KING FRIDAY

With a new found identity and a God-given purpose, King Friday’s story is one to be told.  From humble beginnings came a new, cutting edge style of progressive rock that had promise and high expectations of secular success and glory, with no roadblocks or stop signs to slow them down.  King Friday was well on their way, but in the midst of this something else was taking shape, a shape destined to be the roadway and green light to God’s ultimate purpose: His success and glory.

King Friday began more than 10 years ago by founding members Sandro Verrelli and Brian Vulcano.  Right from the start they had an instant connection of musicianship and vision, and from this were able to orchestrate their talents and writing. Sandro and Brian have always maintained an undying desire for excellence in their music, never stopping short of integrity and respect, and with these key ingredients found themselves discovered by a world-renowned music producer.  From this, King Friday had gone on to record their music and had it showcased to the largest record companies in the world.  With lots of promise their fate looked sealed.  But from humble beginnings came humble endings, and with a string of “unfortunate” events, King Friday and the promise of the world came to a grinding halt, finding themselves humbled beyond secular reality. 

God had made His presence known, and with that came a conversion and rededication to God, the Catholic Church and the path of the Holy Spirit.  “…It was when Pope John Paul II died that I realized something had to change in my life; needed to change, forever…” said Sandro, “…it really gave me the true sense of my mortality, and solidified God’s call in my life.” When reflecting on the big picture, Brian sums it up for KF and the call of music, “…We came into this with a vision, and when blinded by the world only then did we realize how visionless we really were, only by the grace of God…”

With the call on their lives came the finishing piece to a new band, a new drummer, Mark Grosjean.  A dedicated, true follower of the faith, Mark brings an element previously unknown to the band; a unified Catholic foundation. “…In my own life I have received various calls, but music has been one of the greatest. I take Psalm 150 with me wherever I go, the confirmation of God’s call in my life.”  

Now with their newfound vision, King Friday’s determination to bring God and His Church to the forefront of their music has never been more clear:  “…We believe that we can have a serious impact,” says Brian, “Catholic music needs to be on the rise, not ignored or viewed as something not legitimate or worthy… “

King Friday has found recent success in their new call by reaching as high as #4 on Omega Rock’s charts, connecting and developing with Catholic-based organizations, and writing and recording King Friday’s new album that will establish a new feel and message reflecting on their innermost beliefs, slated for release in 2006.  With prayer, dedication and the hand of God, King Friday’s vision couldn’t be clearer: to spread the word of God’s love through the Catholic Church, guided by the Holy Spirit for His success and glory.

Just as KF's music is being re-worked with a new focus so is their website: www.kingfriday.net

King Friday is:

Sandro Verrelli – Vocals, guitars

Mark Grosjean – drums, vocals

Brian Vulcano – Bass, vocals