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DeGarmo & Key - Destined to Win: The Classic Rock Collection (1992)
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Background information | |
Origin | Memphis, Tennessee |
Genres | Christian rock |
Years active | 1978 | –2010
Labels | Lamb & Lion, Power Discs, ForeFront, Benson, Sparrow |
Past members | Eddie DeGarmo, Dana Key, Tommy Cathey, Greg Morrow |
DeGarmo & Key was a Christian rock group that started professionally in 1978. The primary members were Eddie DeGarmo and Dana Key. Eddie played keyboards and sang background vocals (and occasionally lead), while Dana played lead guitar and did the majority of the lead vocals. Other members included Tommy Cathey on bass and Greg Morrow on drums. The group's music was of the pop and rock genres. Their best known songs are: Destined to Win (also the title of their 1992's early "best of" album: Destined to Win); Let the Whole World Sing; Six, Six, Six; Boycott Hell; Every Moment; and Casual Christian. Also most noted for their 1986 album "Streetlight", their 1987 album D&K, and their 1989 album "The Pledge". Other notable musicians who have recorded and/or toured with DeGarmo & Key include:Kenny Porter(bass), Kevin Rodell (drums), Chuck Reynolds (drums), Steve Taylor (guitar) (not related to another Steve Taylor, also a popular CCM artist) and Mark Pogue (guitar).
Eddie and Dana have individually recorded solo albums.
During Spring 2007 Dana and Eddie received the ASCAP Vision Award at the 29th Annual ASCAP Christian Music Awards.
Dana Key and Eddie DeGarmo reunited to do a concert on October 21, 2007 at TLC Church in Cordova, Tennessee.
DeGarmo and Key played at the 2008 Cornerstone Festival in Bushnell, Illinois.
Dana Key died on June 6, 2010 from complications associated with a blood clot; although he had previous health problems, his death was unexpected.
The duo was inducted into the Gospel Music Association's Hall of Fame in January 2011.
This Time Thru
Straight On
This Ain't Hollywood
No Turning Back: Live
Mission of Mercy
Communication
Commander Sozo and the Charge of the Light Brigade
Streetlight
Streetrock (a collection of previously released songs from the Lamb & Lion label albums)
D&K
Rock Solid: Absolutely Live
Feels Good to Be Forgiven (Eddie DeGarmo solo album)
The Pledge
The Journey: Walking with Jesus (Dana Key solo album)
Phase II (Eddie DeGarmo solo album)