Randy Stonehill

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Randy Stonehill (born March 12, 1952) is an American singer/songwriter from Stockton, California.

Stonehill's first album, Born Twice was released in 1971, with financial help from Pat Boone. The album was recorded for a mere $800, and according to Stonehill, it "sounds like every penny of it!"

A year later, Stonehill made his acting debut in The Blob sequel, Beware! The Blob (also known as Son of Blob). Also that year, Stonehill wrote "Your Love Broke Through" with Todd Fishkind and Keith Green, which would be recorded by numerous artists over the years including Stonehill himself, Phil Keaggy, Russ Taff and others.

In 1976, Stonehill released the Larry Norman produced Welcome to Paradise, which has become somewhat of a landmark album for the songwriter. Norman would also produce the folllowup, The Sky Is Falling, which would start a twenty year tradition of Stonehill's of recording two albums with each producer that he worked with. That tradition continued through two albums with Terry Scott Taylor (including the landmark, Equator, which featured the concert favorites "Shut De Do" and "American Fast Food"), two albums with Barry Kaye, two albums with Dave Perkins, two albums with Mark Heard, and two more albums with Taylor until the routine was broken with 1995's Lazarus Heart.

In the late 1970's, Stonehill would join forces with rock band Daniel Amos for the Amos n' Randy Tour.

1984's Celebrate This Heartbeat teamed Stonehill with longtime friend Phil Keaggy for the song "Who Will Save The Children?" The two would frequently tour together over the years, even forming the Keaggy/Stonehill band in 1989 with Daniel Amos bassist Tim Chandler and Swirling Eddie David Raven on drums. The tour was in support of Stonehill's Can't Buy A Miracle and Keaggy's all star tribute to 60's rock and roll, Phil Keaggy and Sunday's Child (which also featured Stonehill, Steve Taylor, Derri Daugherty, Mark Heard and others lending a hand).

In 1990, in honor of Stonehill's 20th anniversary in the music business, friends gathered for a special concert celebration. Musical performances included apperances by Daniel Amos, Tom Howard, The Swirling Eddies, Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith, and Russ Taff. Stonehill ended the night with a performance himself, which was filmed and released on the VHS-only One Night In 20 Years. In addition to the other performers listed above, the video also featured appearances by Pat Boone, Jerry Houser, Michele Pillar, Gary Chapman, Bryan Duncan and others, all recounting some of their favorite memories of Stonehill.

In 2001, Stonehill released a children's record using the name Uncle Stonehill, entitled Uncle Stonehill's Hat.

As of 2002, Stonehill continues to record and tour heavily around the world. Stonehill is an excellent live performer, putting on a great show whether with a band or solo. His sterling sense of humour comes through in his live performance as it does in studio recordings such as "American Fastfood" and "Shut De Do". Stonehill, and his wife Sandi, have one daughter named Heather.

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Discography

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Videography

  • Beware! The Blob (also known as Son of Blob). Motion Picture.
  • One Night In 20 Years, anniversary live concert, VHS, 1990
  • Together Live in concert with Phil Keaggy, DVD, 2006
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