their first album was released in 1999, and was nominated for a Dove Award for Best Rock Album in 2000.[1] In 2001, Ardent released a live album recorded at their home church, Harvest Christian Fellowship.

Guitarist Andrew Shirley became a touring member of Switchfoot in 2003, and a full member of the band subsequently.[2]

Members

Discography

References

  1. Powell, Mark Allan. Encyclopedia of Contemporary Christian Music, p. 33.
  2. Biography