Neon Cross

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Neon Cross
Background information
Origin	Hollywood, California, U.S.
Genres	Christian rock, hard rock, Christian metal
Years active	1984–present
Labels	Regency
Website	neoncrossmusic.com
Members	David Raymond Reeves Don Webster Terry Russell Colton Russell
Past members	Ed (Goodwin) Ott, Mike Betts, Mitchell Kent, Troy Woody, David Starkey, Scot Strickland

Neon Cross is an American Christian rock and heavy metal band, that was formed in Hollywood, California, United States, in 1984.^[1] Neon Cross started playing clubs in Hollywood during the 1980s and attracted the attention of record company Regency Records in 1988 and was asked to record two songs for their upcoming California Metal compilation album.^[1] After the release of that CD, Neon Cross was signed to Regency to record their self-titled album, which was released the same year.^[1]

In 1993, the band got back together and was signed by Rugged Records to record their second full-length CD, Torn. Neon Cross has been performing in the US and Dave Reeves and Don Webster were asked by Liberty N' Justice to record a song for an upcoming compilation album. The song is called "Snake Eat Snake". It was recorded in Don Webster's studio and features all members of the band performing on the song.

Neon Cross in 2000

Band members[]

• David Raymond Reeves – vocals
• Don Webster – guitars
• Colton Russell – bass guitar
• Terry Russell – drums
• Larry Farkas – guitars

Past members

• Mike Betts – drums (1983–1989)
• Mitch Kent – bass guitar (1983–1986)
• Ed (Goodwin) Ott – bass guitar (1987–1990)
• Dave Starkey – bass guitar (1994–2006)
• Scot Strickland – bass guitar (2006–2012)
• Troy Woody – drums (1994–1996)

Discography[]

• Neon Cross (1987)
• Torn (1995)
• Neon Cross Limited Edition Series (2001) – Reissue of 1987 album + bonus songs

Compilations (various artists)[]

• California Metal (1987) – This is the first recording with Neon Cross songs. Contains songs "Need Your Love" & "Son of God".
• (1989) – This CD contains the unauthorized release of "Heart Breaker". It was released without the band's permission.
• (1994) – Contains songs "Buy My Record", "Mystery of Love" & "In Your Mind".
• (1996) – Contains songs "Bitterness" & "Video Smut".
• (2007, LNJ Records) – Contains the song "Snake Eat Snake".

Top songs[]

• "Son of God" from California Metal
• "Heartbreaker", self-titled CD
• "Mystery of Love" from Premium Cuts
• "Bitterness" from Torn

References[]

Other sources[]

• Hale, Mark (1993). "2010". Headbangers (First edition, second printing ed.). Ann Arbor, Michigan: Popular Culture, Ink. p. 241. ISBN 1-56075-029-4.
• Powell, Mark Allan (2002). Encyclopedia of Contemporary Christian Music (First printing ed.). Peabody, Massachusetts: Hendrickson Publishers. p. 623. ISBN 1-56563-679-1.

External links[]

• Official website