United Pursuit, also known as United Pursuit Band, is a contemporary worship music collective that originated in Knoxville, Tennessee. The group’s formation in 2006 was not the result of a strategic plan but rather a natural outgrowth of friendship, shared faith, and a communal desire to connect with God through music. The core members, including…

Bruce Douglas Cockburn, born on May 27, 1945, in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, is one of the most influential singer-songwriters in Canadian history. Growing up in a middle-class family, Cockburn showed an early interest in music. He began playing the guitar as a teenager, inspired by the sounds of rock and roll, jazz, and blues. Cockburn’s…

Early Life and Influences Alan Jackson was born on October 17, 1958, in Newnan, Georgia, to Joseph Eugene and Ruth Musick Jackson. Growing up in a modest household, Jackson’s early life was shaped by the Southern values of hard work, humility, and faith. His family lived in a small home built around his grandfather’s toolshed,…

Christa Black Gifford was born in 1977 in Texas, United States, into a family deeply rooted in Christian values. Raised in a loving, faith-centered environment, Christa’s early life was profoundly shaped by her parents’ commitment to church ministry and Christian teachings. Her father, Dan Black, was a pastor, and her mother, Janie Black, played a…

Early Life and Musical Beginnings Michael Whitaker Smith was born on October 7, 1957, in Kenova, West Virginia. Raised in a devout Christian home, the seeds of faith and a deep love for music were sown early in his life. Smith’s mother was a church pianist, and his father worked in an oil refinery, both…

Will Reagan, born in the late 1980s, is an American singer-songwriter and worship leader known for his heartfelt and spirit-filled music. Raised in Knoxville, Tennessee, Reagan grew up in a Christian household where music was an integral part of his family’s life. His parents were deeply involved in their local church, and it was through…

Jeremy Riddle was born on October 18, 1977, in Mount Holly Township, New Jersey. Raised in a Christian family, Jeremy’s early life was steeped in faith and music, which significantly shaped his future. Growing up in the church, he developed a love for worship and a deep connection to his Christian faith. His passion for…

Jerome John Garcia, widely known as Jerry Garcia, was born on August 1, 1942, in San Francisco, California, into a family with a rich musical background. His father, Jose “Joe” Garcia, was a Spanish immigrant and a jazz clarinetist, while his mother, Ruth Marie “Bobbie” Garcia, had a love for music and worked as a…

Brian Johnson was born on October 5, 1947, in Dunston, Gateshead, England. He grew up in a working-class family, and like many young boys in post-war Britain, he was influenced by the burgeoning rock and roll scene. His father, Alan, was a sergeant major in the British Army’s Durham Light Infantry, while his mother, Esther,…

Robert C. Hunter was born on June 23, 1941, in Arroyo Grande, California. Raised in a family that appreciated the arts, Hunter’s early exposure to literature and music played a significant role in shaping his future career. Although he was not formally trained as a musician, his love for words and his natural talent for…