The youngest of the southern gospel family group, the singing lefevres, mylon appeared to end up the black sheep as well, leaving the safe sounds of southern gospel for groove oriented southern rock and funky blues. Biography of mylon lefevre page 1 tribute to mylon lefevre. This small paperback version has a new color cover and is 6x8 inches and 12 inch thick. Lefevre formed the ccm band broken read full biography. He started playing as a jungler, but changed to top lane when he joined vti ignis in april 2012. The lefevres later formed the gospel singing caravan, the first of the syndicated gospelmusic television programs that were highly popular in the 1960s. Mylon joined as bass guitarist and featured vocalist on several songs. This program featured, in addition to the lefevres, several other wellknown gospel music groups.
My sergeant was an alcoholic,and it was well known that for a pint of jack black whiskey you could get a weekend pass. Mylon played his first offline tournament in late 2011 when he was 14 years old. Welcome to the official facebook fan page of mylon and christi le fevre. Mylon began his musical career as a child as a part of the southern vocal group, the singing lefevres. His journey is not only intriguing, but it could change your life as you read how jesus love and forgiveness set him free. The book includes over 100 photos and lyrics to 15 songs. This is mylon s story, in its entirety, for the first time in print, with over 100 photos, and lyrics to 15 of his most popular songs.
From playing stadiums, coliseums and getting high with some of. His journey is not only intriguing, but it could change your life. The book turned out to be a selffulfilling prophecy. Elvis presley recorded the first song i wrote when i was only seventeen. At age 16 he wrote the song, without him, a song that went on to be recorded by hundreds of artists. American mylon lefevre started his career in the seventies playing in various bands but it was in 1982 when he founded his own crew. Mylon s dad started out singing on the grand ol opry in 1921. Lefevre born october 6, 1944 is an american christian music singer, who was the leader of the grammy awardwinning band mylon and broken heart. After living the rock and roll lifestyle and getting high with the biggest stars in the world, mylon found himself in a pit of hopelessness. In fact, if i remember correctly, i read it in an old christian magazine that i found at a yard sale. At 19 he made his first album and has sold millions since then.
He is a member of the gospel music association hall of fame. Mylon was stationed at fort jackson, south carolina at the time and one weekend he hitchhiked over 600 miles to join his family group, the lefevres who were performing at a gospel convention in memphis. The next steps for the stamps quartet would involve adding extra musicians, beginning when mylon lefevre rejoined the group in mid 1966. Get the best deals on blues music cds alvin lee when you shop the largest online selection at. I was an adulterer, a habitual liar, and an angry, selfcentered fool. There continues to be drastic changes literally every few hours because of the coronavirus pandemic. I had published books on the stories behind country musics great songs and a fun book on novelty songs before radio, but this was the one that really took off. Mylon le fevre jesus, drugs, and rock n roll randy robison life today duration. On the road to freedom with mylon and christi le fevre. The album was recorded at lees home studio in south oxfordshire, which he and lefevre built especially for the project. Due to its large file size, this book may take longer to download.
God sent his only son to bring freedom from anything, including any addiction. The definitive collection by mylon lefevre 80688708924 cd. Mylon lefevre and broken heart live singing warrior. But heady company and a jetset lifestyle rapidly disintegrated into a decadelong, sordid mess of hopeless addiction to heroin and cocaine.
This book contains over 100 photos from mylons collection of some of the most famous rock stars in history, along with mylon during his. Mylon le fevre was born into a gospelsinging family and raised in georgia. Lefevre born october 6, 1944 is an american christian rock singer best known for his work with his band mylon and broken heart. In 1970, mylon wed his love of the gospel with rock music, releasing what is generally regarded as the 2nd christian rock album mylon, often referred to as we believe. Closer than a heartbeat this song is by mylon lefevre and appears on the album crack the sky 1987. Mylon finally found what he was looking for, unconditional love. Printed and made in england booklet made in england disc track 1, 14, 15 from the album more tracks 2, 5 from the album face the music tracks 3, 9, 11, 12 from the album brand new start tracks 4, from the album big world track 6 from the album crank it up track 7 new release. The christian rapper talks about where his trip to haiti and his history of addiction fit into his songs. Broken heart stories note from mylon mylon le fevre. Christian life articles, prayer rooms and much more.
