Justin McRoberts
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| Justin McRoberts | ||
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| Background information | ||
| Born | January 1, 1974 | |
| Origin | Oakland, CA | |
| Genre(s) | Singer-Songwriter Contemporary Christian |
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| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter | |
| Years active | 1998-present | |
| Label(s) | Independent Previously 5 Minute Walk |
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| Website | JustinMcRoberts.com | |
Justin McRoberts (born January 1, 1974 in Oakland, California) is a Christian acoustic pop rock musician from the San Francisco Bay area. McRoberts released two albums with 5 Minute Walk before the label disbanded in 2001. Since then he has independently released three studio albums, a live album, and an EP. He tours year round.[1]
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[edit] Biography
After becoming saved in 1992, Justin spent three and a half years on staff with Young Life.[1] He began recording with 5 Minute Walk in 1998, releasing Reason for Living (1999), written primarily about his experiences with Young Life. The following year, he released Father (2000) which deals with the darkness surrounding the 1998 suicide of his father.[1]
During this time, McRoberts toured nationally with artists such as Five Iron Frenzy, The W's, Caedmon's Call, and others, and made appearances at the Cornerstone Festival. Since leaving 5 Minute Walk in 2000 McRoberts has continued to produce records independently.
[edit] Discography
- Grace Must Wound... (2005, Review: Christianity Today)
- Live From Grove City (2004)
- Intersections (2003, Review: The Phantom Tollbooth)
- Trust (2002, Review: The Phantom Tollbooth)
- Untitled EP (2001, 5 Minute Walk, Review: Real Magazine)
- Father (2000, 5 Minute Walk, Reviews: The Phantom Tollbooth, Real Magazine)
- Reason For Living (1999, 5 Minute Walk, Reviews: The Phantom Tollbooth, Real Magazine)
McRoberts is also credited vith various parts on other's albums, notably including Five Iron Frenzy's All the Hype That Money Can Buy, Five Iron Frenzy 2: Electric Boogaloo, The End Is Near, and The End Is Here, Brave Saint Saturn's The Light of Things Hoped For, and Roper's Brace Yourself for the Mediocre.
[edit] Notes and References
- ^ a b c McRoberts, Justin. "Justin McRoberts - Biography" (PDF). JustinMcRoberts.com. Retrieved 2006-11-15.
[edit] External links
- Official Site
- Justin McRoberts @ Myspace
- Justin McRoberts @ Pure Volume
- 2000 Interview @ Jesus Freak Hideout
- 2000 Interview @ The Phantom Tollbooth
- 2003 Interview
- Biography circa 2002
- Biography circa 2004
| Persondata | |
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| NAME | McRoberts, Justin |
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| SHORT DESCRIPTION | Singer, songwriter |
| DATE OF BIRTH | January 1, 1974 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Oakland, California |
| DATE OF DEATH | |
| PLACE OF DEATH | |
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