Stu Heiss is an unrecognized guitar god. And Wendy is an amazing singer. Glen is a classic rock blues legend. Great song writer... great band. I've been listening since 1986. Heaven and Hell tour was my first concert at aged 12.
Si Jimmy Page es uno de los mejores guitarristas de la historia, Stu debería estar en la misma posición, no soy un ignorante musical, Stu no tiene nada que envidiar
I have attended several REZ concerts, and trust me, the are not only accomplished musicians and song writers, but also spreaders of the gospel message. Glenn and Wendy Kaiser and the Rez band have operated a mission in inner city Chicago for over 30 years, and much of the proceeds earned from their albums goes to support the mission, where they have fed, clothed and housed literally thousands over the years. At their concerts, they play and sing their hearts out for an hour and a half, then Glen will teach and preach for another hour, then give an altar call to whosoever will. I've seen young people give their lives to the Lord, as well as their parents that took them to the concert, on site. They have had a very effective ministry over the years. THEY ARE THE REAL DEAL ! ! ! A lot of their music also is about social injustices, whether real or perceived, they do make one think. BTW, I’m 73 years old, and STILL listen to REZ quite often. My children are all grown with families of their own, and they also still listen to them, and their children as well.
The Resurrection Band are superb, particularly ‘Colours’ and ‘Mommy Don’t Love Daddy…’ Unfortunately I’ve never seen them live but if I did I think I’d probably leave after the first hour and a half. Glenn’s a great singer but it sounds like the second half of the show would be pretty dull. 🥱
Rez is a wonderful band and quite unique in the Christian scene. Far from the comfortable and goofy lyrics that dominate a certain evangelical sector, Rez's lyrics are always challenging and committed to social justice. That is something I will always respect and appreciate about this band. Chair is a song that portrays the marginalized life of a person with mobility problems, who is dependent on a wheelchair. It questions to what extent disability is more social stigma and exclusion, rather than the person's own condition. Now, if there's one album you should check out in its entirety, it's Lament. In my opinion one of the most beautiful works of art in the history of rock, without exaggeration. It is a concept album full of poetry and feeling. The search and the pain of a human being who seeks to find meaning in existence. The production of Ty Tabor is awesome and maturity of the group is evident. It is the last full studio álbum of the band. If I were to recommend a single song from that album, I'd say you must check out “Mirror”! Greetings from Costa Rica brother! 🇨🇷
I met Glenn and Wendy at Peachfest in 1993. They invited me to an after party, when I showed up they were serving food to the homeless. I just spoke to Glenn in 2022 and he's still married to Wendy and performing live blues.
Back in days gone by in high school we absolutely rocked out to the REZ band. Was almost a brawl in the church between the Country western loving parents who thought all rock band was the devils music and the rock loving parents who thought all country music was about cheating, drinking, and fighting. Lol. We sat in the back row and loved it
1. REZ BAND does = Resurrection Band 2. LIVE SHOWS Multiple Times - LOVE THEM! 3. Greg X. Volz = PETRA Lead Singer 4. The Chair is about being confined to a wheelchair - very POWERFUL song! 5. Lyrics: Paralyzing facts, countless diseases Semi-mobile, semi-useless subhuman So many startled eyes say it: "Only an occasional ray of light...but feel free to subtract any ray of hope." Disabled, confined, labeled and shelved Minus limbs, minus movement, minus worth "So sorry," they say, but they forget me Once a year they buy themselves that right We want understanding, not pity We need love, not occasional headlines We've been used, abused, and aborted for years And I've learned not to expect respect for my tears Regular check-ups, needles, and charts The nodding of heads and the shedding of hearts My legs are defenseless, this chair is my cell My food is my medicine, reality hell Disabled, confined, labeled and shelved "So sorry," they say, but they forget me Once a year they buy themselves that right We want understanding, not pity We need love, not occasional headlines We've been used, abused, and aborted for years And I've learned not to expect respect for my tears See upcoming pop shows Get tickets for your favorite artists You might also like Can’t Do It On My Own Resurrection Band Alienated Resurrection Band Bed Chem Sabrina Carpenter Sometimes I feel so removed Lost in a maze of self-pity and dreams No one regards me, I just don't belong They don't know how to act around me Sometimes I feel so removed Lost in a maze of self-pity and dreams No one regards me, I just don't belong They don't know how to act around me Until you came to me, Lord, I had so little to live for 'Til you came to me, Lord, I had nowhere to turn Jesus, you alone have helped me to grow beyond my circumstances and despair My suffering can't compare to what you took willingly Sacrifice nowhere near what you gave on that tree I can see though I'm blind Loving one at a time, there is so much that I can do Giving love and following you Giving love and following you I'm so glad you care Let my love flow free on this chair
Resurrection Band is fantastic and dynamic! God has blessed thousands worldwide through them including me. Glenn Kaiser the lead vocalist is a fantastic blues artist.
Although I never met Glen Kaiser, I feel like I've known him all my life! Rockers who have been Born Again through the Love, the blood, the Death, and the Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. We're not only Brothers in the Lord, but we're Sons and Daughters of God our Father through Grace and Love from above. Thanks Lord, for our Brother Glen Kaiser, His wife Wendy, and all the other Brothers and Sisters who were Resurrection Band. Father God, we ask for Blessing and Favor on these Brothers and Sisters in Jesus name.
That’s all a little dull Rod. In my opinion at least, but then I’m not really in a position to judge. Incidentally I think it’s ‘Glenn’ and ‘Wendi’ rather than ’Glen’ and ‘Wendy’. I realise I’m being rather captious. Sadly that’s my nature. 🙄🥱
Resurrection Band, Rez Band or Rez are the same band. They were formed in 1971 or 1972 and lasted until around 2000. They released 13 studio albums: Awaiting Your Reply (1978), Rainbow's End (1979), Colours (1980), Mommy Don't Love Daddy Anymore (1981), DMZ (1982), Hostage (1984), Between Heaven n Hell (1985), Silence Screams (1988), Innocent Blood (1989), Civil Rites (1991), Reach of Love (1993), Lamant (1995), Ampendomy (1997). They released 2 live albums: Bootleg (1984) and 20 Years (1992) and a Box Set in 2008. They are mostly blues based Hard Rock with the occasional Pop/New Wave song and some really intense Heavy Metal songs. They write about social issues of society like being disabled like the song you mentioned, the poor and needy, the effects of fighting in a war and the after effects many veterans struggle and go through (Military Man), etc. Lead guitar player Stu Heiss is one of the most underrated guitar players.
