Neon Cross is a Christian rock

Christian rock

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 and Heavy Metal

Heavy metal music

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 band that was formed in California

California

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 in 1983. Neon Cross started playing clubs in Hollywood during the 80's and attracted the attention of record company Regency Records

Regency Records

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 in 1987 and was asked to record two songs for their upcoming compilation album. After the release of that CD, Neon Cross was signed to Regency to record their self titled album. In 1993 the band got back together and was signed by Rugged Records to record their second full length CD, Torn. Neon Cross has been performing in the US and is working on another CD due out sometime in 2007. Dave Reeves and Don Webster were asked by Liberty N' Justice

Liberty N' Justice

Liberty N' Justice is a Christian hard rock band started in 1991 by Justin Murr and Patrick Marchand. In 2002, Murr continued with the Liberty N' Justice name, contacting several well-known artists to join him in creating the new album Welcome to the Revolution...

 to record a song for an upcoming CD. The song is called "Snake Eat Snake". It was recorded in Don Webster's studio and features all members of the band performing on the song.

Band members

• David Raymond Reeves - vocals
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• Scot Strickland - Bass guitar
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• Don Webster - guitar
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• Terry Russell - drums
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Past band members

• Mike Betts - drums
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   (1983–1989)
• Mitch Kent - Bass guitar
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  s (1983–1986)
• Ed (Goodwin) Ott - Bass guitar
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  s (1987–1990)
• Dave Starkey - Bass guitar
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  s (1994–2006)
• Troy Woody - drums
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   (1994–1996)

Discography

• Neon Cross
  Neon Cross (album)
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  (1987)
• Torn (1995)
• Neon Cross Limited Edition Series
  Neon Cross (album)
  Neon Cross is the self-titled debut album by the Christian band Neon Cross. Tracks 1-10 are found on the original 1987 Neon Cross album. Tracks 1-16 are only found on the 2001 Neon Cross Limited Edition reissue...
  
  (2001) - Reissue of 1987 album + bonus songs

Compilations (Various Artists)

• California Metal
  California Metal
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  (1987) - This is the first recording with Neon Cross songs. Contains songs "Need Your Love" & "Son of God".
• Ultimate Metal (1989) - This CD contains the unauthorized release of "Heart Breaker". It was released without the bands permission.
• Premium Cuts (1994) - Contains songs "Buy My Record", "Mystery of Love" & "In Your Mind".
• Rugged Cuts (1996) - Contains songs "Bitterness" & "Video Smut".
• Liberty N' Justice: Independence Day (2007, LNJ Records) - Contains the song "Snake Eat Snake".

Top songs

• "Son of God" from California Metal
• "Heartbreaker", self titled CD
• "Mystery of Love" from Premium Cuts
• "Bitterness" from Torn

External links

• Official Band Website
• Official Band MySpace Page
• Neon Cross at Metal-Archives