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Peter Furler Band

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Peter Furler Band
OriginAustralia and United States
GenresChristian rock, contemporary Christian music
Years active2012 (2012)–present[1]
LabelsNew Day Christian (independent), Platinum Pop (independent)
Members
Past members
  • Jeff Irizarry
  • Phil Joel
Websitepeterfurler.com

The Peter Furler Band is a Christian rock band from both Australia and the United States. It started in 2012 by Peter Furler, and the band released their first album Sun and Shield in 2014 on their independent label New Day Christian Records and Platinum Pop Records. It is the second solo project of Peter Furler.

Background

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The band started in January 2012 by former Newsboys frontman Peter Furler joining with Dave Ghazarian formerly of Audio Adrenaline and Superchick, Jeff Irizarry, and Phil Joel formerly of the Newsboys. Joel left, however, shortly after its formation. The band released its debut studio album, Sun and Shield, on March 11, 2014, through their own, independent label, New Day Christian Records and Platinum Pop Records.[2] The album charted on Billboard Christian Albums and Independent Albums charts.[3][4]

Discography

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Studio albums

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List of studio albums, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart positions
US
CHR
US
INDIE
Sun and Shield 23[5] 37[6]

References

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  1. ^ Hoganson Media (January 6, 2012). "Peter Furler announces band for Winter Jan Tour that begins today". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved March 27, 2014.
  2. ^ Argyrakis, Andy (April 15, 2014). "Peter Furler Band: Sun and Shield (New Day Christian)" (PDF). CCM Magazine. Salem Publishing. p. 34. ISSN 1524-7848. Retrieved April 15, 2014.
  3. ^ Billboard (March 29, 2014). "Christian Albums : March 29, 2014". Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved March 27, 2014.
  4. ^ Billboard (March 29, 2014). "Independent Albums : March 29, 2014". Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved March 27, 2014.
  5. ^ Billboard (March 29, 2014). "Christian Albums : March 29, 2014". Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved March 27, 2014.
  6. ^ Billboard (March 29, 2014). "Independent Albums : March 29, 2014". Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved March 27, 2014.
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