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| − | {{Infobox musical artist | <!-- See Wikipedia:WikiProject Musicians --> | + | {{Infobox_Contents | |
| − | | Name = Michael Tait
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| − | | Background = solo_singer | |
| − | | Birth_name = Michael DeWayne Tait
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| − | | Born = {{Birth date and age|1966|5|18}}
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| − | | Origin = [[Image:Flag of the United States.svg|25px]] [[USA]]
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| − | | Instrument = [[vocals]]
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| − | | Genre = [[CCM]][[Rock music|Rock]]
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| − | | Occupation = singer, songwriter, producer
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| − | | Years_active = 1989-present
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| − | | Associated_acts = [[dc Talk]][[Tait (band)|Tait]]
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| − | '''Michael DeWayne Tait''' (born [[May 18]], [[1966]]) is one-third of the notable [[Christian rock]] group [[dc Talk]] and founder of the band [[Tait (band)|Tait]]. Tait is considered one of the most accomplished singers in the [[Christian music]] scene. He is also a self-taught guitar player. One of Tait's three sisters is Lynda Randle, who is a gospel singer with the [[Gaither Homecoming]] Series.
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| − | ==dc Talk==
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| − | Tait met his [[dc Talk]] partners, [[Toby McKeehan]] and [[Kevin Max]], while attending [[Liberty University]] in the late 1980s. Together, they released 5 acclaimed studio albums. In [[2000]], the band decided to "[[Intermission: the Greatest Hits|take a break]]" while all three members devoted themselves to solo projects. | + | Michael DeWayne Tait (born May 18, 1966) is one-third of the notable Christian rock group [[DC Talk]] and founder of the band Tait. Tait is a self-taught guitar player. |
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| − | ==Tait band and discography==
| + | One of Tait's three sisters is Lynda Randle, who is a gospel singer with the ''Gaither Homecoming Series''. |
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| − | After dc Talk's hiatus was announced, Tait dedicated more time to his band [[Tait (band)|Tait]] (which he named after his father, Nathel). Tait had partially formed this band around [[1997]]. One of the original members was guitarist [[Pete Stewart]] (from the hard rock band Grammatrain), who is featured on the first album, but absent from the [[Lose This Life|second one]] due to his departing the band to work on [[The Accident Experiment|his own solo projects]].
| + | ==Quotes== |
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| − | * [[Empty (album)|Empty]] ([[2001]])
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| − | * [[Lose This Life]] ([[2003]])
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| − | ==Videography==
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| − | ===With dc Talk===
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| − | * ''The Hardway'' ([[1992]])
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| − | * ''Jesus is Just Alright'' ([[1992]])
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| − | * ''Luv is a verb'' ([[1992]])
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| − | * ''Colored People'' ([[1995]])
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| − | * ''Between You and Me'' ([[1995]])
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| − | * ''[[Jesus Freak (song)|Jesus Freak]]'' ([[1995]])
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| − | * ''Minds Eye'' ([[1995]])
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| − | * ''Like it, Love it, Need it'' ([[1995]])
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| − | * ''[[Supernatural (dc Talk album)|Supernatural]]'' ([[1998]])
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| − | * ''Since I Met You'' ([[1998]])
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| − | * ''My Friend, So Long'' ([[1998]])
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| − | * ''Consume Me'' ([[1998]])
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| − | ===With Tait=== | + | ==Links== |
| − | * Empty ([[2001]])
| + | {{LMW|Michael_Tait LifeMusic Wiki}} |
| − | * [[Lose This Life]] ([[2003]])
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| − | ==Other Projects==
| + | {{returnto}} [[Christian music]] |
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| − | Tait has also starred as Hero in "[[!Hero]]." He also contributed to various [[book]]s, including the popular ''[[Jesus Freaks (book)|Jesus Freaks]]'' and ''Jesus Freaks II'' books. He recently contributed to the books ''[[Under God]]'' and ''[[Living Under God]]'' with [[dc Talk]] bandmate [[Toby McKeehan|tobyMac]].
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| − | ==Guest Appearances on Other Albums==
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| − | *''[[The Canticle of the Plains]]'' ([[1997]])
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| − | *[[Pete Stewart]] - Pete Stewart - "Uphill Battle" ([[1999]])
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| − | *[[Jennifer Knapp]] - The Way I Am - "Say Won't You Say" ([[2001]])
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| − | *[[Third Day]] - Offerings II: All I Have to Give - "God of Wonders" ([[2003]])
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| − | *[[tobyMac]] - [[Welcome to Diverse City (album)|Welcome to Diverse City]] - "Atmosphere Remix featuring [[dc Talk]]" (as [[dc Talk]]) ([[2004]])
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| − | *[[DJ Maj]] - Boogiroot - "H.A.N.D.S." ([[2005]])
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| − | ==External links==
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| − | *[http://www.dctalk.com dc Talk]
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| − | *[http://www.taitband.com Tait]
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| − | *[http://www.dctalkunite.com DcTalkUnite.com]
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| − | [[Category:1966 births|Tait, Michael]] | |
| − | [[Category:Living people|Tait, Michael]]
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| − | [[Category:American musicians|Tait, Michael]]
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| − | [[Category:Christian musicians|Tait, Michael]]
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| − | [[Category:Contemporary Christian music|Tait, Michael]] | |
| − | [[Category:African American musicians|Tait, Michael]]
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| − | [[Category:American male singers|Tait, Michael]]
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| − | [[Category:Dove Award winners|Tait, Michael]]
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| − | [[Category:Liberty University alumni|Tait, Michael]]
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| − | [[Category:dc Talk members|Tait, Michael]]
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| − | [[Category:American Christians|Tait, Michael]]
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