Peter Furler: Difference between revisions

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Browse history interactively
← Previous editNext edit →
Content deleted Content added
VisualWikitext
Reverted 1 edit by 83.136.45.164 (talk) to last revision by 68.202.174.76. (TW)
Rescuing 2 sources and tagging 0 as dead. #IABot (v1.6.2) (Balon Greyjoy)
Line 31: Line 31:
<ref>{{cite web |url = http://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/news/2010/04/29.Inpop%20Records%20Announces%20New%20General%20Manager.asp |title = Inpop Records Announces New General Manager |author = |publisher = jesusfreakhideout.com |date = 29 April 2010 |accessdate = 23 October 2010}}</ref>
<ref>{{cite web |url = http://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/news/2010/04/29.Inpop%20Records%20Announces%20New%20General%20Manager.asp |title = Inpop Records Announces New General Manager |author = |publisher = jesusfreakhideout.com |date = 29 April 2010 |accessdate = 23 October 2010}}</ref>


In 2009 Furler left the Newsboys and began pursuing a solo career. Peter Furler continued to make special appearances on tour with the band up until his final appearance on 11 September 2009, in Orlando, Florida.<ref>{{cite web |url = http://www.peterfurler.com/about/ |title = Peter Furler - ABOUT |author = |publisher = peterfurler.com |date = |accessdate = 23 October 2010}}</ref>
In 2009 Furler left the Newsboys and began pursuing a solo career. Peter Furler continued to make special appearances on tour with the band up until his final appearance on 11 September 2009, in Orlando, Florida.<ref>{{cite web |url = http://www.peterfurler.com/about/ |title = Peter Furler - ABOUT |author = |publisher = peterfurler.com |date = |accessdate = 23 October 2010 |deadurl = yes |archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20110701042314/http://www.peterfurler.com/about/ |archivedate = 1 July 2011 |df = dmy-all }}</ref>


Furler played drums for Phil Joel's latest album deliberateKids2.<ref>{{cite web |url = http://www.deliberatekids.com/videos/ |title = deliberateKids. - videos |author = |publisher = deliberatekids.com |date = |accessdate = 21 June 2011}}</ref>
Furler played drums for Phil Joel's latest album deliberateKids2.<ref>{{cite web |url = http://www.deliberatekids.com/videos/ |title = deliberateKids. - videos |author = |publisher = deliberatekids.com |date = |accessdate = 21 June 2011}}</ref>
Line 201: Line 201:
|23 September 2011
|23 September 2011
|"No Compromise (Daniel)"
|"No Compromise (Daniel)"
|''[[Music Inspired by The Story]]''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thestorycd.com/ |title=The Story &#124; Music Inspired by The Story |publisher=Thestorycd.com |date=2011-09-23 |accessdate=2011-12-30}}</ref>
|''[[Music Inspired by The Story]]''<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.thestorycd.com/ |title=The Story &#124; Music Inspired by The Story |publisher=Thestorycd.com |date=2011-09-23 |accessdate=2011-12-30 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120703025424/http://www.thestorycd.com/ |archivedate=3 July 2012 |df=dmy-all }}</ref>
|[[EMI Christian Music]]
|[[EMI Christian Music]]
|}
|}

Revision as of 08:57, 20 January 2018

Peter Furler
Peter Furler performing in March 2009
Peter Furler performing in March 2009
Background information
Birth namePeter Andrew Furler
Born (1966-09-08) 8 September 1966 (age 57)
McLaren Vale, South Australia, Australia
OriginSouth Australia, Australia
GenresChristian pop, Christian rock
Occupation(s)Singer, record label executive, songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar, drums
Years active1986–present
Websitewww.peterfurler.com

Peter Andrew Furler (born 8 September 1966) is an Australian musician, songwriter, producer and record executive, best known as the co-founder and former lead vocalist of the Christian rock band Newsboys.

Biography

Furler was born in McLaren Vale, South Australia on 8 September 1966, the third of six children of missionaries Bill and Rosalie Furler.[1] Furler formed the Newsboys, with friends George Perdikis, Sean Taylor, and John James.[1][2] He has written and produced most of Newsboys' songs, as well as co-writing/producing songs for other recording artists. He also frequently collaborated with Steve Taylor. Furler was originally the band's drummer but became the band's lead singer after the departure of John James in 1997.[2]

In July 1999 Furler, along with fellow Australians Dale Bray and Wes Campbell, founded Inpop Records.[3] [4]

In 2009 Furler left the Newsboys and began pursuing a solo career. Peter Furler continued to make special appearances on tour with the band up until his final appearance on 11 September 2009, in Orlando, Florida.[5]

Furler played drums for Phil Joel's latest album deliberateKids2.[6]

He released his debut solo album, On Fire, on 21 June 2011 .[7] The first single from the album, "Reach", was released to radio 25 March 2011 for sale on 19 April 2011.[8] Furler was on the Winter Jam 2012 tour.[9]

In 2010, Furler became the drummer for longtime Newsboys songwriting collaborator Steve Taylor's new band Steve Taylor & The Perfect Foil. Their album, Goliath, was released on 18 November 2014.

