Allies (band)
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OriginUnited States
Years active1985 – 1992
Allies | |
|---|---|
| Origin | United States |
| Genres | Christian rock, contemporary Christian music |
| Years active | 1985 – 1992 |
| Labels | Light, DaySpring |
| Past members | Randy Thomas Bob Carlisle Sam Scott Matthew Chapman Jim Erickson Kenny Williams Scott Sheriff Mark Hill Brian Fullen |
Allies was a Christian rock band. They released six albums during the late 1980s and early 1990s.[1]
The most notable band members were guitarist Randy Thomas, formerly of the Jesus music group Sweet Comfort Band and vocalist Bob Carlisle.[2] Carlisle went on to pursue a solo career and recorded the hit song "Butterfly Kisses", which was co-written with Randy.
Sam O. Scott and Jimmy Erickson were both formerly of Psalm 150.
- Randy Thomas: lead guitar, vocals, bass
- Bob Carlisle: lead vocals, rhythm and acoustic guitars
- Sam O. Scott: keyboards, synth-bass, backing vocals (1984–1986)
- Matthew Chapman: bass, backing vocals (1985–1991)
- Jim Erickson: drums, backing vocals (1985–1991)
- Kenny Williams: keyboards, saxophone, backing vocals (1987, died 2019)
- Scott Sheriff: keyboards, backing vocals (1992)
- Mark Hill: bass, backing vocals (1992)
- Brian Fullen: drums (1992)
