The Choir | |
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&sq=Envato&lang=en&file=File:Choir2017.jpg) The Choir in April 2017. L to R: Dan Michaels, Steve Hindalong, Derri Daugherty. | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Orange County, California |
| Genres | Alternative rock, Indie rock, Christian alternative rock |
| Years active | 1984–present |
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| Website | thechoir |
The Choir is an atmospheric alternative rock band currently comprising Derri Daugherty on guitar and lead vocals, Steve Hindalong on drums and percussion, and Dan Michaels on saxophone and Lyricon. Long-time bass guitarist Tim Chandler died in 2018, and guitarist Marc Byrd was the fifth member of the band between 2005–2014. The Choir's industry accolades include a GMA Dove Award for Alternative/Modern Rock Album of the Year in 1996[1][2] and a Grammy nomination for Best Rock Gospel Album at the 44th Annual Grammy Awards in 2002.[3]
As of 2025, the band has released 21 full-length studio albums, four EPs, six live albums, one single-disc compilation album, one retrospective box set, and is still actively recording new material.
- ^ Alfonso (2002), p. 141.
- ^ "Past Winners: The Dove Awards". doveawards.com. Gospel Music Association. Retrieved November 6, 2021.
- ^ "44th Annual Grammy Awards (Nominees)". grammy.com. Grammy Awards. Retrieved December 23, 2022.