Peter Furler formed the Peter Furler Band in 2012, which includes Dave Ghazarian (formerly of Superchick and Audio Adrenaline) on bass and Jeff Irizarry on drums.[citation needed] Their album, Sun and Shield, was released on 11 March 2014.[citation needed]

In 2014, Furler released his first Christmas album, on which he collaborated with pianist/guitarist David Ian. The album, entitled Christmas, was released 7 October 2014.

In 2017, Furler collaborated with the Newsboys again for a single entitled "The Cross Has The Final Word".

Personal life

He married Summer Andrea LeFevre, daughter of musician Mylon LeFevre, on 12 March 1991.[10]

He is the cousin of singer-songwriter Sia.[11]

Newsboys discography

Main article: Newsboys discography

Solo discography

Studio albums

List of studio albums, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart positions
US US
CHR 		US
Indie 		US
Current 		US
Jazz
On Fire 91 2 – 82 –
Sun and Shield
(Peter Furler Band) 		– 23[12] 37[13] 199 –
Christmas
(featuring David Ian) 		– – – – 15

Singles

Year Single Album Peak chart positions
(US Billboard Christian charts)
Christian[14] Digital AC AC
Indic 		CHR Inspo
2011 "Reach" On Fire 7 27 9 5 8 15
2012 "Matter of Faith" 34 – – 15 29 –
"I'm Alive" 17 – 20 16 17 –
2014 "Sun and Shield" Sun and Shield
(Peter Furler Band) 		– – – – – –
"So High" – – – – – –
2015 "The Overcomer" – – – – – –
"It's Alright (For Lazarus)" – – – – – –

Compilation contributions

Released Song Album Label(s)
23 September 2011 "No Compromise (Daniel)" Music Inspired by The Story[15] EMI Christian Music

References

  1. ^ a b McNeil, W. K. (2005). Encyclopedia of American Gospel Music. Peabody, Massachusetts: Routledge. pp. 276–7. ISBN 0-415-94179-2.
  2. ^ a b Powell, Mark Allan (2002). Encyclopedia of Contemporary Christian Music. Peabody, Massachusetts: Hendrickson Publishers. pp. 625–7. ISBN 1-56563-679-1.
  3. ^ "Inpop Records". purevolume.com. Retrieved 23 October 2010.
  4. ^ "Inpop Records Announces New General Manager". jesusfreakhideout.com. 29 April 2010. Retrieved 23 October 2010.
  5. ^ "Peter Furler - ABOUT". peterfurler.com. Archived from the original on 1 July 2011. Retrieved 23 October 2010. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  6. ^ "deliberateKids. - videos". deliberatekids.com. Retrieved 21 June 2011.
  7. ^ "UPDATE: Peter Furler To Release "On Fire" June 21st". jesusfreakhideout.com. Retrieved 10 March 2011.
  8. ^ "Peter Furler - Home - Update: My new single "REACH" goes to radio 3/25 and for sale on 4/19". peterfurler.com. Retrieved 8 March 2011.
  9. ^ "Music News, January 2012: PETER FURLER ANNOUNCES BAND FOR WINTER JAM TOUR THAT BEGINS TODAY". Jesusfreakhideout.com. 6 January 2012. Retrieved 20 January 2012.
  10. ^ Powell, Mark Allan (2002). Encyclopedia of Contemporary Christian Music. Peabody, Massachusetts: Hendrickson Publishers. p. 522. ISBN 1-56563-679-1.
  11. ^ "Beyonce's rave review for Aussie songwriter Sia Furler". Australian Regional Media. 19 December 2013. Retrieved 18 July 2015.
  12. ^ Billboard (29 March 2014). "Christian Albums : March 29, 2014". Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 27 March 2014.
  13. ^ Billboard (29 March 2014). "Independent Albums : March 29, 2014". Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 27 March 2014.
  14. ^ "Peter Furler Music News & Info". Billboard.com. Retrieved 10 July 2012.
  15. ^ "The Story | Music Inspired by The Story". Thestorycd.com. 23 September 2011. Archived from the original on 3 July 2012. Retrieved 30 December 2011. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)

External links

Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Peter_Furler&oldid=821410687"