Chuck Girard

Chuck Girard
Girard in 2010
Girard in 2010
Background information
Born (1943-08-27) August 27, 1943 (age 81)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Genres
Instruments
  • Piano
  • vocals
Years active1961–present
Websitewww.chuckgirard.com Edit this at Wikidata

Chuck Girard (born on August 27, 1943) is an American musician, considered a pioneer of Contemporary Christian music.[1] He moved to Santa Rosa, California in his early teens, becoming a band member of the Castells and later the surf-rock band The Hondells.

In 1970, Girard, along with John Mehler, became founding members of Love Song, one of the first Jesus Music groups in the United States.[1]

In 1975, Girard became a solo artist after leaving Love Song. He wrote and performed the songs "Sometimes Alleluia" and "Rock 'N' Roll Preacher";[1] both were featured on his debut album Chuck Girard. It also featured the band Ambrosia prominently throughout. Girard in turn was featured on Ambrosia's albums Ambrosia and Somewhere I've Never Travelled, though the albums' credits do not indicate which tracks he contributed to or in what capacity.

He is the father of Alisa Childers, a member of the former Christian girl group ZOEgirl[2] and Christian apologist.

  1. ^ a b c Cusic, Don (2010). Encyclopedia of Contemporary Christian Music: Pop, Rock, and Worship. ABC–CLIO. pp. 208–209. ISBN 978-0-313-34425-1. Retrieved November 15, 2010.
  2. ^ Montague, Joe (April 7, 2005). "ZOEgirl Doesn't Just Make Music, They Teach Us How to Live". Soul Shine. Retrieved November 15, 2010.