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John James was the lead vocalist of Newsboys from 1986 until his departure in 1997. He fronted the band through their early breakthrough albums.

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Read All About It by Newsboys

The Newsboys' 1988 debut, the rough Australian beginning of a long band that I traced back to.

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Take Me to Your Leader by Newsboys

A 1996 Newsboys record I found years later, the sixth album, bright Christian pop rock with a playful heart.

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Going Public by Newsboys

The Newsboys' bright 1994 album Going Public mixes pop rock and wit with songs of grace, an old record I found later.

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Not Ashamed by Newsboys

Newsboys' 1992 album catches the band early, a bright, cheeky pop rock record about plain, open faith.

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