In the Toronto (Canada) area, Resurrection Band would tour every year through the 80's and I was fortunate to see them 5 or 6 times. They were one of those bands that didn't leave any energy in the tank. The quality of the live sound was exceptional. During the mid-80's and early 90's, a Toronto Band called The Daniel Band would open for Rez (or Resurrection) Band. Incidentally, the lead singer of Resurrection Band, Glen Kaiser, was a key motivator for the Daniel Band and they went on to produce 5 or 6 albums of their own. The lead singer for the Daniel Band was always compared to another Toronto Band that you may have heard of, Rush. When you have a chance, listen to 'Run From the Darkness' by The Daniel Band when you have a chance. Back to Resurrection Band, their dedication to the quality of music and the production of their albums led Rez Band to build their own studio, Tone Zone Studio, in Chicago. This studio was of very high quality and still runs today. The Rez Band's contribution to the music industry has been amazing but little is known about this. These are very humble folks and a great example to our society.
Rez was the first band I'd ever seen in concert. I saw them play at a Nazarene church in Covington, KY back in 1990 while they were touring the Innocent Blood album. At this point in my life I've seen hundreds and hundreds of shows, but that first Rez show remains one of the best! These guys were quality!
Yes Rez band... They've been in comments from a number of community members whenever we do a classic Christian rock band. Rez band was a pioneer and influence for bands to come.
Rez, along with Petra, are certainly well regarded as Christian rock pioneers. "Altar of Pain" and any live version "Where Roses Grow" are favorites. They definitely have videos / DVD. Ive seen Glenn Kaiser in concert several times, but never Rez. Regarding associated acts, Whiteheart is a favorite and "Invitation" or "Let the Kingdom Come" is a decent enough intro to the band. Whiteheart for a time ( _Freedom_ album) had players in the act who are now well regarded touring and A-list session musicians in the industry (especially if you follow Country music). I guarantee you have heard at least two of these first three multiple times.: Gordon Kennedy - guitar Chris McHugh - drums Tommy Simms - bass Also John Knox: drums Dann Huff - guitar David Huff - drums Brian Wooten - guitar
Hey Shane REZ band started in 1973-2006. They had 17 albums in total ranging from Rock to Metal. The line up stayed the same throughout the years. They were a Christian mission minded band and would play concerts anywhere and everywhere. They are several documentaries made about them. They also started on of the biggest Christian music Fests in the USA. Cornerstone Fest which started in 1984-2012. Glenn Kaiser the lead singer is still doing music. His style is blues, rock and metal. His current band is called GKB (Glenn Kaiser Band)
Not exactly true. Jim Denton was their bass player until the late 80s and then Roy Montroy took over. I lived at Jesus People USA and was friends with Jim and Roy. Jim, more so but I knew Roy and played in a band called the Noise Boys with Roy once. It was an in house band that played for parties / roasts when couples were getting married.
Resurrection Band was their original name. It later got shortened (by fans) to simply Rez Band. The Chair is a 1st person perspective of the anger and confusion of a disabled person confined full-time to a wheelchair and how so many able-bodied people look down at the disabled, feeling justified to do so simply because they've given a donation to some charity that helps the disabled. Another good Rez song you had mentioned is Military Man which addresses the PTSD that vets go thru after returning home from war. From the Rainbow's End album, a good song is Affricans. That is (as far as I know) the only anti-aparthied song recorded here in the west
While "Afrikaans" may have been the first, there have been others such as "Biko" by Peter Gabriel (1980), "Sun City" by Artists United Against Apartheid (1985) not to mention "Zuid Afrikan" by Rez (1985), which features a great guitar solo played by Glenn Kaiser.
Resurrection Band, Rez Band, and Rez are all the same group. They are originally from Minnesota but have lived in Chicago since the 70s. So they have a real rock-blues feel to most of their music. Glen and Wendy are pastors as Jesus People, a Christian commune in Chicago. Stu Heis now pastors a small church in the Chicago suburbs. They were a precursor to bands like Stryker. They paved the way for them. Really good people.
They are a great band and have been playing since the early 1970's. I saw them play in 1985 in Portland, Maine. Military Man and Shadows are two of my favorite songs by Rez!
I loved hearing Wendy talk about Glenn telling her that God had told him they were to start a rock band, but they were gonna sing about Jesus. The vision Glenn received was in 1972, the year I was born. I started listening to Rez in 1985. My first Rez Band album was Bootleg! I love these guys and what they do for the homeless in Chicago. Good Bless Resurrection Band! ❤
I suggest pulling the lyrics on that song. It’s about how the disabled are perceived and treated in our society. Rez are one of Christian musics anchor bands that started it all like Petra, Stryper, and others. Saw them in Carson city in 1986 and was blown away. Seen Glenn perform solo stuff since and he is still amazing. Gift to the church and world.
My fav band since this album in the 80s. I've seen them 3 times. I read that this song was about a paraplegic person that felt worthless. At the end he realizes that he has something valuable to give... Jesus' love.
I love this song, and album. This song was written from their experience and ministry to handicapped kids, and written from the kids perspective. And yes, Rez Band is the 80's renaming of Resurrection Band.
Rez Band is Resurrection Band, been a fan and follower of since the early 80's... the are truly unique, they kick butt in concert and some cool videos!
