Nevertheless (band) explained

Nevertheless
Background:group_or_band
Origin:Chattanooga, Tennessee, U.S.
Genre:Christian rock, power pop
Years Active:2003—2009, 2016-present
Label:Flicker, Tooth & Nail[1]
Associated Acts:Fireflight
Current Members:Joshua Pearson
Adam Wann
AJ Cheek
Adam Rowe
Past Members:Brad Jones
Chris Campbell
Zack Randolph

Nevertheless, often abbreviated as NTL, was a Christian power pop band from Chattanooga, Tennessee. Their song, "Live Like We're Alive", reached the top 5 of the R&R Christian Rock Chart.[2] Their song "The Real," was played on contemporary Christian music radio stations, peaking in the Top 10 on radio stations throughout the United States.[3] The band has toured with many other contemporaries from the Christian rock scene.

They disbanded after a concert in December 2009. They made this decision due to personal life and pressure.[4]

Band name

The band's name is derived from Luke 5:5 (New King James Version), the disciples were fishing and Jesus told them to cast their net at the other side of the boat,

But Simon answered and said to Him, "Master, we have toiled all night and caught nothing; nevertheless at Your word I will let down the net."[5]

Band members

Current

Former

Post-breakup

Following the breakup of Nevertheless, several of the members have gone on to play in other bands and work on other projects.In 2010, lead guitarist AJ Cheek went on to play with Australian band Revive as a touring guitarist and keyboards before joining them fully as a band.[8] Since then he has also released his own EP, The Art of Letting Go, which was released on December 7, 2010.

Lead singer, Joshua Pearson, is also currently working on a solo music project of his own for release in the future.[9]

Discography

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Jesusfreakhideout.com Music News, June 2009: JFH NEWS SHORTS FOR MONDAY JUNE 15, 2009. October 16, 2016.
  2. Web site: Jesusfreakhideout.com: Christian Music News, Music News. October 16, 2016.
  3. http://www.revfm.net/page11.html Top 20 Meltdown
  4. Web site: Jesusfreakhideout.com Music News, September 2009: JFH NEWS SHORTS FOR SATURDAY OCTOBER 10, 2009. October 16, 2016.
  5. http://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/interviews/Nevertheless2006.asp Interview
  6. http://www.cmcentral.com/artists/1252.html Biography
  7. Web site: Nevertheless "Sleeping In" Live @ Nashville Showcase. https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/gHJLOSrheB4 . 2021-12-21 . live. eRobb4. December 31, 1969. October 16, 2016. YouTube.
  8. Web site: AJ Cheek Artist Profile - Biography And Discography - NewReleaseToday. October 16, 2016.
  9. Web site: thoughtsandsongs. . October 16, 2016.