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hereigns56 · 07-20-2009, 10:40 PM

Originally Posted by Newsboys

Why wouldn't you want Peter Furler(hair or no hair) on your forehead!?!?!?

Hiya, course you can join!
They're very interesting folks, they're defintely a band worth learning more about(even to a point of obsession *whistles*). Im gonna update the first post today with more info.

Yep, one year's way too long. Even though Ive only seen them live once in my entire lifetime.

but one's still a number,rofl.

HEY! CHECK OUT THE SIG!!! Yep,

On facebook I am officially friends with Duncan Phillips.

I'M DUNCAN PHILLIPS' FRIEND!!!!

Oh yay! (: lol. I've never seen them in concert, but I really want to (I think my dad asked me a long time ago but I didn't know who they were

) Wow! Congrats!(on the Duncan Phillips thing)

KingZiph · 07-21-2009, 11:29 AM

I'll join! Saw them in concert once. My favorite song is probably Breakfast.

Newsboys · 07-21-2009, 02:51 PM

Originally Posted by hereigns56

Oh yay! (: lol. I've never seen them in concert, but I really want to (I think my dad asked me a long time ago but I didn't know who they were

) Wow! Congrats!(on the Duncan Phillips thing)

Oh they are TONS of fun!!! And man, does Michael Tait know how to work a crowd!

Originally Posted by KingZiph

I'll join! Saw them in concert once. My favorite song is probably Breakfast.

That's an awesome song with an awesome message!

_________

Im totally phsyced........

I posted this on Duncan Phillip's wall on FB...

"Hi, Just wanted to say you're awesome,lol. Even though I've never met you or any of the others, you guys have really made an impact on my life just through your music and what you do. I finally got to see ya'll live at Spirit Song not too long ago, and God taught me something,

never go to King's Island without an umbrella.

LOL, well, not only that, but a couple nights before Spirit Song I had a dream of you guys singing "Play that Funky Music". Which was very weird for me, because I hadn't heard that song in a long time, and then when you did that song Friday night....wow. It's those little incredible unbelievable things in life that God does to encourage my faith in him. =)

Anyways,God Bless(which He already has,lol) , you and the others are always in my prayers, and thank you very much for the inspiration and great music!

(BTW, your the bestest drummer ever)
~Jenn"

and this morning, DUNNY REPLIED!!! AHHHH!!!

"Thanks for the encouragement Jennifer..great story...thanks for sharing...."

*faints*

Okay..I want to write something in reply..what to say what to say....

Right now NB are the the JCTV, they're airing something, but havent said what..cant wait to see it!

Just apdated 1st post with some good stuff, check it out!

kaelenbalen · 07-21-2009, 03:00 PM

Hi! i would love to join but I only know I Am Free. I love that song!

Beetlike · 07-21-2009, 03:16 PM

JCTV? I got that channel!

LUCKY YOU! Dunny talked to you!! I think I know peter's birthday...

LOOK AT WHAT I FOUND!!

band member: Peter Furler
purpose, position: lead singer, producer
drums, guitar (and all what is in need), main songwriter

full name: Peter Andrew Furler
birthday: September 8, 1966
birthplace: Mclaren Vale Hospital, South Australia, Australia.
from: Sunshine Coast, Australia (Hometown: Adelaide, South Australia)
now living in: somewhere in Franklin, TN (USA) or Nashville, TN (USA) ?
known as: Peter; Pete
nicknames: McCracken, 'Pietro the juggler of Death', Baldy, Dood
married to: Summer. He met her in Atlanta, Georgia at a Bible Study. He says that she is his biggest encouragement.
children: none yet
parents: father: Bill (pastor) / mother: Rosalie
siblings: Debbie, Vicki, Mark, Julie, David
father in law: Mylon LeFevre (former christian singer)
mother in law: Anne LeFevre
position: lead vocals; occassional drums, guitars etc.; producer
the band: Vocalist and guitarist for the Newsboys. He started out as the drummer and background vocalist. Also was the designated rapper for the group back in those days. He has been to every state except Alaska. He does not think that he is famous. One thing he likes about the band is that they have never been a rip-off.
Newsboy since: it's beginnings in 1986 (band's early name for a short time: "The News") - founder of the band together with George Perdikis!
writing credits: pretty much every Newsboy song
known for: being able to do almost anything pertaining to the band
special info: he was a vegetarian (no ham)
first job/unusual job: Aquatic instructor
biggest influence: Jesus Christ
hobbies: Surfing at Point Nashville
pets: dogs named Bull, Coco

favorites:

bible verse: Psalm 139
bible story: Joseph
role model in the bible: Jesus
team: Atlanta Braves
place to play: Red Rocks Ampitheatre outside of Denver, CO
songs he has written: Peter has written or co-written every song the newsboys have released so far
restaurant: 4th & Main
snack: Melba toast
thing about tour: meeting new people from different states and seeing familar faces of fans they've met and come to know over the years
cartoon: Scooby-Doo
favorite subject in school: lunch
favorite song off "Going Public" (1994): "Elle G."
favorite songs off "Step Up To The Microphone" (199: "Hallelujah", "Believe", "Entertaining Angels"