Rez Band is the same band as Resurrection Band. And FYI, they have many more albums that have come out since Colours. Between Heaven and Hell is a great album and also Hostage that has the hit “Crimes” on it. 😉 Glenn Kaiser the lead singer and guitarist for Rez also is a very accomplished blues guitarist and he has many solos albums out.
RESURRECTION BAND/REZ BAND,ARE THE SAME BAND, WHEN CAPITAL RECORDS SIGNED THEM UP, THEY USED THE NAME,REZ for Capital. The fans would Shout,REZ,REZ,REZ, when they left capital, they went back to THE RESURRECTION BAND
Lol. They're really good. Hard rock love. I did get to see them in a High School in Nova Scotia. It was so cool. A small rural community. Some churches thought their music was demonic.
Ive been listening to them since about 79-80, Glenn Kaiser currently plays and releases a lot of Christian Blues albums under Glen Kaiser Band. Theyre awesome imo.
This song is about someone who is disabled/paralyzed in a wheel chair. Read the lyrics…. I have seen these guys several times live and have spoken with Glenn a few times. These guys are not only excellent live (or were) but when it comes to their faith, they are the real deal.
They were definitely my favorite band for decades and are still in the top 2 or 3. They have so many great songs, it's hard to choose from, but my favorite albums are "Mommy Don't Love Daddy Anymore," "Lament," "Awaiting Your Reply," and "Silence Screams/Innocent Blood" which is 2 consecutive albums but kind of plays like a double length album. Amazing band.
Silence Screams is arguably their best album from start to finish, but every album had songs like this that deserved mega radio play, but never got it. The world's loss. They set the table for all Christian rock afterwards, including Stryper.
I have seen Resurrection Band many times live and I recommend the later albums from the 1990's especially Lament. I had opportunity to speak with Glenn recently and he is doing very well.
COLORS by THE RESURRECTION BAND came out in 1980, MOMMY DON'T LOVE DADDY ANYMORE came out in 1981, check out their HEAVEN AND HELL by REZ a masterpiece cd
Thank You for reviewing REZ!!! Great Band, Glen Kaiser has always been a poet, always deep stories lyrically and they would sound just as great live! The album XX is a live recording. If You do a review for Holy Soldier, check out “Virtue & Vice” bass guitar punches through
He sounds like Bob Seger. I heard Rez Band for the first time at an outdoor concert in 1991. I thought then that they sounded old, stale, and tired. But with time their sound has grown more palatable to me.
Resurrection Band, Rex Band or Rez....whatever name they go by they are awesome!! So to answer you question they have albums with all three of the names I mentioned. The first albums from the '70s they went by Resurrection Band. In the early '80s they changed to Rex Band. And later went by Rez. Colours is not their last album that came out in '82. My favorite albums would be Between Heaven n Hell and Silence Screams Now to talk to the related artists a little... White Heart is a pop/rock sometimes pop metal band. On a related note to this band, they recorded one of my all time favorite songs called Independence Day from the album Power House. I'll put in a request for it. Larry Norman is a singer/song writer that started his career in the late '60s DeGarmo & Key is a rock band that began in the late '70s. They don't play metal. Think Simon and Garfunkel but more rock. Greg X Volz is the original singer from the band Petra. Petra went from folk rock to straight up metal by the end of their careers. Daniel Amos is not the name of a person but the name of a band formed in the mid '70s. Christian Rock is what I would classify them as. One Bad Pig is possibly one of the greatest Punk bands out there Glenn Kaiser is one of the greatest blues guitarists/singer/song writers and is one of the lead singers from Resurrection Band but has several solo albums. If and when you do Holy Soldier I really suggest the song When the Reign Comes Down from the first self titled album. Slammin Tune.
Thank you for reviewing Rez Band. I appreciate your opinion, and agree they have a 70's vibe, but one of my favorites by them "Broken Promises." It's a prodigal son story, of a man receiving Jesus' love. You can see the video on RUclips. Sorry to hear that people have been jerks to you with stupid comments. Keep rockin'. God bless you.
Resurrection Band (aka Rez Band) is my all-time favorite Christian Rock band. They rescued me from a musical desert in 1978 with their album "Awaiting Your Reply." "Rainbow's End" and "Colours" and "DMZ" were also favorite albums of mine back in the day. As I recall, I saw them i nconcert 3 times in the'80's, and I got to hear them reunite at the Cornerstone festival about 10 or 11 years ago out in the boonies up in Illinois. I met the band members a couple of times, and I have an autographed copy of their "Rainbow's Eng" LP. 🙂
The kid on the front is Rick Vaughn (Williams) as he was known by when the picture was done for the album cover. He was killed in LA when he was hit by a car while riding his bicycle late at night.
I think you got most of your questions answered. If The Chair is not your style you can try their later albums. Music for Glenn was purely the gift they used to reach out and share the love of Jesus. "Live for him, love from us" he would sign on one of the first three albums the band members signed for me. Glenn made a great effort to move with the popular music of the day. They started as Resurrection Band, a heavy metal sound that later evolved into a more progressive new age sound. The goal was always to preach the word for God through music and if that meant they had to change their sound and name to Rez to better appeal to the young people, then so be it. I can't say enough about this band and seen them every time they came to Ontario Canada or New York State, often following them to the next location.. Their music helped me get through some tough times in my life and I will be so ever grateful to them as a band and to God in leading them to create Resurrection Band in the first place. Your viewers may not be aware of this song of theirs that they never recorded - a truly original that you will not find on any of their albums ruclips.net/video/jjAIuaaIDIk/видео.html The Chair would be played by Stu using his two neck guitar and the solo was done by Glenn. Glenn's solos are very distinctive from Stu's by having that fantastic rock blues style. Another song they trade off solo's is in their Bootleg album "Quite Enough" They would play that song only in concerts before it was recorded. "The Man I Used to Be" was never that lucky to get recorded - Enjoy
My good friend lived with the band at JPUSA and I got to meet Glenn there .. amazing humble guy and musically gifted as well as the other members.. Not sure if they are still part of JPUSA but im into heavier stuff but I do love this music.
