Frequently Asked Questions

  "It's All About Love" Questions:

Q:  What is the symbolism of the "Men of Faith" CD cover?

A:  The dark, sinister looking clouds in the lower right corner depict the darkness. This gradually lightens to pure white toward the upper left corner of the cover (the light). In the light we vaguely see the silouette of the cross. This is not a cross, but only the shadow that would be cast if there were really a cross there. This symbolizes our faith, for although we do not see an actual cross, our faith assures us that it is there. Cool, huh? 

Q:  How did you come to include scripture readings before each song and how has it been received?

A:  This was just something that had to be done. I was warned against it right from the start, that it was not a wise decision commercially, because for radio play it would need to be edited, and this sort of thing is not embraced by the media. But it is what it is. To me, the message is more important than commercial success, and I stand by my decision to include the readings on the "Men of Faith, It's All About Love" CD. 

Q:  Is "The Father and The Son" about you and your father, or about you and your son/sons?

A:  Neither, It's about God The Father and His Son, Jesus.

Q:  How did Matt Minglewwod wind up playing on the CD? Is he a friend?

A:  When you enlist the likes of Jamie Foulds as recording engineer, magical things happen. No, I don't know Matt personally.

Q:  Why do refer to your music as Gospel? It's not really traditional Gospel.

A:  People have a preconceived notion of what constitutes "Gospel" music. To me, this music is "Gospel" music by it's content alone. The meaning for the songs is straight from the Gospel. The styles I write in vary from rock to ballads to Dixieland Jazz, and more. I see your point and perhaps I should stop referring to it as Gospel, as it certainly does not fit the definition that most people are expecting, that is - your stereotypical "Southern Gospel." You're right, it's not that. But also, I don't want to whitewash it by calling it "inspirational" or "praise and worship." Heck...I like the word "Gospel."

Q: Have you decided what you will name your next CD?

A: Yes, Just One Man

"Just One Man" Questions:

Q: Just One Man is not you, is it?

A: Nope, Just One Man is Jesus Christ (The song explains it all).

Q: In the song "I Hear Him Calling" - 3rd verse - you call that rap?

A: That's what rap sounds like when you're over fifty. Yeah, it's rap; toned way down...because maybe you haven't noticed-I ain't no rapper. I had help on this one from a young friend/co-writer (Sandy MacPherson). We thought long and hard in the studio on this one, and I think we pulled it off. What we have here is an old guy paying homage to a genre of music that he has no business even attempting.