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American singer
John Ball
Birth name John Thomas Ball Born (1990-05-10 ) May 10, 1990 (age 33)
Birmingham , AlabamaGenres
Worship ,
Christian pop ,
Christian rock ,
Christian alternative rock ,
folk rock ,
indie rock ,
indie folk ,
alternative rock Occupation(s) Singer, songwriter, guitarist,
worship leader Instrument(s) Vocals, guitar, bass Years active 2009–present Website
johnballmusic .com
Musical artist
John Thomas Ball (born May 10, 1990) is an American
Christian musician and guitarist, who plays
alternative rock ,
folk rock ,
indie folk and
indie rock music. He has released three
extended plays , Found Among the Broken (2010), John Ball (2013), and By Declaration & the Death (2016).
Early and personal life
John Thomas Ball was born on May 10, 1990,
[1]
[3] in
Birmingham, Alabama ,
[4] where he graduated from
Oak Mountain High School in 2008.
[5] He received his
baccalaureate degree majoring in music business from
Belmont University in 2011. Ball is currently in the process of obtaining his master's degree in theology from
Liberty University .
[6]
[7]
Music history
His music career began in 2009, with the band, The Sleep Design, where he is the bassist. He released a solo
extended play , Found Among the Broken , on November 16, 2010.
[8]
[9]
[10] The subsequent extended play, John Ball , was released on May 21, 2013.
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[12]
[13]
[14] His third
extended play , By Declaration & the Death , was released on February 12, 2016.
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Discography
EPs
Found Among the Broken (November 16, 2010)
John Ball (October 2, 2013)
By Declaration & the Death (February 12, 2016)
References
^
Broadcast Music, Inc.
"Songwriter/Composer: BALL JOHN THOMAS" .
Broadcast Music, Inc. Retrieved March 11, 2016 . [
permanent dead link ]
^ John Ball (@johnballmusic) (May 14, 2013).
"Thankful for good friends and all the birthday lovin over the weekend. (23 candles)" .
Instagram . Retrieved March 11, 2016 .
^ John Ball (@johnballmusic).
"About" . Facebook. Retrieved March 11, 2016 .
^ John Ball (@johnthomasball).
"John Thomas Ball" . Facebook. Retrieved March 11, 2016 .
^ Mobilizing Students.
"John Ball" . Mobilizing Students. Retrieved March 11, 2016 .
^ Murphy, Josh (March 20, 2011).
"Interview – John Ball" . Indie Vision Music. Retrieved March 11, 2016 .
^ Fryberger, Scott (January 18, 2011).
"John Ball, "Found Among the Broken" Review" . Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved March 11, 2016 .
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^ Morrissette, Brian (November 18, 2010).
"Found Among the Broken EP Review" . Christ Core. Retrieved March 11, 2016 . [
permanent dead link ]
^ Yap, Timothy (July 27, 2013).
"Review "John Ball" EP Review" . Breathecast. Retrieved March 11, 2016 .
^ Barbee, Ryan (December 8, 2013).
"John Ball, "John Ball EP" Review" . Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved March 11, 2016 .
^ Hamm, Josh (May 25, 2013).
"Review – John Ball – John Ball EP" . Indie Vision Music. Retrieved March 11, 2016 .
^ Davies, Jono (June 10, 2013).
"Review – John Ball – John Ball" . Louder Than the Music. Retrieved March 11, 2016 .
^ Shriver, Mikayla (March 22, 2016).
"Creative Eclecticism" . New Release Today. Retrieved March 21, 2016 .
^ Munachen, Lucas (March 23, 2016).
"John Ball, "By Declaration and the Death" Review" . Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved March 24, 2016 .
^ Cordle, Matthew (April 25, 2016).
"Review: By Declaration & The Death – John Ball" .
Cross Rhythms . Retrieved May 1, 2016 .
External links