Rock n Roll Worship Circus
| Company type | Musical group |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1999 in Kelso, Washington, United States |
| Defunct | 2004 |
| Headquarters | Kelso , United States |
Area served | United States |
| Products | Music albums, live performances |
The Rock 'n' Roll Worship Circus was a musical group based in Kelso, Washington, United States.
History
Initially formed as a worship team within a church during the mid-1990s, the ensemble began touring nationally in 2001 following the release of their first album, Big Star Logistics. In 2002, they secured a deal with Vertical Music, part of the Integrity Label Group, and launched Welcome to the Rock 'n' Roll Worship Circus, an album blending 1960s-inspired sounds with both communal and individual worship themes. This project received four nominations at the GMA Dove Awards, won the award for "Best Art Packaging," and peaked at number 31 on Billboard's Top Contemporary Christian Albums chart. The following year, their contract transferred to INO Records, another subsidiary under Integrity Label Group, leading to the release of A Beautiful Glow. Despite this, limited radio exposure and disappointing sales resulted in the band being dropped. Their last offering, The Listening EP (2004), was released alongside international tours with Delirious? and performances at prominent festivals.
Remaining members
Several former members have remained active in the music industry: Bobby Love became part of BEC Records' Telecast; Mark and Terry Nelson established Portland-based The Shiny Things; Zurn P. Praxair performs under the names P. The Clown and Zwasco; Gabriel Wilson, Chris Greely, Eric Lemiere, and Josiah Sherman formed The Listening, which released an LP in 2005.
Discography
- 1999 – Live at Tomfest
- 2000 – Little Star Logistics
- 2001 – Big Star Logistics
- 2002 – Welcome to the Rock 'n' Roll Worship Circus (Vertical/Integrity)
- 2003 – A Beautiful Glow (INO/Integrity)