@@paulasunkel6377 Jim Denton was their vocalist on "Ananias and Sapphira" and is no longer with them, I think the only member that ever left. Have always loved that song.
REZ Band & Resurrection Band are one and the same band. "Rez" is short slang for Resurrection. What you need to listen to is "American Dream" off of the "Colours" album!!!
I’ve never heard this song before but I thought it was a very solid song. I saw them live in the 80”s and was quite impressed with them. Awesome, friendly group and very talented musically. Thx for playing this!! I’d like to see ur review of Guardian The power of Love. FYI… Barren Cross lead singer (the lead singer changed his name)now has another band called Gale Force. Maybe a review of Subhuman??
Hey Shane…great review of a classic Rez Song. The song is about a disabled person in a wheelchair, talking about despair, discrimination, needing understanding. That gives you a better perspective of the lyrics.
Resurrection band is my all-time favorite band, followed by Wovenhand and 16 Horsepower. On Facebook friends with the lead singer Glenn Kaiser. The song is about somebody who is confined to a wheelchair and the despair that they have in their life until they meet Jesus. The earpiece might mess up the vocals a little bit. Listening on my phone I could understand every word. Of course I've heard the song many times. My favorite crunchy song is Military Man.
Colors came out in 1980. I think the 2010 was a remastered version. Great album though. Rez is the same band. They shortened the name on Hostage-1984. This is my all time favorite band and that will never change. I can listen to their music all the time.
BTW - Here are my Rez Band favorites in no particular order (Not all are heavy. You can tell the era each came from by their sound.): Zuid Afrikan, Walk On, 2000, Tears in the Rain, Broken Promises, Gameroom (from Live Bootleg), Shadows, Love Comes Down, Rain Dance, and the Glenn Kaiser voiced songs from the album Colours. I love the first half of Autograph from Colours. I've just never liked Wendy's voice.
Yes! I got to see the group many moons ago! It was an outdoor concert in the middle of a parking lot at a local college. It was free! And standing right up by the stage in front of a wall of speakers! There was ringing in the ears for a day or two! It was awesome!
REZ, Rez Band, and Resurrection Band, are all the same band. Same band, same lineups, except over their whole career they had two bassists. Jim Denton, then Roy Montroy. Best band you never heard of. I've seen them twice, once with each bass player.
Resurrection Band has been one of my favorites since Rainbow’s End. Best song is Love Comes Down and was featuring in Chris White’s film Electric Jesus (music video is on RUclips).
Yes, Rez band and Resurrection band are the same band. However the band has had different member Glenn and Wendy Kaiser were the core of the Band in which they traded the role of lead vocals.Glenn is also the lead guitarist since the end of Rez he has put out several Electric/ Acoustic Blues albums under his personal name or GKB. Glenn has recently been involved in the cigar box blues revival making and selling cigar box guitars as well as releasing a Cigar Box album. In the blues world Glenn is fairly well known and held in regards with the likes of Joe Bonamassa and other modern blues artist. I would recommend checking out "Blacktop" album and the title track. Although not metal this album has a Z.Z. Tops/Cinderella/Ratt feel to the album maybe a little AC/DC mixed in there. Any how thank for the review love the appreciation of good music!
There are so many great Christian rock bands. Some of the bests were The Daniel Band, Barnabus, and Jerusalem. Jerusalem has The best vocals and that great hard rock hard organ!
great Review, Rez is a cornerstone in Christian rock music. They are very devoted in their ministry. looking forward to more reviews in this genre of music. keep up the good work :)
Such an epic song!! Like Bob Segar meets AC DC. I so love this album. Played the grooves till they wore out. They were Christian who did music as an actual ministry not a Christian band seeking fame
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Thanks for reviewing such a Christian classic Shane! Love you bro, go with God!
Stu Heiss is an unrecognized guitar god. And Wendy is an amazing singer. Glen is a classic rock blues legend. Great song writer... great band. I've been listening since 1986. Heaven and Hell tour was my first concert at aged 12.
Si Jimmy Page es uno de los mejores guitarristas de la historia, Stu debería estar en la misma posición, no soy un ignorante musical, Stu no tiene nada que envidiar
Yes Rez or
Resurrection band is also known as Rez band for short then and saying Resurrection all the time
Wendy is great but I like Glenn's singing better. He's one of the best in the business.
These people are horrible 😊
Glenn Kaiser is one of my favourite singers of all time! He sings so emotional and has a great variety and range!
They are the best Christian Rock band in history. The best. No one comes close.
I have attended several REZ concerts, and trust me, the are not only accomplished musicians and song writers, but also spreaders of the gospel message.
Glenn and Wendy Kaiser and the Rez band have operated a mission in inner city Chicago for over 30 years, and much of the proceeds earned from their albums goes to support the
mission, where they have fed, clothed and housed literally thousands over the years.
At their concerts, they play and sing their hearts out for an hour and a half, then Glen will teach and preach for another hour, then give an altar call to whosoever will.
I've seen young people give their lives to the Lord, as well as their parents that took them to the concert, on site. They have had a very effective ministry over the years.
THEY ARE THE REAL DEAL ! ! !
A lot of their music also is about social injustices, whether real or perceived, they do make one think.
BTW, I’m 73 years old, and STILL listen to REZ quite often. My children are all grown with families of their own, and they also still listen to them,
and their children as well.
Amen to that!!
The Resurrection Band are superb, particularly ‘Colours’ and ‘Mommy Don’t Love Daddy…’
Unfortunately I’ve never seen them live but if I did I think I’d probably leave after the first hour and a half.
Glenn’s a great singer but it sounds like the second half of the show would be pretty dull. 🥱
Rez is a wonderful band and quite unique in the Christian scene. Far from the comfortable and goofy lyrics that dominate a certain evangelical sector, Rez's lyrics are always challenging and committed to social justice. That is something I will always respect and appreciate about this band.
