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Denny Rockey
My Anthem
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10 tracks total
Produced by: Chuck
Giacinto The title to contemporary worship artist Denny Rockey’s
debut solo CD My Anthem is especially fitting considering all the tracks
contained therein possess an instantly infectious quality, yet are just as
uplifting as they are awe-inspiring. It may sound like a lofty description for a
singer/songwriter who’s yet to become a household name, but this fresh face also
has a reputable resume as a member of Chicago’s regarded pop/rock/praise band
Final Quest.
Along with that act, Rockey regularly toured the Midwest region opening for the
likes of Jars of Clay, Sarah Kelly, Building 429, Greg Long, Sonicflood, All
Star United and countless others spanning a series of genres. No wonder
why My
Anthem is so incredibly diverse, wrapped around a common thread of vertical
reflections that split their time between congregational appeal and personal
prayer time.
“Outside of Final Quest and my solo work, I’ve been on
the worship team at
church and involved in youth ministry, which are also major parts of my life,”
the tunesmith contends, citing an audience of all ages. “I find myself mostly to
be listening to worship music these days, so I guess some of my current
influences would be Chris
Tomlin, Lincoln Brewster Rush of Fools and Casting
Crowns, to name a few.”
Indeed the tunes throughout My Anthem fit within that
upper echelon of praise
leaders, not just because of Rockey’s sophisticated songwriting, but also an
ultra-versatile voice that can be soft spoken and spine chilling one minute or
fill a stadium the next. He also teams up with frequent Final Quest collaborator
Chuck Giacinto as producer, who also lends an aggressive edge given his lengthy
list of melodic rock credits (including secular stalwarts Kevin Chalfant & The
Storm and Two Fires).
There’s even an appearance by multiple Dove Award
winner
Rex Carroll (of Whitecross fame), who adds his
axe-slinging skills on a cover of
Desperation Band’s
“Until My Breath Runs Dry.”
“I wanted to make a worship album that not only would
bring glory to God, but
would also be honest and vulnerable enough so that people could relate to the
struggles we all face and that as we worship him in the midst is when we
find
restoration,” Rockey adds of the project’s overall
theme. “My hope is that I get
the opportunity to not only play churches and coffee houses, but that I could be
involved with leading worship at youth events and conferences. As I place this
all in God’s hands I am truly excited about what is to come.”
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Photos: Les McClimans
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My Anthemot final artwork)
Until My Breath Runs Dry
As I Am
The Love of God
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4 Stars from
ChristianityToday.com
for "My Anthem"

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Denny Rockey featured in
"New Artist Preview 2009"
"With a voice
instantly reminiscent
of
Chris Tomlin, this provocative
singer/songwriter is sure to inspire
the church and individual members
of
congregations alike. read more...
CCMmagazine.com
CMCentral.com
ChristianMusicPlanet.com
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MySpace
www.myspace.com/dennyrockey
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