His journey is not only intriguing, but it could change your life as you read how jesus love and forgiveness set him free. Mylon le fevre was just 17 years old and in the army when he wrote his first song in just 20 minutes, without him. Dear partner, its safe to say that in the last few weeks, the world has changed. 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. The lefevres later formed the gospel singing caravan, the first of the syndicated gospelmusic television programs that were highly popular in the 1960s. This is really the book that started the parade of stories behind projects. Mylon lefevre s life story is one of darkness to redemption, from hopeless to hopeful. About mylon and christi le fevre daystar television canada. Welcome to the official facebook fan page of mylon and christi le fevre.
At age 16 he wrote the song, without him, a song that went on to be recorded by hundreds of artists. Mylon lefevre and eric clapton eric clapton, best guitar. 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. My sergeant was an alcoholic,and it was well known that for a pint of jack black whiskey you could get a weekend pass. The book includes over 100 photos and lyrics to 15 songs. Mylon grew up in a home of a gospel singing family known as the lefevres. Mylon s grandfather on his mothers side was a preacher. Mylon lefevre sang with his familys southern gospel group, the lefevres, at the age of 12. He started playing as a jungler, but changed to top lane when he joined vti ignis in april 2012. While serving his country, elvis presley recorded one of his songs, without him. Crack the sky mylon lefevre and broken heart album wikipedia.
This small paperback version has a new color cover and is 6x8 inches and 12 inch thick. Broken heart stories note from mylon mylon le fevre ministries. As you bow your heart and mind and enter into his presence, you will find that in his presence there is fullness of joy. For more information please contact our office at 8172812700. American mylon lefevre started his career in the seventies playing in various bands but it was in 1982 when he founded his own crew.
Closer than a heartbeat this song is by mylon lefevre and appears on the album crack the sky 1987. Addiction to pornography has destroyed countless lives and marriages, even in the. 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. From playing stadiums, coliseums and getting high with some of. Bobbie bailey, freddy cole, lynyrd skynyrd, babs richardson and usher. There continues to be drastic changes literally every few hours because of the coronavirus pandemic. 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 definitive collection by mylon lefevre 80688708924 cd. 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. The first time mylon began to compose, he seemed to effortlessly produce an exceptional work. When he accepted jesus as the lord of his life in 1980, he was supernaturally delivered from heroin and cocaine addiction. 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. 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. 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.
I was an adulterer, a habitual liar, and an angry, selfcentered fool. Mylon s body of work stretches far beyond this collection, like association with alvin lee, but this is a great album none the less. No lefevre had ever written anything that seemed as inspired and powerful as without him. On the road to freedom with mylon and christi le fevre daystar. 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.
The book turned out to be a selffulfilling prophecy. In fact, if i remember correctly, i read it in an old christian magazine that i found at a yard sale. He is a beautiful human being who experienced lifes extreme lows yet came through with the help of the lord. There continues to be drastic changes literally every. Dr robert lefever established the very first addiction rehabilitation centre in the uk offering treatment to patients with eating disorders, alcohol or drug problems. Freefall by alvin lee bandalvin lee rock cd, oct2014, rainman, inc. He was also the first to treat compulsive gambling, nicotine addiction and workaholism. Anyone looking for a modern christian sound with deep meaning, any mylon lefevre will fit the bill. Other blackwood son, 14yearold billy blackwood, began traveling with the stamps during summers as their drummer. 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. At the time it was published, ive heard that david wilkerson was an extremely popular preacher.
I had been stoned continually for about fifteen years. The album was recorded at lees home studio in south oxfordshire, which he and lefevre built especially for the project. He was taking drugs and drifting further and further away from his roots and from. He is a member of the gospel music association hall of fame. On the road to freedom with mylon and christi le fevre.
That night he would perform his famous song without him. Mylon le fevre jesus, drugs, and rock n roll randy robison life. Apr 05, 2020 matheus mylon borges is a league of legends esports player, currently analyst for riot games inc biography. 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. Broken heart stories note from mylon mylon le fevre. The definitive collection by mylon lefevre 80688708924. The christian rapper talks about where his trip to haiti and his history of addiction fit into his songs. Mylon le fevre was born into a gospelsinging family and raised in georgia. George harrison and mylon lefevre at what i believe is georges friar park studio, 1973 source. But heady company and a jetset lifestyle rapidly disintegrated into a decadelong, sordid mess of hopeless addiction to heroin and cocaine.
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 mylon lefevre ccms 500 best albums of all time. For my growing mylon lefevre sheet music, music books. 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. Mylon le fevre was born into a gospelsinging family. He has hints of elvis and kickbutt awesome rockpopish tones.