Chair is a song that portrays the marginalized life of a person with mobility problems, who is dependent on a wheelchair. It questions to what extent disability is more social stigma and exclusion, rather than the person's own condition.
Now, if there's one album you should check out in its entirety, it's Lament. In my opinion one of the most beautiful works of art in the history of rock, without exaggeration. It is a concept album full of poetry and feeling. The search and the pain of a human being who seeks to find meaning in existence. The production of Ty Tabor is awesome and maturity of the group is evident. It is the last full studio álbum of the band. If I were to recommend a single song from that album, I'd say you must check out “Mirror”! Greetings from Costa Rica brother! 🇨🇷
when it comes to "real" lyrics Larry Norman besides being Christian rock pioneer was a lyricist that even Bob Dylan commended
@Paul Morris yeah...but sounds seriously tone deaf!
I met Glenn and Wendy at Peachfest in 1993. They invited me to an after party, when I showed up they were serving food to the homeless. I just spoke to Glenn in 2022 and he's still married to Wendy and performing live blues.
Back in days gone by in high school we absolutely rocked out to the REZ band.
Was almost a brawl in the church between the Country western loving parents who thought all rock band was the devils music and the rock loving parents who thought all country music was about cheating, drinking, and fighting. Lol. We sat in the back row and loved it
1. REZ BAND does = Resurrection Band
2. LIVE SHOWS Multiple Times - LOVE THEM!
3. Greg X. Volz = PETRA Lead Singer
4. The Chair is about being confined to a wheelchair - very POWERFUL song!
5. Lyrics:
Paralyzing facts, countless diseases
Semi-mobile, semi-useless subhuman
So many startled eyes say it: "Only an occasional ray of light...but feel free to subtract any ray of hope."
Disabled, confined, labeled and shelved
Minus limbs, minus movement, minus worth
"So sorry," they say, but they forget me
Once a year they buy themselves that right
We want understanding, not pity
We need love, not occasional headlines
We've been used, abused, and aborted for years
And I've learned not to expect respect for my tears
Regular check-ups, needles, and charts
The nodding of heads and the shedding of hearts
My legs are defenseless, this chair is my cell
My food is my medicine, reality hell
Disabled, confined, labeled and shelved
"So sorry," they say, but they forget me
Once a year they buy themselves that right
We want understanding, not pity
We need love, not occasional headlines
We've been used, abused, and aborted for years
And I've learned not to expect respect for my tears
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Sometimes I feel so removed
Lost in a maze of self-pity and dreams
No one regards me, I just don't belong
They don't know how to act around me
Sometimes I feel so removed
Lost in a maze of self-pity and dreams
No one regards me, I just don't belong
They don't know how to act around me
Until you came to me, Lord, I had so little to live for
'Til you came to me, Lord, I had nowhere to turn
Jesus, you alone have helped me to grow beyond my circumstances and despair
My suffering can't compare to what you took willingly
Sacrifice nowhere near what you gave on that tree
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Giving love and following you
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Let my love flow free on this chair
Resurrection Band is fantastic and dynamic! God has blessed thousands worldwide through them including me. Glenn Kaiser the lead vocalist is a fantastic blues artist.
Although I never met Glen Kaiser, I feel like I've known him all my life! Rockers who have been Born Again through the Love, the blood, the Death, and the Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. We're not only Brothers in the Lord, but we're Sons and Daughters of God our Father through Grace and Love from above. Thanks Lord, for our Brother Glen Kaiser, His wife Wendy, and all the other Brothers and Sisters who were Resurrection Band. Father God, we ask for Blessing and Favor on these Brothers and Sisters in Jesus name.
That’s all a little dull Rod. In my opinion at least, but then I’m not really in a position to judge.
Incidentally I think it’s ‘Glenn’ and ‘Wendi’ rather than ’Glen’ and ‘Wendy’.
I realise I’m being rather captious. Sadly that’s my nature. 🙄🥱
Been listening to this band since the late 70’s. Great band with an awesome message!!
Rez is a World Class band.. JPUSA JESUS PEOPLE USA
rez Band got me through a rough time in my life. songs to hear: 2000, silent screams, under the gun.
Resurrection Band, Rez Band or Rez are the same band. They were formed in 1971 or 1972 and lasted until around 2000. They released 13 studio albums: Awaiting Your Reply (1978), Rainbow's End (1979), Colours (1980), Mommy Don't Love Daddy Anymore (1981), DMZ (1982), Hostage (1984), Between Heaven n Hell (1985), Silence Screams (1988), Innocent Blood (1989), Civil Rites (1991), Reach of Love (1993), Lamant (1995), Ampendomy (1997). They released 2 live albums: Bootleg (1984) and 20 Years (1992) and a Box Set in 2008. They are mostly blues based Hard Rock with the occasional Pop/New Wave song and some really intense Heavy Metal songs. They write about social issues of society like being disabled like the song you mentioned, the poor and needy, the effects of fighting in a war and the after effects many veterans struggle and go through (Military Man), etc. Lead guitar player Stu Heiss is one of the most underrated guitar players.
In the Toronto (Canada) area, Resurrection Band would tour every year through the 80's and I was fortunate to see them 5 or 6 times. They were one of those bands that didn't leave any energy in the tank. The quality of the live sound was exceptional. During the mid-80's and early 90's, a Toronto Band called The Daniel Band would open for Rez (or Resurrection) Band. Incidentally, the lead singer of Resurrection Band, Glen Kaiser, was a key motivator for the Daniel Band and they went on to produce 5 or 6 albums of their own. The lead singer for the Daniel Band was always compared to another Toronto Band that you may have heard of, Rush. When you have a chance, listen to 'Run From the Darkness' by The Daniel Band when you have a chance. Back to Resurrection Band, their dedication to the quality of music and the production of their albums led Rez Band to build their own studio, Tone Zone Studio, in Chicago. This studio was of very high quality and still runs today. The Rez Band's contribution to the music industry has been amazing but little is known about this. These are very humble folks and a great example to our society.