Church on the run is a daily digital devotional that will encourage and challenge you in your daily walk with christ. About mylon and christi le fevre daystar television canada. For more information please contact our office at 8172812700. Lyrics and video for the song without him by elvis presley songfacts. The universal music group s definitive collection of the long and strange career of rocker turned preacher mylon lefevre may not actually be what the header claims, but it is a start. As a 17 year old in the army he wrote his first song, without you. He was also the first to treat compulsive gambling, nicotine addiction and workaholism. Website featuring information about the singer and minister mylon lefevre and his great story.
He is an inspiration and touched by god to bring this message to the world. Mylon lefevre sang with his familys southern gospel group, the lefevres, at the age of 12. There continues to be drastic changes literally every. Alvin lees road to rocks freedom goldmine magazine. On the road to freedom with mylon and christi le fevre daystar. The definitive collection by mylon lefevre 80688708924.
He currently travels around the united states, ministering, teaching and singing. Anyone looking for a modern christian sound with deep meaning, any mylon lefevre will fit the bill. It contains his hit gospel ship recorded for cotillion in 1970 after he had his songs recorded by more than 150 artists including elvis presley as well as tracks from crack the sky, and numerous other albums. Later he became a songwriter, with his songs recorded by elvis and others. Other blackwood son, 14yearold billy blackwood, began traveling with the stamps during summers as their drummer.
For my growing mylon lefevre sheet music, music books. Mylon lefevre performs his famous song without him live on daystars celebration. I had been stoned continually for about fifteen years. The group was one of the most important outfits from the 80s christian rock movement, however, they were one of the less religious and most secularmarket oriented.
Mylon lefevre born on october 6, 1944 in gulfport, mississippi is a former christian rock singer of his own awardwinning 1980s band, and a current preacher, who was born into a southern gospel family, the singing lefevres, but stopped attending church when he left home. Mar 07, 2011 mylon lefevre born october 6, 1944 in gulfport, mississippi is the former christian rock singer of the grammy awardwinning band mylon and broken heart and a gospel music association hall of fame member. Mylon lefevre mylon lefevre added a new photo at faith. As you bow your heart and mind and enter into his presence, you will find that in his presence there is fullness of joy. Lefevre is sad to announce that the rock of their universe, the entrepreneur and visionary in a broad.
Moments of worship and praise with the homecoming friends 1995. The book, as far as i was concerned, seemed to be an admonition to stay focused upon the lord because dark times were just ahead. Mylon s grandfather on his mothers side was a preacher. He is a beautiful human being who experienced lifes extreme lows yet came through with the help of the lord. The legendary singersongwriter talks about his wild rocknroll days and life since his amazing transformation. Mylon lefevre and eric clapton eric clapton, best guitar. Crack the sky mylon lefevre and broken heart album wikipedia. Mylon s grandfather on his mothers side was a preacher who built 39 churches for the church of god denomination. Heart on fire lp version music download by mylon lefevre. I guess i must appear so brave and so strong but even the strong need someone to cry their songs to someone who fee. When mylon was 17 years old, his first song, without him, was recorded by elvis presley. Mylon lefevre was inducted into the georgia music hall of fame in 2007.
It seemed only natural that mylon lefevre would write gospel music. George harrison and mylon lefevre at what i believe is georges friar park studio, 1973 source. Best country music country music artists country singers sound of music my music music books allison krause bluegrass music music online. He was taking drugs and drifting further and further away from his roots and from. Mylon s grandfather on his mothers side was a preacher who built 39. I was stationed at fort jackson,south carolina,at the time,and had just f inished basic training in the army. I don t remember david wilkerson naming any names in the article such as mylon lefevre and the broken heart, but i do remember the story about the rock concert. Mylon lefevre s life story is one of darkness to redemption, from hopeless to hopeful. Addiction to pornography has destroyed countless lives and marriages, even in the. Over the next year 126 artists recorded mylon s songs. Dear partner, its safe to say that in the last few weeks, the world has changed. The book was called gods medicine by kenneth hagin. Mylon grew up in a home of a gospel singing family known as the lefevres. Mylon s body of work stretches far beyond this collection, like association with alvin lee, but this is a great album none the less.
