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Michael Clogher - Lead Vocals
Michael E. Clogher IV was born in New Orleans, La. He grew up in South
Louisiana but lived in Cincinnati, Ohio from 1993 to 2003. While living
in Cincinnati Michael married his beautiful wife Vickie and they now
have three wonderful children, Ashley, Michael and Anna.
Michael had a love for music from an early age but never did much
singing in public until he joined a praise and worship team in 2003. He
went on to lead a contemporary worship service at 1st Baptist Church in
Picayune, Mississippi for 3 years. After much prayer, Michael was led
by God to step down from this leadership role to pursue singing with
GS3. While singing in the praise and worship band at 1st Baptist in Picayune,
MS Michael met Travis Kennedy. There was an instant connection between the
two that went far beyond the music.
Michael has an unwavering love for Jesus Christ. His desire is to
spread the message of Christ to all the world through his music.
On any normal day, you might find Michael behind the wheel of an 18
wheeler or at his local church where he serves as the youth pastor and
music minister. When he is not working or spending time with his family
you could probably find him hanging out with his buddies from GS3 or on
his motorcycle or four wheeler.
Travis Kennedy - Lead/Rhythm Guitarist
I was born in a little town called Picayune, Mississippi in the deep south. Growing up I loved listening to Elvis Presley music and watching his movies. I never did develop the pipes needed for singing, so I took up the guitar instead. Ive been playing lead guitar for about 25 years. My musical influences range from blues, country, to good ol rock and roll. I love them all. In my musical career thus far, I have been fortunate enough to tour the country with a professional band that opened for over 20 major label artists. These artists include Lee Roy Parnell, The Kentucky Headhunters, Leann Rimes, and Restless Heart to name just a few. The big stage and lights are very exciting. Geri Grubbs was the drummer for this band and he is like my brother. We have played many songs in many towns together.
I was introduced to praise and worship music at my church. We have a band at our church and I was asked to fill in for a little while. While getting used to the format, I fell in love with this style of music. The music spoke deeper to me than any other. After meeting Michael Clogher at church, I felt a desire to start a band with him in this vein of music. He and I are kindred spirits. I think of him as my brother. There is so much more meaning to this band and music than any other I have ever been associated with. Not only is it great Christian entertainment, but it also has a chance to really help folks. I am proud to be using my abilities for God.
When I dont have my hands around a guitar, I like to go camping, four wheeler riding, watch movies, workout, vacation, or play golf. But, above all of this I love my wife and two children and relish spending time with them. Life seems to move at a dramatic pace these days, and you can never have enough time with your loved ones.
I accepted Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior when I was a teenager in high school. I am so glad the Lord has blessed me with what little bit of talent I have so that I can use it to help further his Kingdom on earth. Our preacher said one Sunday, when you get to Heaven is there going to be anybody there that you helped get there? It hit me like a ton of bricks.
Geri Grubbs - Drums / Vocals
Geri Grubbs was born in Mccomb , Mississippi and has been a life long native of south Mississippi. His love of music comes from his parents. Geri gave his life to the Lord at the age of 8, at St. Mark Methodist Church in Tupelo, Ms. (It is directly across the street from Elvis Presleys birthplace)
At the age of 12 Geri sat behind his first drum kit, (that his parents bought him for Christmas) and since that time has never looked back. At age 15 he was playing with a traveling gospel quartet out of Mobile, Alabama as a summer job. During high school and college, Geri continued to play different concerts, events and contests. In 1980 his band took first place honors in a regional battle of the bands event held in the Mississippi Coast Coliseum, (there were over 40 entries). In 1990, he was the co-founder of a country band that was signed to a national record deal in 1995, and traveled across the country full time for 7 years. He has had the privilege of touring with great professional country artists such as Joe Diffie, Leroy Parnell, Leann Rimes, Kentucky Headhunters and John Michael Montgomery, just to name a few.
His current Christian project with GodSpeed3 has more excitement and energy than any other project he has ever worked on. To be able to use your talent for what God has intended is the best feeling in the world. GS3 Guitarist Travis Kennedy was also a part of our 1991-1998 country tour and we have been close friends since. Now to work together on something like this and to be able to share our belief in Christ with others is an unbelievable opportunity.
