Revive (sometimes styled Rev!ve) was an Australian

Christian rock Christian rock is a form of rock music that features lyrics focusing on matters of Christian faith, often with an emphasis on Jesus in Christianity, Jesus. This music is typically performed by Christians, Christian individuals. The extent to whi ...

band, originally consisting of singer Dave Hanbury, guitarist Tyler Hall, bassist Rich Thompson, and drummer Mike Tenkate.

History

The band was formed by Hanbury and Hall in

Sydney, Australia Sydney is the capital city of the state of New South Wales and the most populous city in Australia. Located on Australia's east coast, the metropolis surrounds Sydney Harbour and extends about 80 km (50 mi) from the Pacific Ocean ...

in 2001. Both had been songwriters for youth groups and school ministries. After recruiting Thompson and Tenkate, they released their debut album '' Where I Belong'' in 2004. After their second album ''Trafalgar Street'' was released in 2006, they supported

Third Day Third Day was a Christian rock band formed in Marietta, Georgia in 1991. The band was founded by lead singer Mac Powell, guitarist Mark Lee (both of whom were the only constant members) and Billy Wilkins. The band's name is a reference to the ...

on an Australian tour. The band relocated to

Atlanta, Georgia Atlanta ( ) is the List of capitals in the United States, capital and List of municipalities in Georgia (U.S. state), most populous city in the U.S. state of Georgia (U.S. state), Georgia. It is the county seat, seat of Fulton County, Georg ...

in 2007, and recorded their third album '' Chorus of the Saints'' with Third Day's

Mac Powell Mac Powell (born Johnny Mac Powell; December 25, 1972), originally from Clanton, Alabama, United States, is an American singer, songwriter, producer, and musician who formed the Christian rock band Third Day with guitarist Mark Lee, with both ...

producing. Along with Third Day, the band have cited

Switchfoot Switchfoot is an American rock music, rock band from San Diego, California. The band's members are Jon Foreman (lead vocals, guitar), Tim Foreman (bass guitar, backing vocals), Chad Butler (drum kit, drums, percussion), and Jerome Fontamillas (g ...

and

Steven Curtis Chapman Steven Curtis Chapman (born November 21, 1962) is an American contemporary Christian music singer, songwriter, record producer, actor, author, and social activist. Chapman began his career in the late 1980s as a songwriter and performer of cont ...

as influences. Hall left the band in 2009 to return to Australia and was replaced by Nevertheless guitarist A.J. Cheek. This lineup released the album ''

Blink Blinking is a bodily function; it is a semi-autonomic rapid closing of the eyelid. A single blink is determined by the forceful closing of the eyelid or inactivation of the levator palpebrae superioris and the activation of the palpebral por ...

'' in 2010. That year they participated in the "Fly Me to the Show" tour with several other Christian rock acts. Tenkate then left the band and was replaced by Michael Wright. After a tour with Anthem Lights, the band broke up in 2011.

Awards

*Runner up for best Gospel song at the Oz Music Awards 2005 *Nominated best Gospel group at the Australian Gospel Music Awards 2005 *Runner up for best Gospel song at the Australian Gospel Music Awards 2005 *WINNER best gospel video at the Australian Gospel Music Awards 2006 *International Song writing competition finalist in 2005 and in 2007 for best Gospel song *2007 music Oz WINNER of Best Christian song ''Can't Change Yesterday''. *2007 WINNER of Australian Gospel Music Awards for Best Rock Song ''These Days'' *Nominated for "New Artist of the Year" at the 2010

Dove Awards A Dove Award is an accolade by the Gospel Music Association (GMA) of the United States to recognize outstanding achievement in the Christian music industry. The awards ceremonies presented annually and have been held in Nashville, Tennessee excep ...

Discography

Albums

Singles

Trivia

*The Song "Blink" was featured in the preview for the

ABC ABC are the first three letters of the Latin script. ABC or abc may also refer to: Arts, entertainment and media Broadcasting * Aliw Broadcasting Corporation, Philippine broadcast company * American Broadcasting Company, a commercial American ...

Drama

Rookie Blue ''Rookie Blue'' is a Canadian police procedural television series starring Missy Peregrym and Gregory Smith. It was created by Morwyn Brebner, Tassie Cameron, and Ellen Vanstone. The series premiered on June 24, 2010, and aired on Global in ...

*The Song "Something Glorious" was featured in the preview for

Drama Secret Millionaire *The Song "Can't Change Yesterday" was featured on an episode of The Gospel Music Channel's Kitchen Sink. *The Song "Can't Change Yesterday" was also featured on the Australian version of Jamie's Kitchen. *Revive was listed as Billboard's list of bands to watch in 2009—the only Christian band on the list. *"The First Noel" single climbed as high as number 8 on the Christian AC Chart (01/08/2011).

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Revive Australian Christian rock groups Musical groups established in 2001 Essential Records (Christian) artists