Jesus Christ! One of my best friend from high school Jeff Anderson has been an influence in music in my life, My high school choir director Joyce Mason, bless her heart!; My college choir director...........Dr. Blackely! My college jazz band director; Hillsong, Da Truth, Cross Movement, Kirk Franklin, Newsboys, Chris Tomlin, Grits, Gospel Choirs, classical choirs(Robert Shaw, Eric Whitare) and the like!! My brothers Chad Gerber and Michael Rickett!
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okay, people say I sound like a Christian "Seal", thats it! I just love bringing the Christian pop/r&b/funk/rock
One might say that Richard Jordan’s life and life in music have mirrored the narrative of the prodigal son. From grade school to high school Richard embraced the diverse world of music, performing in musicals, dancing, and singing in numerous choirs. As a teenager he also embraced the Christian gospel and began to explore ways in which he might integrate his love for music with his new love for the risen Christ. This search initially reached fruition during his freshman year at Ashland University in Ohio. Richard continued to hone his vocal skills by joining the college’s concert choir, but he also began drumming for the university Jazz band. When a mentor in the faith and student leader in F.C.A learned of his skills in percussion, he invited Richard to assist him in the formation of a worship band for the campus ministry association. He threw himself into the task and for the next two years was ‘instrumental’ in the growth and development of both the band and F.C.A itself.
Midway through college, however, spiritual struggle led to a starkly different use of Richard’s musical talent. Overworked and lacking Christian fellowship during the summer break, Richard’s love for the Lord was choked by worldly cares. He returned to college in the fall, but chose not to participate in the worship band or any other Christian activities. At this time, he stumbled upon a way to indulge his love for music and his growing love for human accolade. Richard was invited to join a hip-hop/pop a cappella group who performed at the university’s homecoming festivities. They were in need of a replacement bass vocalist, and Richard’s sonorous voice and dance talent easily won him the position. He withdrew from college and eagerly joined them on their national tour.
Performing at major venues and rubbing shoulders with leaders in the music industry, fame seemed immanent for Richard and the group. Yet the sovereign Lord had alternative plans for Richard, a different sort of success with which to bless him. On Easter Sunday 2002, Richard returned to church empty and weary from years of sin. It soon became clear that fully rectifying his life and relationship with God entailed leaving the group and finishing his degree at Ashland University. Richard returned to college, changed his major to religious studies, and changed his choice instrument to the acoustic guitar. He also began to manifest a genuine gift for music composition, and through the encouragement of fellow Christians at A.U. Richard started pursuing Christian music as a vocation. Since 2003 Richard Jordan and his guitar have frequented cafes, festivals, church services, and conferences across Ohio and the Midwest. His distinctive fusion of soul, pop, funk, and beatbox together with his winsome stage presence unfailingly endear Richard to his audiences. But it is his fervor for the message of divine grace and his ability to communicate the lessons learned as a prodigal that make his performances truly memorable. For Richard music now concerns nothing other than the exaltation of his heavenly Father, the one who has mercifully welcomed him ‘home’.
With the assistance of veteran producer Rick May, Richard is currently working on an independent self-titled album to be released in the spring of 2007. Look for it at his upcoming shows or for download at Richard’s myspace page.
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Thank you Bro Glory to God, still standing strong in him and pressing forward its a blessing to see all is well with you brother God Bless in every area of life keep in touch bro
I don't get on here much but just got your comment from a couple and a half months ago. =) Thanks for checking up. I'm doing good! Hope all is well with you too. I think I saw you were in a relationshp? Congrats!
just wanted to stop thru and see how everyone is doing! ...there's a lot of you!? I didnt really realize that we have this many friends now, haha, but thats a good thing right? :) So if you aint busy or anything, come check out our page, we have a few new songs up.. plus we have our own video blogs that we've been posting! Some of which are pretty darn hilarious! haha. I hope to hear from ya soon!!!
Yo Bro, what up man... you always catch me on myspace, I hardly check this thing... but man, Zachariah 1:10 my verse of the day. I pray all is well with you man. Keep singing and writing, touching lives with love!
Hey! What's up? Haven't been on myspace for over a year! Wow life has taken Me out of the loop in cyber world! I miss the friendly Friendly's service. Not the same there anymore. I miss P.J. Too! My youngest never had so much fun in a restaurant like the day you were her 'Superman' :) so fill Me in on your career, etc. I think its just amazing how God has blessed you! The Ashland Friendly's regular take out lady! LOL!!
Hey, whats going on yo? Sorry if it seems like this message is spamming (which, i hope it isnt), but... I just posted the title track to our album ("Stand Up") on our Myspace page and Im tryin to get some feedback on what everyone thinks! If you could participate, that would be WONDERFUL :)
I hope all is well with you.. Stay fresh & God bless, - Jimbo Rocko
hey, Open mic every tuesday night 9pm at Hal&Als. New bar, looking for talent, $50 dallor prize for best performance, sign up at door. Winner based on votes, so bring your friends! If you have any questions let me know.
Israel Houghton & Integrity Music are giving you & a guest (PLUS your church worship Leader and a guest!) a chance to win a trip to "A Deeper Level Conference 2009"
P.S. _KPS1992 is my favorite! You can find the numbers in the bottom left hand corner of the pictures. You just look happy and confident and filled with the love of the Lord in this picture! Take care friend!
Richard... I don't know if you know it or not... but there was someone there taking pics of us all night from a professional photography studio. You can see your pics at www.mimosaarts.com - look under 'Event Codes'... then First Monday Bluebird pictures - and then look for 05.04.09. There's 11 pictures of you on their site! :) They allow you to use two of the pictures to post on your website(s) for free if you contact them about your pics. Just thought you might like to have a snapshot of your time there - if you didn't know about it already! :) Take care - May God continue to bless your path Richard! Sincerely, Belinda
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