At the time it was published, ive heard that david wilkerson was an extremely popular preacher. Mylon lefevre born on october 6, 1944 in gulfport, mississippi is a former christian rock singer of his own grammy awardwinning 1980s band, and a current preacher, who was born into a southern gospel family, the singing lefevres, but stopped attending church when he left home. Crack the sky mylon lefevre and broken heart album jump to navigation jump to search. This is really the book that started the parade of stories behind projects. With help from his wife christi, the grammy and dove award winner is telling his own story, for the very first time, in this exciting new book which. Broken heart stories note from mylon mylon le fevre ministries. After graduating from high school in 1962, he joined the army at 17 years old. Mylon lefevre talks rock and roll, drugs, elvis and jesus in new. If you havent heard his gorgeous voice, you need to asap. Reading this book brought hope to mylon about healing though some of the. When i was a young man i was just a rebel, and i had an attitude, all i wanted was a family, you know i was a man with a. To freedom, the 1973 release from alvin lee and mylon lefevre. Freefall by alvin lee bandalvin lee rock cd, oct2014, rainman, inc. Together, we will take a bunch of people to heaven with us.
At its peak the show was seen on sixtyfive television stations from coast to coast. The cashier informed mylon that they dont sell those kind of books in their store and that he could have the book. Mylon lefevre sings without him at his induction into the georgia. He sometimes can be seen on television networks, such as tbn and daystar. Mylon grew up in a home of a gospel singing family known as the singing lefevres. Mylon lefevres life story is one of darkness to redemption, from hopeless to hopeful. This book contains over 100 photos from mylons collection of some of the most famous rock stars in history, along with mylon during his years of drug addiction and depression. Follow mylon, christi and friends as they hit the road and have church along the way. Mylon le fevre jesus, drugs, and rock n roll randy robison life. The first time mylon began to compose, he seemed to effortlessly produce an exceptional work. No lefevre had ever written anything that seemed as inspired and powerful as without him.
When he accepted jesus as the lord of his life in 1980, he was supernaturally delivered from heroin and cocaine addiction. Released in november 1973, it was the first solo project by lee, who had achieved international success through his leadership of the blues rock band ten years after. But please remember that i accepted jesus in 1980 after years of heroin and cocaine addiction. Mylons dad started out singing on the grand ol opry in 1921. Not only are the stories so well written but there are so many good quality pictures, some including mylon with well known. Mylon mylon lefevre ccms 500 best albums of all time. Get all the lyrics to songs by mylon lefevre and join the genius community of music scholars to learn the meaning behind the lyrics. That night he would perform his famous song without him. While serving his country, elvis presley recorded one of his songs, without him. Meurice lefevre obituary marietta, ga atlanta journal. Dr robert lefever established the very first addiction rehabilitation centre in the uk offering treatment to patients with eating disorders, alcohol or drug problems.
Mylon lefevre and his first wife anne got divorced, though they never publicly stated why. Bobbie bailey, freddy cole, lynyrd skynyrd, babs richardson and usher. Mylons grandfather on his mothers side was a preacher. Mylon le fevre was just 17 years old and in the army when he wrote his first song in just 20 minutes, without him. Apr 05, 2020 matheus mylon borges is a league of legends esports player, currently analyst for riot games inc biography. On the road to freedom is an album by english rock musician alvin lee and american gospel singer mylon lefevre. I believe that the purpose of this cd is to open the door in the spirit realm and usher you into his holy presence. Mylon le fevre was born into a gospelsinging family.
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