Rock Solid - Music

DeGarmo And Key Was The First Christian Rock Group To Be Nominated For A Grammy For Best Gospel Performance Contemporary Or Inspirational For 1980's THIS AIN'T HOLLYWOOD And Were Inducted Into The Gospel Music Hall Of Fame In 2010. Additionally They Are Notable As The First CCM Industry Outfit To See Airplay On MTV Via A Video For "Six Six Six" From Their Release COMMUNICATION . The Group Was A Memphis Tennessee Based Christian Rock Group That Started Professionally In 1977 As "The Christian Band" Before Changing Moniker. The Primary Members Were Keyboardist Eddie DeGarmo And Guitarist Dana Key. Key Handled Most Lead Vocals With Gruff Voiced DeGarmo Occasionally Taking A Turn At The Mic As On "Livin' On The Edge Of Dyin'" From Their Second Release 1979's STRAIGHT ON. Other Members Over The Years Have Included John Hampton David Spain Max Richardson Terry Moxley Joe Hardy And Ken Porter In The 70s. The 80s Saw Tommy Cathey On Bass Greg Morrow On Drums As Well As Tony Pilcher On Rhythm And Second Lead Guitar. Membership Has Also Included Kevin Rodell Drums Chuck Reynolds Drums Steve Taylor Guitar Not Steven Roland Taylor And Mark Pogue Guitar . The Band Was Nominated For Seven Grammies And Five Dove Awards During Its Over Two Decade Tenure Before Dissolving In 1995. The Group's Final Show Was In 2008 At Illinois' Cornerstone Festival. Key Passed Away On June 6 2010. read less