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Revision as of 03:55, 17 January 2010 by 24.102.237.157 (talk)(diff) ← Previous revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)Rex Carroll is a Christian metal guitarist and known for his work in the band Whitecross. Rex Carroll has also been a part of other bands like Fierce Heart (a secular band), King James and The Rex Carroll Band. He also filled in and did all the guitar work on Eden's 1994 album "Fan The Flame". In Whitecross, he not only appeared as the lead guitarist, but also served as songwriter and producer for six U.S. and world tours. Whitecross won two Dove Awards for "Hard Music Album of the Year" in 1990 and 1992.
Carroll has recorded numerous sound libraries, many of which have been picked up for use by ESPN for their NFL highlights, as well as Season One of the Anna Nicole Smith Show. His playing has been heard on commercials for the Milwaukee Bucks, and he was recently a soloist featured at the Harley-Davidson 100th anniversary celebration. In June 2004 he place third in the North American Rock Guitar Competition sponsored by Guitar Player magazine and WNED/New York. Carroll holds a Bachelors degree in classical guitar performance from Northern Illinois University.
References
- A Salute To Rex Carroll
- "Dove Award Recipients for Hard Music Album". Gospel Music Association. Retrieved 2007-03-12.
- Powell, Mark Allan (2002). Encyclopedia of Contemporary Christian Music (First printing ed.). Peabody, Massachusetts: Hendrickson Publishers. pp. 1030–1033. ISBN 1-56563-679-1.
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