more info:

dream car: FB Holden
song that could not be improved upon: "40" live by U2
weirdest thing a fan has given him: a chicken
most embarrassing moment: "Mine was my first show in Germany, sang with my eyes closed and never said anything at all."
most embarrassing moment part 2: He got stuck under the rotating drum kit, and the crew had to cut him down as hydraulic fluid sprayed all over the band and the front row.
if he wasn't a Newsboy: Would have become a fireman
used to have hair
his white disco shirt was designed by some western store in Nashville
thing he won't go on tour without: four other guys
first concert: played at his sister Julie's 16th birthday party

quirks:

wears Dulce&Gabanna cologne
loves motocross
gets dizzy every night after the rotating drums set
gets extremely nervous before every show
never goes anywhere without a dictaphone
Peter became a Christian at the age of 17
testimony in one word: newcreationchangingdaily

teenage years:

Lived in Mooloolaba, Queensland, Australia. Time divided between surfing and the band. Band was for a small amount of time tentatively titled "The News". Founded by Peter Furler and George Perdikis, as drummer and guitarist respectively. John James joined as lead singer shortly afterwards. Practiced in Family Garage continually. Drove siblings insane throughout his entire youth with his banging on anything, the back seat of the car, his lap, anything! Can remember listening to the radio and hearing the first chord of a guitar/song and knowing right away who the artist and which song it was. Was one of those kids who basicly walked around with a radio on his shoulder.

Peter Quotes:

»We've never taken ourselves all that seriously, believe me. I mean, when grunge is huge and everyone's walkin' around in plaid flannel shirts, we got a guy dressed in gold and silver and red suits on stage, so anyone who takes that seriously is missing the point.«
»The two sides of the band are just a reflection of who we really are anyway. I mean, I like a lot of fun on the road, but at the same time I'm pretty serious and a lot of things concern me all the time, and nearly every member of the band is like that... but that doesn't keep us from having tag-team wrestling on the bus at five in the morning!«

Newsboys · 07-21-2009, 05:41 PM

NOICE!!!!!!

1966...special year..when Star Trek AND Peter Furler were born!!!

That means he's.....
*counts fingers*
43 years old!

Nice, now hurry up and find out when the other's b-days are so I can write them all down, we must celebrate!

Duncan quote from the video on the winner of the Backyard BBQ, "It's pretty much an excuse to eat, and as you know, the newsboys LOVE to eat."

Oh, and the other day, on FB he posted that (talking about a performance they were doing that night) "Can't eat til tonight"
Now, Dunny was really concerned that he couldnt be able to eat for 3 hours,lol. Turns out to be, it was a typo(he was probably on his phone) he meant, "wait".

oh! and no ham!?!??!! No wonder I love Peter so much!!!

Jeff's B-day: June 26, 1974.
and he wrote LLD!!! I knew there was a reason why I loved that song so much! lol

and he's turned his back on the detroit red wings!!! WOOT WOOT!!!

Duncan's B-Day: March 3, 1964

Jody's B-Day: September 26, 1967

Paul's B-day: August 22, 1967

I think that's my sister b-day..

Phil's B-day: January 5, 1973

Mike's B-Day: May 18,1966

Peter's B-Day:September 8, 1966

♥ooolala♥ · 07-22-2009, 08:17 AM

HI HI HI HI HI HI!! cool Fan club!! MIKE HAS A FISH!! rlly?? idk tht!! HOW DO U FIND THESE THINGS OUT!!sheesh ur good at tht!!

Newsboys · 07-22-2009, 03:13 PM

Originally Posted by ♥ooolala♥

HI HI HI HI HI HI!! cool Fan club!! MIKE HAS A FISH!! rlly?? idk tht!! HOW DO U FIND THESE THINGS OUT!!sheesh ur good at tht!!

Heh heh, Beetlike heard in an interview that Mike would carry bags of Swedish Fish(the little gummy candies) around. Apparently he loves them,lol.

And we get this stuff from all around the web, from their facebook pages to fan sites.

BTW, I wonder what all the Newspets are....I know Peter had two dogs, Bull and Coco, Jeff had a dog, Snuffy, I think Phil had a dog...but Im not sure about Duncan or Jody..

HEY ALL!! Our favorite drummer just announced an INCREDIBLE new deal on his webite, www.duncanphillips.net ,
I just thought I'd pass it along, it's a great offer if you have some extra money, and would make a great gift!
Super Summer Special - $25.00 : DuncanPhillips.net, The Official Store

I need ya'lls help on keepin this open! If it goes unposted on for a couple of days, it gets automatically closed!

JCTV update, NB recorded Something Beautiful; He Reigns; Glorious; Dance;& Jesus Freak.
Ill let ya'll know when the airing is, cant wait to see it!