One of the first Christian-themed pop/rock acts,
Glass Harp included singer/guitarist
Phil Keaggy, bassist
Dan Pecchio, and drummer
John Sferra. Formed in 1969 in Youngstown, OH, the group -- a free-form power trio in the tradition of
Cream,
the Jimi Hendrix Experience, and fellow Buckeyes
the James Gang -- quickly developed a strong local following, and in 1970 they signed to Decca to issue their self-titled debut LP. Synergy followed a year later, but after 1972's It Makes Me Glad
Glass Harp disbanded;
Keaggy went on to enjoy considerable success as a CCM solo act, while
Pecchio later co-founded
the Michael Stanley Band.
Glass Harp's original lineup came together for a reunion concert in 1988.
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Jason Ankeny, Rovi