Dale Thompson
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{Infobox musical artist |
| name = Dale Thompson
| image =
| background = solo_singer
| birth_name = Philip Dale Thompson
| alias =
| Born = December 13, 1963
| death_date =
| origin = United States
| instrument = Vocals
| genre = Christian metal
Heavy metal
Hard rock
Alternative metal
| occupation =
| years_active = 1983 - present
| label = Pure Metal Records, Star Song Records, Rugged Records, Organic Records
| associated_acts = Bride
| website =
| current_members = Dale Thompson - Troy Thompson
| past_members =
| awards = 4 Dove Awards including Metal Album of the Year and Metal Song of the
Year
Dale Thompson (born 1963) is an American
singer, musician
, and song writer. In 1983, he and his brother, Troy Thompson
, created the Christian metal
band Bride
(at the time, known as Matrix). Dale and Troy are the only original members still in the band. A multioctave, Dale Thompson is known for his virtuosic vocal performance, capable of producing high-pitched voices such as on the songs "Hell No" and "Here Comes the Bride".
Thompson is a fan of boxing
and weightlifting
, and currently holds two Kentucky bench press records. He has the title as the "Strongest man in kentucky"
nomination in the 2008 campaign for President of the United States
. He dropped out around March 19, 2007, but stating "If the Lord wills maybe we can seriously look at 2012."
Dale has also completed his Kentucky State EMT exam and has passed his National Registry test to become a certified EMT (Emergency medical Technician).
http://www.life-savers.org/
and universalist and according to Scott Waters of Ultimatum
, Dale's lyrical approach of universalism has been featured most prominently in "This is it" and "Skin for Skin." In the album Skin for Skin, Thompson's lyrics claim a greater Universalist view than previous releases, most notably in the song "End of Day," where the lyrics contain what is considered Thompson's most outward implication of Universalism with the lyrics, "Every man, women and child followed Adam to the grave. Your flesh he will destroy that your spirit will be saved...concluded them all in unbelief, he’ll have mercy on everyone, by His grace and peace the Spirit and the Bride say come".
Despite his Universalism and several accusations that he is no longer a Christian, Thompson has stated that he is a devout Christian and does believe in a Hell, though he has not staked a clear position on other doctrinal issues such as speaking in tongues, divine healing, foot washing, and the rapture
, as he believes the teachings of Christ
are the most important areas of Christian Faith. He argues that the Bible does not require anything other than Believing in Christ's teachings. Dale is often critical of many Christian churches and denominations, particularly fundamentalism, as they often refer to Christian Universalist beliefs as heresy.
, stating "the Cornerstone staff was easily freaked out by us. They would have some bizarre goth band play or some punk band that said crazy things and put on weird shows and invite them back year after year... while we preached boldly from the stage and basically was blacklisted from the festival. Sorry state of affairs."
| name = Dale Thompson
| image =
| background = solo_singer
| birth_name = Philip Dale Thompson
| alias =
| Born = December 13, 1963
| death_date =
| origin = United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
| instrument = Vocals
| genre = Christian metal
Christian metal
Christian metal, also known as white metal, is a form of heavy metal music usually defined by its message in a song's lyrics as well as the band's dedication to Christianity...
Heavy metal
Heavy metal music
Heavy metal is a genre of rock music that developed in the late 1960s and early 1970s, largely in the Midlands of the United Kingdom and the United States...
Hard rock
Hard rock
Hard rock is a loosely defined genre of rock music which has its earliest roots in mid-1960s garage rock, blues rock and psychedelic rock...
Alternative metal
Alternative metal
Alternative metal is a genre of alternative rock and heavy metal that gained popularity in the early 1990s. Most notably, alternative metal bands are characterized by heavy guitar riffs and experimental approaches to heavy music.-Origins:...
| occupation =
| years_active = 1983 - present
| label = Pure Metal Records, Star Song Records, Rugged Records, Organic Records
| associated_acts = Bride
Bride (band)
Bride is a Christian heavy metal/hard rock band formed in the 80s, by brothers Dale and Troy Thompson. During the band's peak years it was known for covering a wide range of musical styles and remains popular in places like Brazil...
| website =
| current_members = Dale Thompson - Troy Thompson
| past_members =
| awards = 4 Dove Awards including Metal Album of the Year and Metal Song of the
Year
Dale Thompson (born 1963) is an American
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
singer, musician
Musician
A musician is an artist who plays a musical instrument. It may or may not be the person's profession. Musicians can be classified by their roles in performing music and writing music.Also....* A person who makes music a profession....
, and song writer. In 1983, he and his brother, Troy Thompson
Troy Thompson (guitarist)
Troy Thompson is an American guitarist. In 1983, he and his brother Dale Thompson, created the band Bride, which still continues to record and tour around the world. He is notable as being one of the most popular guitarists in the Christian music industry, and along with Dale Thompson, the only...