Rez was the first band I'd ever seen in concert. I saw them play at a Nazarene church in Covington, KY back in 1990 while they were touring the Innocent Blood album. At this point in my life I've seen hundreds and hundreds of shows, but that first Rez show remains one of the best! These guys were quality!
Song "The Chair" Rez Band be GREAT SONG for Wounded Warriors
Great band, great reaction. Thank you!
Before Stryper in 84 this was my band! Still love em
Yes Rez band... They've been in comments from a number of community members whenever we do a classic Christian rock band. Rez band was a pioneer and influence for bands to come.
Rez, along with Petra, are certainly well regarded as Christian rock pioneers. "Altar of Pain" and any live version "Where Roses Grow" are favorites. They definitely have videos / DVD.
Ive seen Glenn Kaiser in concert several times, but never Rez.
Regarding associated acts, Whiteheart is a favorite and "Invitation" or "Let the Kingdom Come" is a decent enough intro to the band. Whiteheart for a time ( _Freedom_ album) had players in the act who are now well regarded touring and A-list session musicians in the industry (especially if you follow Country music). I guarantee you have heard at least two of these first three multiple times.:
Gordon Kennedy - guitar
Chris McHugh - drums
Tommy Simms - bass
Also
John Knox: drums
Dann Huff - guitar
David Huff - drums
Brian Wooten - guitar
Hey Shane REZ band started in 1973-2006. They had 17 albums in total ranging from Rock to Metal. The line up stayed the same throughout the years. They were a Christian mission minded band and would play concerts anywhere and everywhere. They are several documentaries made about them. They also started on of the biggest Christian music Fests in the USA. Cornerstone Fest which started in 1984-2012. Glenn Kaiser the lead singer is still doing music. His style is blues, rock and metal. His current band is called GKB (Glenn Kaiser Band)
Not exactly true. Jim Denton was their bass player until the late 80s and then Roy Montroy took over. I lived at Jesus People USA and was friends with Jim and Roy. Jim, more so but I knew Roy and played in a band called the Noise Boys with Roy once. It was an in house band that played for parties / roasts when couples were getting married.
Rez, REZ band all the same band.
Quick note. The kid on the front
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Sorry to be so pedantic.🙄
Resurrection Band was their original name. It later got shortened (by fans) to simply Rez Band. The Chair is a 1st person perspective of the anger and confusion of a disabled person confined full-time to a wheelchair and how so many able-bodied people look down at the disabled, feeling justified to do so simply because they've given a donation to some charity that helps the disabled. Another good Rez song you had mentioned is Military Man which addresses the PTSD that vets go thru after returning home from war. From the Rainbow's End album, a good song is Affricans. That is (as far as I know) the only anti-aparthied song recorded here in the west
While "Afrikaans" may have been the first, there have been others such as "Biko" by Peter Gabriel (1980), "Sun City" by Artists United Against Apartheid (1985) not to mention "Zuid Afrikan" by Rez (1985), which features a great guitar solo played by Glenn Kaiser.
Resurrection Band, Rez Band, and Rez are all the same group. They are originally from Minnesota but have lived in Chicago since the 70s. So they have a real rock-blues feel to most of their music. Glen and Wendy are pastors as Jesus People, a Christian commune in Chicago. Stu Heis now pastors a small church in the Chicago suburbs. They were a precursor to bands like Stryker. They paved the way for them. Really good people.
Glenn is from Wisconsin. Vikes and Bears fans are always trying to steal our hometown heros...
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They are a great band and have been playing since the early 1970's. I saw them play in 1985 in Portland, Maine. Military Man and Shadows are two of my favorite songs by Rez!
I loved hearing Wendy talk about Glenn telling her that God had told him they were to start a rock band, but they were gonna sing about Jesus. The vision Glenn received was in 1972, the year I was born. I started listening to Rez in 1985. My first Rez Band album was Bootleg! I love these guys and what they do for the homeless in Chicago. Good Bless Resurrection Band! ❤
I suggest pulling the lyrics on that song. It’s about how the disabled are perceived and treated in our society. Rez are one of Christian musics anchor bands that started it all like Petra, Stryper, and others. Saw them in Carson city in 1986 and was blown away. Seen Glenn perform solo stuff since and he is still amazing. Gift to the church and world.
My fav band since this album in the 80s. I've seen them 3 times. I read that this song was about a paraplegic person that felt worthless. At the end he realizes that he has something valuable to give... Jesus' love.
I love this song, and album. This song was written from their experience and ministry to handicapped kids, and written from the kids perspective. And yes, Rez Band is the 80's renaming of Resurrection Band.
Resurrection Band was the Real Deal!!!
Rez Band is Resurrection Band, been a fan and follower of since the early 80's... the are truly unique, they kick butt in concert and some cool videos!
Rez Band is the same band as Resurrection Band. And FYI, they have many more albums that have come out since Colours.
Between Heaven and Hell is a great album and also Hostage that has the hit “Crimes” on it. 😉
Glenn Kaiser the lead singer and guitarist for Rez also is a very accomplished blues guitarist and he has many solos albums out.
RESURRECTION BAND/REZ BAND,ARE THE SAME BAND, WHEN CAPITAL RECORDS SIGNED THEM UP, THEY USED THE NAME,REZ for Capital. The fans would Shout,REZ,REZ,REZ, when they left capital, they went back to THE RESURRECTION BAND
Rez Band was my favourite band back in the day! Mommy Don’t Love Daddy Amymore is the first album I ever bought back in 1987!
They made 8 albums under the name REZ,I saw THE RESURRECTION BAND/REZ BAND at cornerstone festival
Lol. They're really good. Hard rock love. I did get to see them in a High School in Nova Scotia. It was so cool. A small rural community. Some churches thought their music was demonic.
