Jonathan Steingard (born 1983) was the

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and lead guitarist for the Christian

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band

Hawk Nelson Hawk Nelson was a Canadian Christian pop-punk band from Peterborough, Ontario. Formed in 2000, the band has released eight studio albums. Bassist/backing vocalist Daniel Biro was the band's only founding member to remain throughout their entire ...

, which he joined in October 2004, replacing the former guitarist David Clark. He took over vocal duties upon Jason Dunn's departure in March 2012, until his own departure in 2020.

Career

His side projects include September Satellite, The Natural Anthem, two albums entitled ''Fox Run'', ''Under The Canopy'' and an EP ''Atlantis''. Steingard's first principal side project, ''Fox Run'', released on October 25, 2006, utilizes a large number of instruments for a unique sound. His second album Under The Canopy, released on November 25, 2008, is rather an emotional alternative one rather than the pop-punk genre of

, while three singles from ''Under The Canopy'' was featured in the ''Atlantis'' EP released on November 11, 2008, and available for free download. Steingard served as a judge for The 13th and 14th Annual Independent Music Awards in 2014 and 2015. Steingard appeared as a vocalist for the track "Wildfire" in the video game '' Honkai: Star Rail'', which released on April 26, 2023.

Personal life

The oldest of three children, Steingard started playing the guitar at the age of 9. He plays

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, Matchless and Metroamp Amps, Pedaltrain Pedalboards, and GHS Strings. His touring PRS guitars include an SC245, a Mira, and a Chris Henderson Model. Steingard married Jessica Hubbard in March 2007. On May 20, 2020, Steingard announced on

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that he no longer believes in God, but remains open to believing again in the future.

References

External links

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Jonathan Steingard's Website

Hawk Nelson Dot Com
the band's website -the website contains their tour dates, biographies, their "vodcasts", and the latest news. You can also hear some of their music there.
Jonathan Steingard's MP3 Music Downloads
at his side project website.

Jonathan is a PRS Guitars Endorsee. {{DEFAULTSORT:Steingard, Jonathan 1983 births Canadian former Christians Canadian people of Swedish descent Living people Canadian performers of Christian music Place of birth missing (living people) Canadian atheists