The Crucified

The Crucified
Also known asKids in God's Blessings (K.G.B)
OriginFresno, California, U.S.
Genres
Years active1984–1993, 1995, 2009–present
LabelsNarrowpath, Ocean, Tooth & Nail
Members
Past members
  • Wayne Stonecipher
  • Kirk Palmer
  • Trevor Palmer
  • Mark Johnson
Websitethecrucified.net

The Crucified is an American Christian hardcore and crossover thrash band from Fresno, California that formed in 1984.[1] Its lineup is vocalist Mark Salomon, guitarist Greg Minier, bassist Jeff Bellew, and drummer Jim Chaffin. The band are considered "pioneers of Christian hardcore."[2] During their initial 1984–1993 tenure, the band played at the Cornerstone Festival several times, and also opened for non-religious punk and metal bands like D.R.I. and Pantera.[3][2] The band broke up in 1993 due to personal differences, but reunited in 2009.

  1. ^ Debendictis, Matt (January 28, 2010). "The Crucified's Religion Never an Issue when Playing with Thrash Legends". Noisecreep. Retrieved April 10, 2016.
  2. ^ a b "Resurrecting the Crucified | San Diego Reader". www.sandiegoreader.com. Archived from the original on April 7, 2022. Retrieved December 26, 2022.
  3. ^ Blabbermouth (January 28, 2009). "THE CRUCIFIED Box Set In The Works". BLABBERMOUTH.NET. Retrieved December 26, 2022.