Blind (band)
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1999 in Wollongong, Australia |
| Defunct | 2005 |
| Headquarters | Wollongong , Australia |
Key people | Greg Bell, Adrian Deck, Andrew Nicholls, Michael Molkentin, Chris Stewart |
| Products | Christian rock music albums and EPs |
Blind was a Christian rock ensemble originating from Wollongong, Australia in 1999. The lineup included Greg Bell on guitar, Adrian Deck handling drums and vocals, Andrew Nicholls as vocalist from 2001 to 2005, Michael Molkentin on bass, and Chris Stewart who provided vocals between 1999 and 2000.
Blind, 1999–2005
The band was established by former members of Wollongong's rock and funk acts "Apartment" (Deck) and "Funkin' Unreal" (Bell, Molkentin). Early in 2000, Blind independently produced and released their initial EP. Their sound combined pop and funk elements with subtle spiritual themes, avoiding explicit Christian content. After building a dedicated following across Sydney and Illawarra, Chris Stewart exited the group.
With Andrew Nicholls stepping in as the primary vocalist from 2001 onward, Blind launched their first full album, Long Walk Home, through the Down Under Christian Music Group label, achieving airplay on local commercial radio stations. Their track "Divinely Beautiful" was included in the compilation Down Under 2002: Australasia's 35 Hottest Christian Artists, which supported extensive touring along Australia's eastern seaboard.
In 2002, after signing with Three:16 Records, they released Echoes, produced by Caleb James; this album received some exposure on the national youth broadcaster Triple J. Their collaboration with James continued on the well-received 2003 release October Observations. By this stage, Blind had established themselves as a prominent Christian band in Australia, headlining events like Sydney's Black Stump Music and Arts Festival. The group dissolved in 2005 as members moved on to other ventures: Bell and Molkentin formed 'The Dawn Collective' until late 2006, while Nicholls, Molkentin, and Deck became part of the experimental outfit Spurs.
EPs
- Blind (2000)
- Blind Date (2000)
Albums
- Long Walk Home (Produced by Andy Sorenson, 2001)
- Echoes (Produced by Caleb James, 2002)
- October Observations (Produced by Caleb James, 2003)
- A Song Before We Sleep (2004)