Tales of Wonder (album)
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Tales of Wonder is the eight album by Christian rock
band White Heart
and the first to feature drummer Jon Knox
. Chris McHugh
played all drum tracks (except "Vendetta") although Knox was the official drummer for tour.
Christian rock
Christian rock is a form of rock music played by individuals and bands whose members are Christians and who often focus the lyrics on matters concerned with the Christian faith. The extent to which their lyrics are explicitly Christian varies between bands...
band White Heart
White Heart
White Heart, also listed as Whiteheart, was a Contemporary Christian Music pop-rock band which formed in 1982. White Heart's discography includes thirteen albums, the most recent of which was released in 1997. Original members Billy Smiley and Mark Gersmehl worked with a continually-changing cast...
and the first to feature drummer Jon Knox
Jon Knox
Jon Knox is an American session musician drummer, producer and composer. He was the drummer of Christian rock band White Heart from 1991 to 1996. He was concurrently the drummer of the band Adam Again which disbanded after lead singer Gene Eugene died in his sleep on March 20, 2000 in his...
. Chris McHugh
Chris McHugh
Chris McHugh was the drummer of Christian rock band White Heart from 1986 to 1989. He also worked in the recording of several of their later albums....
played all drum tracks (except "Vendetta") although Knox was the official drummer for tour.
Track listing
- "Raging of the Moon" – 5:15
- "His Heart Was Always In It" – 4:12
- "Unchain" – 4:56
- "Say the Word" – 3:55
- "Who Owns You" – 4:42
- "Where The Thunder Roars" – 4:57
- "Silhouette" – 4:38
- "Vendetta" – 3:53
- "Gabriela" – 4:38
- "Light a Candle" – 6:02
- "Morningstar (Bonus Track)" - 1:45
Personnel
- Ricke FlorianRick FlorianRick Florian is a musician, songwriter and producer, most known for being the lead singer of Contemporary Christian Music rock band Whiteheart since 1986. He currently lives in Franklin, Tennessee with his wife, Lisa, one of his three sons and his daughter, and works as a real estate agent...
- Lead Vocals, Background Vocals - Mark Gersmehl - Keyboards, Lead Vocals, Background Vocals, Recorder
- Billy SmileyBilly SmileyBilly Smiley is a music producer, songwriter, and musician. He is best known for being one of the core members of the Christian rock band White Heart. He was the bands' guitarist, vocalist, and main songwriter since 1982....
- Rickenbacker 12-String, Hi-String, and 12-String Acoustic Guitars, Background Vocals - Brian WootenBrian WootenBrian Wooten is an American guitar player. He has played in contemporary Christian rock bands, including Whiteheart in the 1990s. Also in the 90s, he played and co wrote songs on Petra albums including God Fixation and Double Take....
- Lead Guitar, Rhythm Guitar, Gut String Guitar - Anthony SalleeAnthony SalleeAnthony Sallee was the bassist of Christian rock band White Heart from 1990 to 1993.Anthony Sallee was born and raised in Fort Smith, Arkansas. He started playing bass guitar in church as an early teen...
- Bass, Fretless Bass - Chris McHughChris McHughChris McHugh was the drummer of Christian rock band White Heart from 1986 to 1989. He also worked in the recording of several of their later albums....
- Drums on songs 1-7, 9-11 - Jon KnoxJon KnoxJon Knox is an American session musician drummer, producer and composer. He was the drummer of Christian rock band White Heart from 1991 to 1996. He was concurrently the drummer of the band Adam Again which disbanded after lead singer Gene Eugene died in his sleep on March 20, 2000 in his...
- Drums on "Vendetta"