Ive been listening to them since about 79-80, Glenn Kaiser currently plays and releases a lot of Christian Blues albums under Glen Kaiser Band. Theyre awesome imo.
Sean, S-E-A-N, has been rocking for God for years.
Keep on rockin' for Jesus brother!
some of their lyrics show some serious
education...I had to look up words on one of their songs...sounded like a rock college professor
This song is about someone who is disabled/paralyzed in a wheel chair. Read the lyrics…. I have seen these guys several times live and have spoken with Glenn a few times. These guys are not only excellent live (or were) but when it comes to their faith, they are the real deal.
Yep they are also called REZ band
They were definitely my favorite band for decades and are still in the top 2 or 3. They have so many great songs, it's hard to choose from, but my favorite albums are "Mommy Don't Love Daddy Anymore," "Lament," "Awaiting Your Reply," and "Silence Screams/Innocent Blood" which is 2 consecutive albums but kind of plays like a double length album. Amazing band.
Silence Screams is arguably their best album from start to finish, but every album had songs like this that deserved mega radio play, but never got it. The world's loss. They set the table for all Christian rock afterwards, including Stryper.
Their album 'Lament' is just a treasure. It's a rock story. One man's life and journey and struggle and eventual triumph of faith in the Truth.
I have seen Resurrection Band many times live and I recommend the later albums from the 1990's especially Lament. I had opportunity to speak with Glenn recently and he is doing very well.
COLORS by THE RESURRECTION BAND came out in 1980, MOMMY DON'T LOVE DADDY ANYMORE came out in 1981, check out their HEAVEN AND HELL by REZ a masterpiece cd
The Rez band rocks, saw them live great live group. Thanks for the review.
Thank You for reviewing REZ!!! Great Band, Glen Kaiser has always been a poet, always deep stories lyrically and they would sound just as great live! The album XX is a live recording. If You do a review for Holy Soldier, check out “Virtue & Vice” bass guitar punches through
I've only been listening to Rez since 1979. They're amazing!
More blues rock than metal. Saw them live three times, always a great live show.
He sounds like Bob Seger.
I heard Rez Band for the first time at an outdoor concert in 1991. I thought then that they sounded old, stale, and tired. But with time their sound has grown more palatable to me.
Resurrection Band, Rex Band or Rez....whatever name they go by they are awesome!!
So to answer you question they have albums with all three of the names I mentioned. The first albums from the '70s they went by Resurrection Band. In the early '80s they changed to Rex Band. And later went by Rez. Colours is not their last album that came out in '82.
My favorite albums would be Between Heaven n Hell and Silence Screams
Now to talk to the related artists a little...
White Heart is a pop/rock sometimes pop metal band. On a related note to this band, they recorded one of my all time favorite songs called Independence Day from the album Power House. I'll put in a request for it.
Larry Norman is a singer/song writer that started his career in the late '60s
DeGarmo & Key is a rock band that began in the late '70s. They don't play metal. Think Simon and Garfunkel but more rock.
Greg X Volz is the original singer from the band Petra. Petra went from folk rock to straight up metal by the end of their careers.
Daniel Amos is not the name of a person but the name of a band formed in the mid '70s. Christian Rock is what I would classify them as.
One Bad Pig is possibly one of the greatest Punk bands out there
Glenn Kaiser is one of the greatest blues guitarists/singer/song writers and is one of the lead singers from Resurrection Band but has several solo albums.
If and when you do Holy Soldier I really suggest the song When the Reign Comes Down from the first self titled album. Slammin Tune.
IT was always Resurrection Band or REZ.
Thank you for reviewing Rez Band. I appreciate your opinion, and agree they have a 70's vibe, but one of my favorites by them "Broken Promises." It's a prodigal son story, of a man receiving Jesus' love. You can see the video on RUclips. Sorry to hear that people have been jerks to you with stupid comments. Keep rockin'. God bless you.
Resurrection Band (aka Rez Band) is my all-time favorite Christian Rock band. They rescued me from a musical desert in 1978 with their album "Awaiting Your Reply." "Rainbow's End" and "Colours" and "DMZ" were also favorite albums of mine back in the day. As I recall, I saw them i nconcert 3 times in the'80's, and I got to hear them reunite at the Cornerstone festival about 10 or 11 years ago out in the boonies up in Illinois. I met the band members a couple of times, and I have an autographed copy of their "Rainbow's Eng" LP. 🙂
Love Rez Band!
The Struggle is among the best of their songs.. They are a ministry JPUSA JESUS PEOPLE USA Chicago.. Glenn Kaiser is a pastor
The kid on the front is Rick Vaughn (Williams) as he was known by when the picture was done for the album cover. He was killed in LA when he was hit by a car while riding his bicycle late at night.
Colours 1980. Rez band same group. 1978 was Awaiting your reply 1979 Rainbows end
That's AMP AMPendectomy. An unplugged version. Resurrection Band aka. Rez and REZ band go back to 1971.
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I think you got most of your questions answered. If The Chair is not your style you can try their later albums. Music for Glenn was purely the gift they used to reach out and share the love of Jesus. "Live for him, love from us" he would sign on one of the first three albums the band members signed for me. Glenn made a great effort to move with the popular music of the day. They started as Resurrection Band, a heavy metal sound that later evolved into a more progressive new age sound. The goal was always to preach the word for God through music and if that meant they had to change their sound and name to Rez to better appeal to the young people, then so be it. I can't say enough about this band and seen them every time they came to Ontario Canada or New York State, often following them to the next location.. Their music helped me get through some tough times in my life and I will be so ever grateful to them as a band and to God in leading them to create Resurrection Band in the first place. Your viewers may not be aware of this song of theirs that they never recorded - a truly original that you will not find on any of their albums ruclips.net/video/jjAIuaaIDIk/видео.html
The Chair would be played by Stu using his two neck guitar and the solo was done by Glenn. Glenn's solos are very distinctive from Stu's by having that fantastic rock blues style. Another song they trade off solo's is in their Bootleg album "Quite Enough" They would play that song only in concerts before it was recorded. "The Man I Used to Be" was never that lucky to get recorded - Enjoy
My good friend lived with the band at JPUSA and I got to meet Glenn there .. amazing humble guy and musically gifted as well as the other members.. Not sure if they are still part of JPUSA but im into heavier stuff but I do love this music.