, created the Christian metal
Christian metal
Christian metal, also known as white metal, is a form of heavy metal music usually defined by its message in a song's lyrics as well as the band's dedication to Christianity...
band Bride
Bride (band)
Bride is a Christian heavy metal/hard rock band formed in the 80s, by brothers Dale and Troy Thompson. During the band's peak years it was known for covering a wide range of musical styles and remains popular in places like Brazil...
(at the time, known as Matrix). Dale and Troy are the only original members still in the band. A multioctave, Dale Thompson is known for his virtuosic vocal performance, capable of producing high-pitched voices such as on the songs "Hell No" and "Here Comes the Bride".
Thompson is a fan of boxing
Boxing
Boxing, also called pugilism, is a combat sport in which two people fight each other using their fists. Boxing is supervised by a referee over a series of between one to three minute intervals called rounds...
and weightlifting
Powerlifting
Powerlifting is a strength sport. It resembles the sport of Olympic weightlifting, as both disciplines involve lifting weights in three attempts. Powerlifting evolved from a sport known as 'odd lifts' which followed the same three attempt format but used a wide variety of events akin to Strongman...
, and currently holds two Kentucky bench press records. He has the title as the "Strongest man in kentucky"
Presidential candidate nomination
Thompson was seeking the Constitution PartyConstitution Party (United States)
The Constitution Party is a paleoconservative political party in the United States. It was founded as the U.S. Taxpayers' Party by Howard Philips in 1991. Phillips was the party's candidate in the 1992, 1996 and 2000 presidential elections...
nomination in the 2008 campaign for President of the United States
United States presidential election, 2008
The United States presidential election of 2008 was the 56th quadrennial presidential election. It was held on November 4, 2008. Democrat Barack Obama, then the junior United States Senator from Illinois, defeated Republican John McCain, the senior U.S. Senator from Arizona. Obama received 365...
. He dropped out around March 19, 2007, but stating "If the Lord wills maybe we can seriously look at 2012."
Dale has also completed his Kentucky State EMT exam and has passed his National Registry test to become a certified EMT (Emergency medical Technician).
http://www.life-savers.org/
Personal beliefs
Thompson considers himself a committed ChristianChristian
A Christian is a person who adheres to Christianity, an Abrahamic, monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth as recorded in the Canonical gospels and the letters of the New Testament...
and universalist and according to Scott Waters of Ultimatum
Ultimatum
An ultimatum is a demand whose fulfillment is requested in a specified period of time and which is backed up by a threat to be followed through in case of noncompliance. An ultimatum is generally the final demand in a series of requests...
, Dale's lyrical approach of universalism has been featured most prominently in "This is it" and "Skin for Skin." In the album Skin for Skin, Thompson's lyrics claim a greater Universalist view than previous releases, most notably in the song "End of Day," where the lyrics contain what is considered Thompson's most outward implication of Universalism with the lyrics, "Every man, women and child followed Adam to the grave. Your flesh he will destroy that your spirit will be saved...concluded them all in unbelief, he’ll have mercy on everyone, by His grace and peace the Spirit and the Bride say come".
Despite his Universalism and several accusations that he is no longer a Christian, Thompson has stated that he is a devout Christian and does believe in a Hell, though he has not staked a clear position on other doctrinal issues such as speaking in tongues, divine healing, foot washing, and the rapture
Rapture
The rapture is a reference to the "being caught up" referred to in 1 Thessalonians 4:17, when the "dead in Christ" and "we who are alive and remain" will be caught up in the clouds to meet "the Lord"....
, as he believes the teachings of Christ
Christ
Christ is the English term for the Greek meaning "the anointed one". It is a translation of the Hebrew , usually transliterated into English as Messiah or Mashiach...
are the most important areas of Christian Faith. He argues that the Bible does not require anything other than Believing in Christ's teachings. Dale is often critical of many Christian churches and denominations, particularly fundamentalism, as they often refer to Christian Universalist beliefs as heresy.
Criticism of Cornerstone Festival
Thompson is critical of Cornerstone FestivalCornerstone Festival
Cornerstone Festival is a Christian music festival put on by Jesus People USA and held annually around the 4th of July near Bushnell, Illinois. In a given year, many artists that play at Cornerstone also play at other events such as Creation Festival and mainstream festivals and tours such as the...
, stating "the Cornerstone staff was easily freaked out by us. They would have some bizarre goth band play or some punk band that said crazy things and put on weird shows and invite them back year after year... while we preached boldly from the stage and basically was blacklisted from the festival. Sorry state of affairs."
External links
- About Bride and its members - URL accessed on September 16, 2006.
- Interview with Dale Thompson with a comment on his Kentucky benchpressing records. - URL accessed on September 16, 2006.
- Overview of Bride. URL accessed on October 31, 2007.