Peter Furler

Singer

Birthday September 8, 1966

Birth Sign Virgo

Birthplace McLaren Vale, South Australia, Australia

Age 57 years old

Nationality Australia

#49488 Most Popular

1966

Peter Andrew Furler (born 8 September 1966) is an Australian musician, songwriter, producer and record executive, best known as the co-founder and former lead vocalist of the Christian rock band Newsboys.

Furler was born in McLaren Vale, South Australia on 8 September 1966, the third of six children of missionaries Bill and Rosalie Furler.

1985

Furler formed the Newsboys in 1985 with friends George Perdikis, Sean Taylor, and John James.

He has written and produced most of Newsboys' songs, as well as co-writing/producing songs for other recording artists.

He also frequently collaborated with Steve Taylor.

1991

Furler married Summer Andrea LeFevre, daughter of musician Mylon LeFevre, on 12 March 1991.

He is the cousin of singer-songwriter Sia.

1997

Furler was originally the band's drummer, but became the band's lead singer after the departure of John James in 1997.

1999

In July 1999, Furler, along with fellow Australians Dale Bray and Wes Campbell, founded Inpop Records.

2009

In 2009, Furler left the Newsboys and began pursuing a solo career.

He continued to make special appearances on tour with the band until his final appearance on 11 September 2009, in Orlando, Florida.

2010

In 2010, Furler became the drummer for longtime Newsboys songwriting collaborator Steve Taylor's new band, Steve Taylor & The Perfect Foil.

2011

Furler released his debut solo album, On Fire, on 21 June 2011.

The first single from the album, "Reach", was released to radio 25 March 2011 for sale on 19 April 2011.

2012

Furler participated in the Winter Jam 2012 tour.

Furler formed the Peter Furler Band in 2012.

The band includes Dave Ghazarian (formerly of Superchick and Audio Adrenaline) on bass and Jeff Irizarry on drums.

2014

Their album, Goliath, was released on 18 November 2014.

Furler also played drums for former Newsboy Phil Joel's album deliberateKids2.

Their album, Sun and Shield, was released on 11 March 2014.

On 7 October 2014, Furler released Christmas, his first Christmas album, on which he collaborated with pianist and guitarist David Ian.

2017

In 2017, Furler collaborated with the Newsboys again for "The Cross Has the Final Word" single, which was his first involvement in the band since leaving in 2009.

2018

Since 2018, he has toured with Newsboys together with Phil Joel billed as Newsboys United.

2019

They recorded the album, United, released in 2019.