The Rock 'n' Roll Worship Circus was a band from Kelso,

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History

The band began as worship team members in a church undergoing changes in the mid-1990s. Their transition to a nationally touring act came in 2001 after the release of their first full-length album, entitled ''Big Star Logistics''. In 2002, the band signed with Vertical Music, a subsidiary of Integrity Label Group, and released "Welcome to the Rock 'n' Roll Worship Circus", a 60's flavored blend of congregational, humorous, and personal worship songs. The album was nominated for 4

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, and won the award for "Best Art Packaging". It peaked at #31 on

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's Top Contemporary Christian Albums chart.

allmusic.com In 2003, the band's contract was given to

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, another subsidiary of Integrity Label Group, and the band's second album titled ''A Beautiful Glow'' was released. The band was dropped after a lack of radio play and album sales had failed label expectations. In 2004, the band released their last recorded work titled '' The Listening EP'', toured internationally with

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, and played major festivals worldwide.

Remaining members

Some remaining members of the Worship Circus continue in music today. Bobby Love has joined

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, Chris Greely, Eric Lemiere, and

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went on to form The Listening, releasing The Listening LP in 2005.

Discography

*1999--''Live at Tomfest'' *2000--''Little Star Logistics'' *2001--''Big Star Logistics'' *2002--''Welcome to the Rock 'n' Roll Worship Circus (Vertical/Integrity)'' *2003--''A Beautiful Glow'' (INO/Integrity)

External links

"Interview" - Jesus Freak Hideout

"Billboard" - Google Books

* ttp://www.sbcbaptistpress.org/bpnews.asp?ID=14787 "Worship band may be the 'greatest show on earth'" - Baptist Press* "Welcome to the Rock and Roll Worship Circus" - All Music* "A Beautiful Glow" - All Music

References

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