A trip back in time with...THE NEWSBOYS!

The newsboys have been making radio hits for many years. Sixteen, to be exact. Sixteen years ago their single 'not ashamed,' which is the title track from that CD, became an instant hit. You are probably most familiar with their more recent CDs, like Go, Adoration, Devotion, or Thrive. While it was 16 years ago that Newsboys made it big in American radio, they have actually been putting out albums since 1987. Twenty-one years! So what did Newsboys sound like some 20 years ago? This is one of those questions you might regret asking. If you REALLY must know, click here: http://dbmedia.crossrhythms.co.uk/audio/mp3/4057-1.mp3 That is a clip from the 1990 CD, Hell Is For Wimps, with a song called 'Stand Up.'

I know, kind of makes you feel like putting on acid-washed jeans that are too small, and get a perm right? But guess what, thats not even their first CD. Yup, they were veterans when that came out. In 1988, the world was treated to this first release:

This one is so old, I can't even find a sample for you. My guess is the Newsboys have finally surpressed it and made it impossible. However, if you hunt for it online, you can find it, and probably for under a dollar.


Now for a visual comparison. Here is Newsboys today:






And now for your viewing pleasure, pictures I had to hunt deep for, OLD Newsboys!









Yup, one of these guys is Peter Fuller, AKA the bald one. Can you figure out which one?

Hope you enjoyed this trip back in time!!