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. Lefevre formed the ccm band broken read full biography. He sometimes can be seen on television networks, such as tbn and daystar. Mylon lefevre and broken heart live singing warrior.
Follow mylon, christi and friends as they hit the road and have church along the way. Mylon began his musical career as a child as a part of the southern vocal group, the singing lefevres. Mylon finally found what he was looking for, unconditional love. This book contains over 100 photos from mylons collection of some of the most famous rock stars in history, along with mylon during his. Heart on fire lp version music download by mylon lefevre. Mylon lefevres life story is one of darkness to redemption, from hopeless to hopeful. This program featured, in addition to the lefevres, several other wellknown gospel music groups. Moments of worship and praise with the homecoming friends 1995. Mylon lefevre sings without him at his induction into the georgia.
But please remember that i accepted jesus in 1980 after years of heroin and cocaine addiction. 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. As a 17 year old in the army he wrote his first song, without you. God sent his only son to bring freedom from anything, including any addiction. Together, we will take a bunch of people to heaven with us.
Not only are the stories so well written but there are so many good quality pictures, some including mylon with well known. Alvin lees road to rocks freedom goldmine magazine. Mylons dad started out singing on the grand ol opry in 1921. Lefevre born october 6, 1944 is an american christian rock singer best known for his work with his band mylon and broken heart. Mylon lefevre s strong message of depending on the lord to guide him through each day was more a product of his imagination than actual experience. Christian life articles, prayer rooms and much more. Mylon lefevre mylon lefevre added a new photo at faith. 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.
Mylon lefevre talks rock and roll, drugs, elvis and jesus in new. Over the next year 126 artists recorded mylon s songs. I was stationed at fort jackson,south carolina,at the time,and had just f inished basic training in the army. When mylon was 17 years old, his first song, without him, was recorded by elvis presley. Mylon lefevre is an actor, known for tommy 1975, a christmas homecoming 1993 and holy ground.
Best country music country music artists country singers sound of music my music music books allison krause bluegrass music music online. Reading this book brought hope to mylon about healing though some of the. He currently travels around the united states, ministering, teaching and singing. 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. Elvis presley recorded the first song i wrote when i was only seventeen. The legendary singersongwriter talks about his wild rocknroll days and life since his amazing transformation. It seemed only natural that mylon lefevre would write gospel music.
Mylon s dad started out singing on the grand ol opry in 1921. The book was called gods medicine by kenneth hagin. If you havent heard his gorgeous voice, you need to asap. Church on the run is a daily digital devotional that will encourage and challenge you in your daily walk with christ. Later he became a songwriter, with his songs recorded by elvis and others. Lyrics and video for the song without him by elvis presley songfacts. Lefevre is sad to announce that the rock of their universe, the entrepreneur and visionary in a broad. 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 joined as bass guitarist and featured vocalist on several songs. Get all the lyrics to songs by mylon lefevre and join the genius community of music scholars to learn the meaning behind the lyrics. At its peak the show was seen on sixtyfive television stations from coast to coast. Due to its large file size, this book may take longer to download. Mylon s grandfather on his mothers side was a preacher who built 39 churches for the church of god denomination. Lefevre born october 6, 1944 is an american christian music singer, who was the leader of the grammy awardwinning band mylon and broken heart.
The cashier informed mylon that they dont sell those kind of books in their store and that he could have the book. This special first edition of live forever, is a coffee table sized book and is only available from mylon. I guess i must appear so brave and so strong but even the strong need someone to cry their songs to someone who fee. Mylons grandfather on his mothers side was a preacher. To freedom, the 1973 release from alvin lee and mylon lefevre. Meurice lefevre obituary marietta, ga atlanta journal. At 19 he made his first album and has sold millions since then. 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.
Crack the sky mylon lefevre and broken heart album jump to navigation jump to search. 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. Mylon lefevre was inducted into the georgia music hall of fame in 2007. He is an inspiration and touched by god to bring this message to the world. I believe that the purpose of this cd is to open the door in the spirit realm and usher you into his holy presence. After graduating from high school in 1962, he joined the army at 17 years old.
Website featuring information about the singer and minister mylon lefevre and his great story. Mylon played his first offline tournament in late 2011 when he was 14 years old. On the road to freedom is an album by english rock musician alvin lee and american gospel singer mylon lefevre. Mylon le fevre jesus, drugs, and rock n roll randy robison life today duration. Mylon lefevre performs his famous song without him live on daystars celebration. Biography of mylon lefevre page 1 tribute to mylon lefevre. Mylon grew up in a home of a gospel singing family known as the singing lefevres.
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