DeGarmo & Key | |
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 DeGarmo & Key - Destined to Win: The Classic Rock Collection (1992) | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Memphis, Tennessee |
| Genres | Christian rock |
| Years active | 1978–2010 |
| Labels | Lamb & Lion, Power Discs, ForeFront, Benson, Sparrow |
| Past members | Eddie DeGarmo, Dana Key, Tommy Cathey, Greg Morrow, Kevin Rodell, Tony Pilcher, Mark Pogue |
DeGarmo & Key was a Christian rock band/duo formed in 1977 by Eddie DeGarmo and Dana Key.[1] The group is notable for having the first Christian rock album nominated for a Grammy award and the first American Christian group to have a video entered into MTVs rotation. They are also noted as being among the first groups to raise the level of technical excellence to match general market releases of the time.[1] While the group played blues based rock with a minor British progressive rock influence, they migrated to a more pop and rock style as time went on.[2] DeGarmo played keyboards and sang background vocals (and occasionally lead), while Key played lead guitar and did the majority of the lead vocals. The other musicians at the time of formation in the late 70s were John Hamptone, David Spain, Max Richardson and Terry Moxley (drums) along with Joe Hardy and Ken Porter (bass).[2] Later members included Tommy Cathey on bass (1982),[3][4] Greg Morrow on drums as well as Tony Pilcher on rhythm and second lead guitar. Some of their more notable hits include: "Destined to Win", "Let the Whole World Sing", "Six, Six, Six", "Boycott Hell", "Every Moment" and "Casual Christian". The group is also noted for their albums Streetlight (1986), D&K (1987), and The Pledge (1989). Other musicians who have recorded or toured with DeGarmo & Key include Kenny Porter (bass), Kevin Rodell (drums), Chuck Reynolds (drums), Steve Taylor (guitar) (not related to another Steve Taylor, who is also a contemporary Christian artist) and Mark Pogue (guitar). The group was nominated for seven Grammy Awards[5] and five Dove Awards[6] DeGarmo and Key disbanded in 1995.[1]
- ^ a b c Powell, Mark (August 2002). Encyclopedia of Contemporary Christian Music (First ed.). Peabody, MA: Hendrickson Publishers, Inc. p. 246. ISBN 1-56563-679-1.
- ^ a b Alfonso, Barry (2002). The Billboard Guide to Contemporary Christian Music (First ed.). New York: Billboard Books. p. 158. ISBN 0-8230-7718-7.
- ^ "Tommy Cathey: Bio". Tommy Cathey. self. Retrieved March 22, 2020.
- ^ "The DeGarmo & Key Band - No Turning Back - Live". Discogs. Discogs. 1989. Retrieved March 22, 2020.
- ^ "Artist: DeGarmo & Key". Recording Academy Grammy Awards. Recording Academy. Retrieved March 22, 2020.
- ^ "Dove Awards". CMNexus. CMNexus. Retrieved March 22, 2020.