John McNamara, John Giali, Steve Giali, Glenn Holland
Influences
The Police, U2, The Jam, The Alarm, Violent Femmes, Simple Minds, David Bowie, Joe Jackson, Elvis Costello, The Talking Heads, Neil Finn, & The Beatles
Sounds Like
How you'd expect a band from the L.A. suburbs with relatively normal upbringings would sound, only a little different.
A brief but major force in the 1980s Christian alternative music scene with Undercover, Altar Boys, Lifesavers, Lifters, Crumbacher, Adam Again...
441's blend of catchy beats and melodies capped with insightful lyrics garnered unprecedented acclaim for an indie band.
Both the song Break Out and the self-titled album debuted at the top position on so-cal CCM radio station KYMS, a first for any act and topping the hugely successful new release by U2, The Unforgettable Fire and their legendary hit Pride (In the Name of Love).
4-4-1 stayed in the top 40 for several months and the band was named 1984s Best New Band in the KYMS listener music awards.
The band completed their second album, Mourning Into Dancing in the summer of 1985. Produced by Dino and John Elefante of Kansas fame, the title track hit 2 in the national CCM Rock charts.
4-4-1 toured extensively off the success of their two hit records, playing energetic sets at the Icthus and Cornerstone festivals in 1986.
The group has reformed, playing occasionally and is working on new material. Stay tuned.
Please see www.441online.com for more information on 441.
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Hope no one minds the plug... my book released earlier this year titled "God's Not Dead (And Neither Are We)" has interviews with many of Christian alt rock's creators, including John McNamara and Glenn, talking about their lives then and now. More information is available on the book's Website http://godsnotdeadbook.com
WE RECORD!! If you have any questions please feel free to ask! Our pricing sheet is in our photos. You cannot find a better recording/production quality for less!
Hi! Well, it's like I told you a few years ago, my mom has all your albulms, so I grew up with 441. I love you and your music. Thanks for adding me.<br /><br /> Mike B.
Hi there, Wow, all the "kids" are growing up I guess. I told Wynn's daughter,Roza about your page and the youtube video. I hope she invites you as a friend. Love to all, Bill (aka Tracy)
Hi John, Meg got married in May. I will give your best to everyone and please do the same for me to your family. P.S.--- Looking for the dvd with you guys and Altar Boys, do you know where I might be able to order one?
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