The Way (Jesus music band)

The first recordings by The Way appeared on the Maranatha! compilation albums, ''The Everlastin' Living Jesus Music Concert with the song "If You Will Believe", and Maranatha! 2'' with "Jesus Is the One" and "Jesus Is All that We Need". Their self-titled debut album was recorded at Buddy King Studios in Huntington Beach. It was self-produced and had a smooth mixture of folk and country rock that reminds the listener of America. With their second album the band took a giant step by adding more of a rock edge to many of the songs while staying true to their country roots. In 1974 they also recorded a song for the Maranatha! 4 compilation entitled "Have You Ever Heard". In 1979, the song "He's the Reason to Go On", off their debut album, was used by the label on Best of Maranatha, Volume 1. ==Members==

• Ric Latendresse—(founding member), acoustic guitar (1971) • John Wickham—lead guitar, bass, acoustic guitar, background vocals • Gary Arthur—(founding member) bass, acoustic guitar, piano, percussion, vocals • Dana Angle—(founding member) lead & slide guitar, banjo, acoustic guitar, flute, vocals • Bruce Herring—(founding member) guitar, bass, vocals • Alex MacDougall—drums, congas & timbales, percussion (1975) • Micheal Fickling—drums (1976) • Jim Stipech (also known as James Gabriel)—guitar, piano, vocals (1976) ==Discography==

• The Way—(1973) • Can It Be?—(1975) ==References==