Nevertheless (band)
Encyclopedia
Nevertheless, often abbreviated as NTL, was a Christian
power-pop band from Chattanooga, Tennessee
. They disbanded at the end of 2009. Their song "Live Like We're Alive" reached the top 5 of the R&R Christian Rock Chart., Their song "The Real," was played on Contemporary Christian Music
radio stations, peaking in the Top 10 on radio stations throughout the United States
. The band recently announced their decision to retire, their last concert being in December. They made this decision due to personal life and pressure.
The band has toured with many other contemporaries from the Christian rock scene, including Superchick
, Skillet
, Hawk Nelson
, Falling Up, and Number One Gun
.
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,
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. Since then he has also released his own EP entitled, "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.
Christian
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...
power-pop band from Chattanooga, Tennessee
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Chattanooga is the fourth-largest city in the US state of Tennessee , with a population of 169,887. It is the seat of Hamilton County...
. They disbanded at the end of 2009. Their song "Live Like We're Alive" reached the top 5 of the R&R Christian Rock Chart., Their song "The Real," was played on Contemporary Christian Music
Contemporary Christian music
Contemporary Christian music is a genre of modern popular music which is lyrically focused on matters concerned with the Christian faith...
radio stations, peaking in the Top 10 on radio stations throughout the United States
United States
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. The band recently announced their decision to retire, their last concert being in December. They made this decision due to personal life and pressure.
The band has toured with many other contemporaries from the Christian rock scene, including Superchick
Superchick
Superchick, originally known as Superchic[k], is an American Christian alternative pop/rock band. Their music incorporates various styles such as pop, punk, rock, rap, and R&B. Their sound has been compared to mainstream artists No Doubt and Avril Lavigne with a heavier sound...
, Skillet
Skillet (band)
Skillet is an American Christian rock band formed in Memphis, Tennessee in 1996. The band currently consists of husband and wife John and Korey Cooper , along with Jen Ledger and lead guitarist Seth Morrison. The band has released eight albums, two receiving Grammy nominations: Collide and Comatose...
, Hawk Nelson
Hawk Nelson
Hawk Nelson is a Christian rock band from Peterborough, Ontario. The band has become very popular in the Christian music scene and was voted "Favorite New Artist" by CCM Magazine in their February 2006 Reader's Choice Awards. In 2006 Hawk Nelson won a No...
, Falling Up, and Number One Gun
Number One Gun
Number One Gun is a Christian rock band from Chico, California, that was most recently signed to Tooth & Nail Records. They self-released their debut EP Forever in 2002, before releasing their follow-up albums Celebrate Mistakes on Floodgate Records and Promises for the Imperfect on Tooth & Nail...
.
Band name
The band's name is derived from LukeGospel of Luke
The Gospel According to Luke , commonly shortened to the Gospel of Luke or simply Luke, is the third and longest of the four canonical Gospels. This synoptic gospel is an account of the life and ministry of Jesus of Nazareth. It details his story from the events of his birth to his Ascension.The...
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."
Final lineup
- Josh Pearson - lead vocals, acoustic guitarAcoustic guitarAn acoustic guitar is a guitar that uses only an acoustic sound board. The air in this cavity resonates with the vibrational modes of the string and at low frequencies, which depend on the size of the box, the chamber acts like a Helmholtz resonator, increasing or decreasing the volume of the sound...
- AJ Cheek - guitarElectric guitarAn electric guitar is a guitar that uses the principle of direct electromagnetic induction to convert vibrations of its metal strings into electric audio signals. The signal generated by an electric guitar is too weak to drive a loudspeaker, so it is amplified before sending it to a loudspeaker...
, backing vocalsBacking vocalistA backing vocalist or backing singer is a singer who provides vocal harmony with the lead vocalist or other backing vocalists...
, keyboardKeyboard instrumentA keyboard instrument is a musical instrument which is played using a musical keyboard. The most common of these is the piano. Other widely used keyboard instruments include organs of various types as well as other mechanical, electromechanical and electronic instruments... - Adam Wann - bassBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
- Adam Rowe - drumsDrum kitA drum kit is a collection of drums, cymbals and often other percussion instruments, such as cowbells, wood blocks, triangles, chimes, or tambourines, arranged for convenient playing by a single person ....
Former
- Brad Jones - guitar, backing vocals
- Chris Campbell- drums
- Zack Randolph - guitar (fill-in)
Post Breakup
Following the break up 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
Revive (band)
Revive was a Christian rock band based out of Atlanta, Georgia, which consisted of Davette Hanbury, AJ Cheek, Richie Thompson and Michael Wright. Formed in 2004, they had success throughout Australia, releasing two albums, as well as supporting Third Day on a national tour in January 2007...
as a touring guitarist and keyboards before joining them fully as a band. Since then he has also released his own EP entitled, "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.
Discography
- 2005: From The Inside Looking In EP – (independent)
- 2006: Live Like We're AliveLive Like We're AliveLive Like We're Alive is the first studio album from Christian rock band Nevertheless. It was released on September 19, 2006. Two singles were released off the album: "The Real" and "Live Like We're Alive".-Track listing:#"The Real" – 3:29...
(major label debut) - 2008: In the Making...In the Making...In the Making... is the second album from Christian rock band Nevertheless, released on September 16, 2008.-Background:In the Making... was recorded in Nashville, Tennessee between the months of March and April 2008. It was produced by Rob Hawkins....
- 2009: When I'm With You EP – (independent)