Mark Anthony Tedder (born January 21, 1962) is an American Christian musician, worship leader, and guitarist, who primarily plays a contemporary Christian style of worship music. He has released four albums, and an extended play.
Mark Tedder | |
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| Birth name | Mark Anthony Tedder |
| Born | January 21, 1962 Little Rock, Arkansas |
| Origin | Colorado Springs, Colorado |
| Genres | CCM, worship |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, worship leader |
| Instrument(s) | vocals, guitar |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Labels | Integrity, Kingsway |
| Website | worshiplanet |
Early life
editMark Anthony Tedder was born on January 21, 1962,[1][2] in Little Rock, Arkansas, whose musical inspiration started with playing drums, while in high school.[3][4] He has lived all over the world from the United Kingdom, Russia, and Czech Republic, where he helped spread the Gospel truths.[3] Tedder is the uncle of Ryan Tedder of OneRepublic.[5]
Music career
editHis music recording career began in 2005, with the album, Worshiplanet, that was released by Kingsway Music, on December 9, 2005.[6] He released, Pilgrims Journey, on November 17, 2006, with Kingsway Music.[7] The third album, The Door: Live Worship From Beijing, China, was released independently on December 1, 2008.[8] His subsequent album, Restore, was released on October 18, 2010, from Integrity Music.[9][10] He released, an extended play, Atmosphere, independently on May 31, 2013.[11]
Personal life
editTedder resides in Colorado Springs, Colorado, with his wife, Carrie, and their two sons, Ben and Daniel.[3][4]
Discography
edit- Albums
- Worshiplanet (December 9, 2005, Kingsway)
- Pilgrims Journey (November 17, 2006, Kingsway)
- The Door (December 1, 2008, independent)
- Restore (October 18, 2010, Integrity)
- EPs
- Atmosphere (May 31, 2013, independent)
References
edit- ^ Family Search (2009). "U.S. Public Records Index". Family Search. 329947944.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|url=(help) - ^ Intelius. "Mark A Tedder in Divide, CO". Intelius. Retrieved August 14, 2015.
- ^ a b c Cummings, Tony (January 27, 2006). "Global Worship: American-born MARK TEDDER runs a pool of 40 musicianaries taking worship ministry around the world". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved August 14, 2015.
- ^ a b Cummings, Tony (December 7, 2008). "Mark Tedder: An American records in China opening The Door to multi-cultural worship". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved August 14, 2015.
- ^ Louder Than the Music (June 3, 2009). "Interviews : Mark Tedder". Louder Than the Music. Retrieved August 14, 2015.
- ^ Luff, Stephen (February 22, 2006). "Review: Worshiplanet – Mark Tedder & The Worshiplanet Band". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved August 14, 2015.
- ^ Cummings, Tony (November 17, 2006). "Review: Pilgrims Journey – Mark Tedder". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved August 14, 2015.
- ^ Cummings, Tony (December 4, 2008). "Review: The Door: Live Worship From Beijing, China – Mark Tedder And The Worshiplanet Band". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved August 14, 2015.
- ^ Dean, Helen (November 14, 2010). "Review: Restore – Mark Tedder And The Worshiplanet Band". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved August 14, 2015.
- ^ Wallace, Greg. "Mark Tedder & the Worship Planet Band: Restory". Worship Leader (January/February 2011): 70. Archived from the original on December 26, 2015. Retrieved August 14, 2015.
- ^ Cordle, Matthew (November 9, 2013). "Review: Atmosphere – Mark Tedder". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved August 14, 2015.