Randy Thomas known as the killer guitarist, singer, and songwriter with the Sweet Comfort Band. After Sweet Comfort, Randy started ALLIES with old friend Bob Carlisle. They spent 9 years between 84-93 doing concerts and recording six albums. The biggest project with Allies was "Long way from Paradise." After ALLIES
Bob and Randy went on to have successful solo careers as artist and writers. Bob And Randy continued to write togethor, most know the pop/country smash Butterfly Kisses it has been performed and recorded by numerous artists. "Butterfly Kisses" was the crossover hit of '97. Written with Bob Carlisle, it was #1 for seven weeks on AC radio, they won a Grammy for country song of the year, and sold 3 million CD's.
has received numerous awards for there work in the pop, country, and Christian genres. These include the Grammy, Dove, ASCAP, NSAI, and Nashville Music awards.
The three most notable band members were guitarist Randy Thomas, formerly of the Jesus music group Sweet Comfort Band, Keyboardist Sam Scott, and vocalist Bob Carlisle.
Randy Thomas: guitars, vocals, bass (on first release)
Bob Carlisle: lead vocals, guitars
Sam Scott: electric keyboards, acoustic keyboards, vocals (19841986)
Matthew Chapman: bass (19851991)
Jim Erickson: drums (19851991)
Kenny Williams: keyboards, saxophone, vocals (1987)
Scott Sheriff: keyboards, vocals (1992)
Mark Hill: bass, vocals (1992)
Brian Fullen: drums (1992)
Discography
Allies 1985 (Light Records)
Virtues 1986 (Light Records)
Shoulder to Shoulder 1987 (DaySpring Records)
Long Way from Paradise 1989 (DaySpring)
The River 1990 (DaySpring)
Man with a Mission 1992 (DaySpring)
Hi guys, how are ya? Hi I'm Don, I happened on your page and just wanted to say in enjoyed listening to your songs:) I love Christian Rock Music and Concerts. I like to write songs and poems and sing. My first album is called DonSongs and I have a new album called Living Beings - Climate Control. I'm an old Metal head, but I like allot of different styles of music. I volunteered for Local Christian Concerts since 1989. And I was a big fan of Allies! I remember what a phenomenal live vocalist Bob was and what a great rockin guitar band you guys had going!:) Glad to see you are still making music and successful at it too!:) I mixed for local shows for 12 years and I've always dreamed of singing in a Hard Rock - Metal - Hard Core Band. No band yet, but I have been able to do some recording. Check out our songs, k:) DonSongs.com
