Third Day

Third Day is a Christian rock band formed in Marietta, Georgia during the 1990s. The band was founded by lead singer Mac Powell, guitarist Mark Lee and former member Billy Wilkins. The other band members are bassist Tai Anderson and drummer David Carr. The band's name is a reference to the biblical accounts of Jesus' rising from the dead on the third day following his crucifixion. The band was inducted in the Georgia Music Hall of Fame on September 19, 2009. They have sold over 7 million albums in the United States and had 28 number one radio hits. Their fans are known as "Gomers" after a song on their second album about Gomer.

History

Forming years and independent recordings (1991–1994)

In 1991, high-schoolers Mac Powell and Mark Lee formed Third Day as a Christian music group with pianist Billy Wilkins and guitarist August McCoy. McCoy left the following year to pursue tertiary education. At a 1992 event at Lee's Church, Third Day performed alongside a band called the Bullard Family Singers, which featured David Carr and Tai Anderson. Third Day invited Carr and Anderson to join them shortly after.

Third Day (album)

Third Day is the reissue of the debut album from the Christian rock band of the same name. It was released in the spring of 1996 after the band signed with Reunion Records.

Self-produced version

The band release a self-titled album in 1995 through the independent Gray Dot Records label. It was an early version of this album. The album sold 20,000 copies.

Track listing

Reception

Third Day was well received by both critics and audience. As of 2000, it has been certified gold.

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