When not playing music, Geri will most likely be found at home with his wife and 2 daughters, or on the water bass fishing (his second love).
Chris Speir - Keyboards/Rhythm Guitarist
Christopher B. Speir was born in Picayune, Mississippi on May 4th 1974 . At the age of 15 he picked up the guitar for the first time. A year later he founded the Christian rock group BORN AGAIN. BORN AGAIN played several churches in the Pearl River County, Mississippi area and in 1992 was invited to play eight shows in Monterey, Mexico . In 1993, BORN AGAIN dissolved due to other obligations by the members.
Chris concentrated on song writing and assisted other artists in the local area by developing their music. In the summer of 1993, Chris founded the band Diligence which played extensively at churches and benefit concerts raising money for the less fortunate. Solicited by a major record label to play in Tulsa, Oklahoma during a Christian music festival, Diligence was unable to attend and regretfully the band dissolved.
In 1994, Chris played as a studio musician for John Davis Wilkinson in Florida . He was offered a full time studio musician job and had to turn it down due to enlisting in the United States Air Force. In the summer of 1995 prior to leaving for boot camp, Chris went to Nashville, Tennessee with John Wilkinson to record a three song project. Chris recorded in the very studio that gold album artist Ricky Van Shelton recorded. Chris left for the military, continuing to write songs leading up to auditioning for GS3.
Jennifer Drennan - Lead/Backup Vocals
Jennifer Drennan lived in Picayune, MS for twenty-five years until she married and moved to Slidell, LA where she has resided with her family for the last seven years. Her love of music was instilled in her as a young child while sitting in the pews of a Pentecostal church watching her mother sing songs during Praise and Worship. It was in that very church where Jennifer began singing during her early teenage years, all the while developing a strong relationship with the Lord. Her musical influences range from country musics Patsy Cline to rock & rolls Janis Joplin with all other types of music falling right into the middle of those.
Jennifers first time to perform in public was in 1994, when she participated in a country showdown contest sponsored by the local radio station, WRJW. It was through this radio station that she met Gerri Grubbs who vowed that she was his number one female country music artist and a strong friendship was made with the two keeping in touch throughout the years. She has performed with several local bands around the Southern Mississippi area and was privileged to be one of opening acts for artists such as LeAnn Rimes and Sawyer Brown.
After marrying, Jennifer put her singing, but not the love for it, to the side in order to have and raise a family. She came back into contact, through chance, with Travis, who introduced her to GS3 and invited her to sit in on a rehearsal and then become part of their group. With the encouragement of her husband, she decided to become part of this vocal ministry. It has a been a brand new experience for her, especially with trying to figure out what she had to offer, vocally, to this group, but quickly realized, it wasnt what she had to offer them, but what their message, as a group, had to offer to herself, her family, and anyone who is there to hear.
When Jennifer is not singing, you will probably find her out and about with her husband and their two children, Trey & Sarah. She loves to go fishing, four-wheeler riding, and shoe shopping, watching movies, being with friends, or just plain ole relaxing at home.
Mark Beech
Bass Guitar
Mark was born and raised in Pass Christian, Mississippi. His music experience started at a very early age, by watching his dad play drums in a local band. Mark was also inspired by his older brother who played bass guitar and sang in a band. When Mark grew into his early teens he would travel around with his older brother and his band, Mississippi Pride to watch them play. As Mark grew older his interest in playing music grew as well. Marks interest in the bass guitar began and by the time he was 20 he was playing bass guitar and singing in a local band. Through the years, Marks experience has developed by playing a wide array of music; such as country, blues, southern rock, and Motown in various venues across the south. In the past few years God has been working in Marks life and he feels that God has a plan for us all. He hopes that this music along with his personal testimony that it may save at least one person out there that is struggling. Marks very excited about his current music opportunity with the Christian rock bHave you performed in front of an audience?We do play live. We will play anywhere that fits with the message and image we want to put forth.
Your musical influences
Our band is influenced by Rock, Blues, and Country. If you like rock style guitars and drums, expressive, bluesy playing, wonderful song writing or lush harmonies then you'll love our band.What equipment do you use?
Mostly Fender, G & L(awesome guitars), Jackson, Dean, Tama, Mesa Boogie, Line 6, Boss, & Sennheiser.Anything else?
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Sounds great!