George Perdakis left the band before they released their first album "Read All About It" in 1988 with Star Song. Now under the name "The Newsboys" lead singer John James, drummer Peter Furler, guitarist Phil Yates and bassist Sean Taylor were on their way to stardom. Phil Yates left the band and Jonathan Geange became the new guitarist.

In 1990, Peter Furler married Summer Lefevre, daughter of Christian music artist Mylon Lefevre. In the same year the 'Boys released their second album "Hell is for Wimps."

Jonathan Geange left the band and was replaced by Vernon Bishop, the first American Newsboy. Up until now, the Newsboys had never had a keyboardist. Now Cory "Ratboy" Pryor joined as the Newsboys keyboardist.

In 1991, "Boys will be Boyz" was released. The Newsboys also released a video entitled "Boys will be Boyz." Vernon Bishop left the band, leaving the Newsboys without a guitarist.

In 1992 "Not Ashamed" was released. Dave Perkins (not part of the band) played guitars for "Not Ashamed." This album was a huge leap forward for the Newsboys because the song "I'm Not Ashamed" was a huge hit. This song is still a favorite among Newsboys fans. The video "Not Ashamed" was also released. Sean Taylor and Corey Pryor left the band.

Duncan Phillips (whom Peter had been friends with back in Queensland) joined the Newsboys as the new keyboardist. Jody Davis joined as the new guitarist and Kevin Mills became the new bassist. Peter Furler and Jeff Frankenstein met and Peter asked Jeff to go on tour with them. Jeff ended up joining the Newsboys as their keyboardist. Duncan became a drummer along with Peter. Jeff joined in 1994, just before the Newsboys next album "Going Public" was released. Jeff joined too late to get his picture in the album, but he is mentioned in the insert. "Going Public" includes the Newsboy's biggest hit "Shine."

Shortly after the release of "Going Public," Kevin Mills left the band. Peter Furler asked Phil Joel, guitarist in the New Zealand band "Drinkwater" to be the Newsboys new bassist. Phil said yes and joined the band in 1994. He married Heather on February 10, 1995

In 1996, the Newsboys released theirsixth album "Take me to Your Leader." This album was a huge success and includes the Newsboys second biggest hit "Breakfast."

In 1997, the Newsboys made a movie (directed by Steve Taylor) called "Down Under the Big Top." Shortly after this, Duncan Phillips married Breeon Wood on May 31, 1997.

After the Take me to Your Leader tour, John James left the band and moved back to Australia to spend more time with his family. Peter became the lead singer and Duncan became the full time drummer.

In 1998 the Newsboys released "Step up to the Microphone." A year later, in 1999 they released their 8th album, "LoveLibertyDisco." In 2000, the Newsboys released "Shine... the hits" their greatest hits album.

On October 15, 2000 Phil's daughter, Phynley Elizabeth Joel was born. In December of 2000, Jeff Frankenstein married Jeni. In February of 2001,Jody's daughter Bethany Catherine Davis was born. The Newsboys released their tenth album "Thrive." The same year, Duncan's daughter Taylor Holden Phillips was born. Also in 2002, "Newsboys Remixed" was released.

In April of 2003, the Newsboys released "Adoration: The Worship Album." In 2004, Jody Davis left the band to care for his daughter. Bryan Olesen (a member of the Christian band "Casting Pearls" joined the band to replace Jody in 2004. In November of 2004, the Newsboys released their 13th album "Devotion."

Many Thanks to Amber Bradford For Researching and Putting together the Newsboys Biography. Thanks Amber!