Servant (band)
Servant was a Christian rock group that grew out of the counter- culture Jesus Movement of the sixties and seventies.
The band was founded in Victoria, British Columbia in 1976 by Jim Palosaari and performed to audiences throughout North America, Europe and Australia for over 12 years.
Originally named" Higher Ground", the group later changed their name to Servant.
The lyrics of their songs were known for challenging the Christian Church to turn back to social justice and caring for the poor.
A Servant rock concert was like a festival event.
The band was known to incorporate comedy and short skits in their sets on stage.
Servant was also the first Christian rock group to use laser lights, flame tubes, fireworks, fog machines, in addition to an extensive light show and quadraphonic sound( a precursor to surround- sound).
In the early 1980s some critics considered Servant's theatrics, light shows, smoke- bombs and flash- pot stage performances too raucous to be authentically Christian.
However, the band's mission was to reach the ears and hearts of those who might not feel so comfortable in church buildings.
Shying away from the praise lyrics and easy- listening rock styles that typified most contemporary Christian music at the time, Servant instead attempted to offer edgy, rhythmic, passionate rock and an aggressive stage performance filled with an evangelistic Christian message, and spiced with strong social commentaries.
A" CCM Magazine" review of their 1981 release," Rockin' Revival", stated that the band's lyrics reflected Christian communal subculture, and contained elements of social protest and criticism.
Servant toured extensively throughout America, Europe and Australia in concert halls and at music festivals like" Creation" and" Greenbelt".
They recorded 6 studio albums with songs that ranked in the Top 40 Contemporary Christian Music Charts including" Come Jesus ComeHolding on to YouThank GodWe are the LightSurrender Harder to Finish", and" I Will".
From 1981 to 1985, opening acts for Servant included Grammy Award- winning Petra, DeGarmo& Key, Joe English( of Paul McCartney& Wings fame), Will McFarlane( recorded with Jackson Browne), Randy Matthews, Jerusalem, and Steve Camp.
Petra opened for Servant on tour in late 1981 and early 1982 just as Petra's breakthrough album, Never Say Die was being released.
The band reunited to perform a one- off concert at Cornerstone Festival in July 2011.
In November 2013, Servant was awarded with the Lifetime Achievement Award from GMA Canada during ceremonies held during the 35th Annual Covenant Awards.
On hand to receive the award were band members: Sandie Brock, Owen Brock, Bob Hardy, Rob Martens, Matt Spransy and Eric Odell.
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Question: Are the bands Joler Gaan and Servant (Band), from the same country?
Answer: no