DeGarmo and Key

DeGarmo and Key
DeGarmo & Key - Destined to Win: The Classic Rock Collection (1992)
Background information
Origin Memphis, Tennessee
Genres Christian rock
Years active 1978 (1978)–2010 (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[1]); 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".[2] 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.

Facts

Discography

This Time Thru

  • Released: 1978
  • Format: LP
  • Label: Lamb & Lion Records
  • Producer: Joseph Hardy, Dana Key, and Eddie DeGarmo
  • Tracks: "Emmanuel", "Addey", "Only the Meek Survive", "Too Far Too Long", "Alleyways of Strife", "Sleeper", "Wayfaring Stranger", "In the Days of Thy Youth", "Chase the Wind", "This Time Thru"

Straight On

  • Released: 1979
  • Format: LP
  • Label: Lamb & Lion Records
  • Producer: Joseph Hardy, Dana Key, and Eddie DeGarmo
  • Tracks: "Jericho", "Livin' on the Edge of Dyin'", "Go Tell Them", "Bad Livin'", "Enchiridion", "Long Distance Runner", "Let Him Help You Today", "I Never Knew You", "Mary"

This Ain't Hollywood

  • Released: 1980
  • Format: LP
  • Label: Lamb & Lion Records
  • Producer: Ron Capone
  • Tracks: "Stella, This Ain't Hollywood", "When He Comes Back", "You Gave Me All", "Never Be the Same", "All Night", "Love Is All You Need", "Nobody Loves Me", "Light of the World", "Over and Over", "One Step Closer"

No Turning Back: Live

  • Released: 1982
  • Format: Double LP
  • Label: Lamb & Lion Records
  • Tracks: "Light of the World", "Go Tell Them", "Stella, This Ain't Hollywood", "When He Comes Back", "Jericho", "Alleyways of Strife", "Mary", "Wayfaring Stranger", "Bass Solo", "Enchiridion", "Long Distance Runner", "Matter of Time", "Emmanuel", "Oklahoma Blues", "Preacher (I'll Need a Friend)", "Over and Over", "Let Him Help You Today", "Love One Another", "I Have Decided"

Mission of Mercy

  • Released: 1983
  • Format: LP
  • Label: Power Discs
  • Producer: Eddie DeGarmo and Dana Key
  • Tracks: "Ready or Not", "Special Kind of Love", "When It's Over", "All the Losers Win", "The Gift", "Fill Me Lord", "Let the Whole World SIng", "In His Love", "Everlasting Love", "You Can't Run from Thunder", "That's the Way God Planned It"

Communication

  • Released: 1984
  • Format: LP
  • Label: Power Discs
  • Producer: Eddie DeGarmo and Dana Key
  • Tracks: "Are You Ready", "Rejoice", "It's a Shame", "Alleluia, Christ Is Coming", "Everyday a Celebration", "Blessed Messiah", "Perfect Reflection", "He Has Risen", "Six, Six, Six", "Man of His Word", "Dear Friend"

Commander Sozo and the Charge of the Light Brigade

  • Released: 1985
  • Format: LP
  • Label: Power Discs
  • Producer: Eddie DeGarmo and Dana Key
  • Tracks: "Activate", "Competition", "Temporary Things", "Apathy Alert", "Charge of the Light Brigade", "Destined to Win", "No More Goodbye", "Jesus Is Coming", "Rise Up", "Casual Christian"

Streetlight

  • Released: 1986
  • Format: CD
  • Label: Power Discs
  • Producer: DeGarmo & Key and John Hampton
  • Tracks: "Every Moment", "War Zone", "Addey", "Soldier of Fortune", "Don't Stop the Music", "Don't Throw Your Love Away", "Video Action", "She Believes", "Holy Hustle", "Up on a Cross", "Inside Out"

Streetrock (a collection of previously released songs from the Lamb & Lion label albums)

  • Released: 1987
  • Format: CD
  • Label: Power Discs
  • Tracks: "Emmanuel", "Stella, This Ain't Hollywood", "When He Comes Back", "Wayfaring Stranger", "Go Tell Them", "Never Be the Same", "Livin' on the Edge of Dying", "Jericho", "All Night", "One Step Closer"

D&K

  • Released: 1987
  • Format: CD
  • Label: Power Discs
  • Producer: DeGarmo & Key and John Hampton
  • Tracks: "Out of the Danger Zone", "Under the Son", "Rock Solid", "Teenage Suicide", "Strength of Love", "Brother Against Brother (It's Not Right)", "War with the World", "Stand", "Radical", "When the Son Begins to Reign"

Rock Solid: Absolutely Live

  • Released: 1988
  • Format: CD
  • Label: Power Discs/ForeFront Records
  • Producer: DeGarmo & Key
  • Tracks: "Casual Christian (Chorus)", "Rock Solid", "Ready or Not", "Soldier of Fortune", "Six, Six, Six", "Don't Stop the Music", "Holy Hustle", "When the Son Begins to Reign", "Are You Ready", "Addey", "Let the Whole World Sing", "Alleluia, Christ Is Coming", "Destined to Win", "Rock Solid (Reprise)"

Feels Good to Be Forgiven (Eddie DeGarmo solo album)