Where Rose's Grow is an awesome blues tune and Military Man is a great hard rock song. Please play them both.
That & Aninias!
@@paulasunkel6377 Jim Denton was their vocalist on "Ananias and Sapphira" and is no longer with them, I think the only member that ever left. Have always loved that song.
REZ Band & Resurrection Band are one and the same band. "Rez" is short slang for Resurrection. What you need to listen to is "American Dream" off of the "Colours" album!!!
I’ve never heard this song before but I thought it was a very solid song. I saw them live in the 80”s and was quite impressed with them. Awesome, friendly group and very talented musically. Thx for playing this!! I’d like to see ur review of Guardian The power of Love. FYI… Barren Cross lead singer (the lead singer changed his name)now has another band called Gale Force. Maybe a review of Subhuman??
The title track for Subhuman makes that album! Not a bad song on there actually.
Hey Shane…great review of a classic Rez Song. The song is about a disabled person in a wheelchair, talking about despair, discrimination, needing understanding. That gives you a better perspective of the lyrics.
Actually the Christian rock pioneers were Larry Norman, Glass Harp, followed by Randy Stonehill, Daniel Amos, Petra, etc
Resurrection Band did come along in early 70s too tho
Thanks for the review. I love this song and used to listen to it all the time The song is about someone handicapped C
Resurrection band is my all-time favorite band, followed by Wovenhand and 16 Horsepower. On Facebook friends with the lead singer Glenn Kaiser. The song is about somebody who is confined to a wheelchair and the despair that they have in their life until they meet Jesus.
The earpiece might mess up the vocals a little bit. Listening on my phone I could understand every word. Of course I've heard the song many times. My favorite crunchy song is Military Man.
Colors came out in 1980. I think the 2010 was a remastered version. Great album though. Rez is the same band. They shortened the name on Hostage-1984. This is my all time favorite band and that will never change. I can listen to their music all the time.
Their "Colours" album was their 3rd studio album out of 12 and was originally released in 1980, perhaps their heaviest.
BTW - Here are my Rez Band favorites in no particular order (Not all are heavy. You can tell the era each came from by their sound.): Zuid Afrikan, Walk On, 2000, Tears in the Rain, Broken Promises, Gameroom (from Live Bootleg), Shadows, Love Comes Down, Rain Dance, and the Glenn Kaiser voiced songs from the album Colours. I love the first half of Autograph from Colours. I've just never liked Wendy's voice.
I saw Rez Band live in 1996.
Thank you for doing REZ they are so underrated!!!
What an understatement. Thank you so much for saying that. We know why though, don't we?
And they get criticized for the stupidest reasons, like sounding too much like other people. Nonsense, they sound better than other people.
Rez Band rocks! Music to raise the dead baby!
Yes! I got to see the group many moons ago! It was an outdoor concert in the middle of a parking lot at a local college. It was free! And standing right up by the stage in front of a wall of speakers! There was ringing in the ears for a day or two! It was awesome!
LARRY NORMAN was one of the pioneers of Christian rock
REZ, Rez Band, and Resurrection Band, are all the same band. Same band, same lineups, except over their whole career they had two bassists. Jim Denton, then Roy Montroy. Best band you never heard of. I've seen them twice, once with each bass player.
YEAH REZ
GREAT.
They made 7 albums under the name THE RESURRECTION BAND, PLUS THEIR WAS SOME THE BEST OF CDS ALSO WITH ,THE RESURRECTION BAND/REZ
I like this format my guy, You're a good talker
Thanks Seth!🤘🤘
Resurrection Band has been one of my favorites since Rainbow’s End. Best song is Love Comes Down and was featuring in Chris White’s film Electric Jesus (music video is on RUclips).
I am a musician. I played with the greatest.
I saw these cats more than any other band.
I also played Crossroads 3 times.
I have see them in concert more than five times
Alot harder music late 80's
Completely epic
ALIENATED by Resurrection Band is incredible.
A great album
I have been a fan since the 80’s. Glenn Kaiser is doing blues albums.
Yes, Resurrection Band is also called REZ BAND!
At the Top of my favorite bands..
They're the band that created the Cornerstone Festival which has show cased probably most Christian bands featured on this channel.
Yes, Rez band and Resurrection band are the same band. However the band has had different member Glenn and Wendy Kaiser were the core of the Band in which they traded the role of lead vocals.Glenn is also the lead guitarist since the end of Rez he has put out several Electric/ Acoustic Blues albums under his personal name or GKB. Glenn has recently been involved in the cigar box blues revival making and selling cigar box guitars as well as releasing a Cigar Box album. In the blues world Glenn is fairly well known and held in regards with the likes of Joe Bonamassa and other modern blues artist. I would recommend checking out "Blacktop" album and the title track. Although not metal this album has a Z.Z. Tops/Cinderella/Ratt feel to the album maybe a little AC/DC mixed in there. Any how thank for the review love the appreciation of good music!
There are so many great Christian rock bands. Some of the bests were The Daniel Band, Barnabus, and Jerusalem. Jerusalem has The best vocals and that great hard rock hard organ!
great Review, Rez is a cornerstone in Christian rock music. They are very devoted in their ministry. looking forward to more reviews in this genre of music. keep up the good work :)
Such an epic song!! Like Bob Segar meets AC DC. I so love this album. Played the grooves till they wore out. They were Christian who did music as an actual ministry not a Christian band seeking fame
Great Band I have much love for them!! Watch (The Struggle) video!!!
No he is not talking about sitting at computer chairs! He is singing in first person from the perspective of someone confined in a wheel chair.
Rez band the same yes
Saw them live and they kicked ass.