I Am Free

[Beloved Servant]

While the message is true and powerful, it's clear to see why this band was broken up.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQXlxhJn-cs

[Cardinal]

 :cloud9: I love that song, and I love the Newsboys. I didn't know they broke up :sigh:

[jabcat]

Sounds as if they "broke up" in terms of all the same members staying together, but maybe they're still going in general as a band?  I'm not real familiar with them, but did some looking...

"On 5 January 2009, Paul Colman announced he would be leaving the Newsboys to work on his own solo projects. At the same time it was announced that Jody Davis would return to the band, after a 5 year hiatus. "I am thrilled to be returning to the band and back with my bandmates, who are some of my best friends," says Davis, "this is a big change in my life, and I'm looking forward to the tour and new record with excitement."[9] Davis had been working in Yuma, Arizona, as a pipe maker.

Peter Furler, having toured with the Newsboys since the band began in 1985, decided to step back into a support role continuing as the band's primary songwriter and producer, focusing his professional career toward future Newsboys recordings. A replacement lead vocalist was required so the band could continue touring. On 9 March 2009, it was announced on the band's web site that Michael Tait, formerly of dc Talk, is the new lead singer. "Michael Tait will be touring with the band as lead singer with Peter making special appearances throughout the year. Peter will continue with the band and his trademark songwriting and production will remain as he focuses his professional career toward future newsboys recordings."[10]  During their 11 September 2009 concert, in Orlando, Furler announced that this would be his final guest appearance with the band.[11]

Newsboys newest studio album In the Hands of God released on 5 May 2009 on Inpop Records. Max Hsu (Superchick and tobyMac) produced the album.

[edit] Current members
Duncan Phillips (1993–present) Drums, percussion, formerly keyboards
Jody Davis (1992–2003, 2009–present) Lead guitar, backing vocals
Jeff Frankenstein (1994–present) Keyboards, synth bass, backing vocals
Michael Tait (2009–present) Lead vocals "    wikipedia (last modified Nov. 29, 2009)