Randy Wray’s Blog

I used to be a classical music geek.  Whilst everyone my age was listening to pop music I was elbow deep in the classics.  During my high school years (79-83) I began to get a taste of some different musical influences.  You know, the hard stuff like Journey, Chicago, Styx, and who can forget Toto?  By the way, Toto is in concert tonight in Fresno - it’s only two hours away . . .

In 1983 my musical taste underwent a major shift.  Michael W. Smith released his debut album (Project) and I was hooked.  For whatever reason his music captured me and never let go.  I have a video of him in concert.  The kids make fun of me every time I make them watch the video.  They can’t get over the hair, the clothes, the stage antics.

I own every album and find myself coming back to his music on a regular basis.  I count Michael W. Smith as my first musical influence in the world of "Contemporary" Christian music.

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