1986. The spandex-clad, big-hair CHRISTIAN heavy metal band 3:16 soars from summer camp phenom to Christian rock superstars.
I know because I was there. Witnessed it firsthand from the sound board. I’m Erik, 3:16’s original roadie. “The Guys” were my best friends, and Jesus was our co-pilot. Each one of us, “sold out” for Jesus. Seems kind of crazy now...a gang of white-bred suburban garage rockers, chattering about eternal salvation, PREACHING it to other teenagers: “Jesus will love the HELL out of you!”
Ever heard the song “Makes Me Wanna Sing” by Stryper? That’s the kind of preaching 3:16 did...and they were the best live band I’ve ever seen. God’s honest truth.
Last week...like a bolt out of the blue...I got the news.
Scotty died.
You remember Scotty, right? The one with “3:16” tattooed on both hands.
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