  • Released: 1988
  • Format: CD
  • Label: ForeFront Records
  • Producer: Ron W. Griffin
  • Tracks: "Heaven's 9*1*1", "Stayin' on the High Road", "Feels Good to Be Forgiven", "Pickin' Up the Pieces", "Turn on Heaven's Power", "Goodbye Mr. Heartache", "Thank You", "I Believe", "Faith Like a Rock", "I Ain't Gonna Lose", "I Wanna Praise You", "Yes Indeed"

The Pledge

  • Released: 1989
  • Format: CD
  • Label: Benson Records
  • Producer: Ron W. Griffin
  • Tracks: "Boycott Hell", "Aliens and Strangers", "I'm Accepted", "Hand in Hand", "The Pledge", "Life in the New Age", "Let's Get Upset", "Who Will", "Right on Track", "If God Is for Us (Who Can Be Against Us)"

The Journey: Walking with Jesus (Dana Key solo album)

  • Released: 1990
  • Format: CD
  • Label: ForeFront Records
  • Producer: Ron W. Griffin
  • Tracks: "We Need a Savior", "The Outlaw", "Bow Down", "Sister (It's a Mad World)", "Come to Me", "Live in the Light", "Prelude: Here, There or in the Air", "Pray for the Peace", "Kingdom of Grace", "The Death", "Up From the Dead", "Here, There or in the Air"

Phase II (Eddie DeGarmo solo album)

  • Released: 1990
  • Format: CD
  • Label: Power Discs
  • Tracks: "Fragile Heart", "Can't Stand Still", "My Way Home", "Phase II", "There's Something About That Name", "Prayed for a Woman Like You", "Make it Count", "Profession of Faith", "Shoreline", "Forgive Me for Doubting You", "Beyond the Tears"

Go to the Top

  • Released: 1991
  • Format: CD
  • Label: Benson Records
  • Producer: Ron W. Griffin
  • Tracks: "I Believe", "Go to the Top", "At the Top (reprise)", "Against the Night", "Ultimate Ruler", "Soul Mender", "Family Reunion", "Still at Work", "Stand, Fight, Win", "Victory (March on Prelude)", "March On", "The Rest of My Life"

Destined to Win: The Classic Rock Collection

  • Released: 1992
  • Format: CD
  • Label: ForeFront Records
  • Tracks: "Color Me Gone", "Boycott Hell", "Rock Solid", "Every Moment", "Addey", "I'm Accepted", "Six, Six, Six", "I'll Come Out Fighting for You", "Destined to Win", "Ready or Not", "Long Distance Runner", "Hand in Hand", "Casual Christian", "Let the Whole World Sing"

Heat It Up

  • Released: 1993
  • Format: CD
  • Label: Benson Records
  • Producer: John Hampton, Eddie DeGarmo, and Dana Key
  • Tracks: "Voices", "God Good/Devil Bad", "Selective Amnesia", "Never Look Back", "Heat. It. Up.", "It's My Business", "Dare 2B Different", "Talk to Me", "Armed and Dangerous", "I Use the J Word", "Soldiers of the Cross", "Divine Embrace", "Fight Back"

To Extremes

  • Released: 1994
  • Format: CD
  • Label: Benson Records
  • Producer: John Hampton, Eddie DeGarmo, and Dana Key
  • Tracks: "Stressed", "People Got to Be Free", "Hangin' By a Scarlet Thread", "Rebel for God", "Judgment Day", "Hyper-Faith", "To Extremes", "Carry the Cross", "Dangerous Place", "Reclaim America"

Greatest Hits Volume 1

  • Released: 1994
  • Format: CD
  • Label: ForeFront Records
  • Tracks: "Every Moment", "Out of the Danger Zone", "Boycott Hell", "All the Losers Win", "Jericho", "Are You Ready", "Destined to Win", "Acoustic Medley: Long Distance Runner/Rock Solid/Six, Six, Six", "Ultimate Ruler", "Let's Get Upset", "Competition", "I Believe", "Emmanuel", "Mary", "If God Is for Us (Who Can Be Against Us)"

Part of the Mystery (Dana Key solo album)

  • Released: 1995
  • Format: CD
  • Label: Ardent Records
  • Producer: Dana Key and John Hampton
  • Tracks: "Part of the Mystery", "By Divine Design", "Invisible Kingdom", "That's What Love Is About", "Dear Mr. Clapton", "Rain On", "Daniel", "Liar, Lunatic or Lord", "Prisoner of Chillon", "Mary"

History Makers

  • Released: 2003
  • Format: CD
  • Label: Sparrow Records
  • Tracks: "Addey", "Wayfaring Stranger", "Emmanuel", "Too Far, Too Long", "Jericho", "Long Distance Runner", "All the Losers Win", "Let the Whole World Sing", "Six, Six, Six", "Destined to Win", "Every Moment", "I'm Accepted", "Hand in Hand", "Boycott Hell", "Rebel for God"

The Very Best of DeGarmo & Key

  • Released: 2006
  • Format: CD
  • Label: ForeFront Records
  • Tracks: "Out of the Danger Zone", "Every Moment", "I'm Accepted", "Six, Six, Six", "Long Distance Runner", "Casual Christian", "Destined to Win", "Competition", "All the Losers Win", "Boycott Hell", "If God Is for Us (Who Can Be Against Us)", "Rock Solid"

Videography

References

Links

- The Unofficial DeGarmo & Key Homepage

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