"Final Quest is an admirable example of independent excellence worth studying." Christian Single Magazine (March 2004)
To the uninitiated, the band name Final Quest might not ring a bell, but to those who have crossed paths with this energetic gro [+]"Final Quest is an admirable example of independent excellence worth studying." Christian Single Magazine (March 2004)
To the uninitiated, the band name Final Quest might not ring a bell, but to those who have crossed paths with this energetic group, chances are they've made a lasting impression. For members Chuck and Lynette Giacinto,Denny Rockey, Chris and Angie Brock, the group is more than just a musical endeavor, but rather the perpetuation of their daily lifestyle: one steeped in infectious enthusiasm, artistic liberty, and above all, worshipful reverence.
Born out of leading worship in their Illinois centered home church, Final Quest's initial nucleus consisted of Chuck's pensive songwriting sensibilities and Lynette's ethereal charm, which soon evolved into concert environments throughout the Midwest. At first the group started on a small scale, honing their chops in area coffeehouses and churches, but as their on stage dynamic and interactive chemistry grew, so did their performance opportunities.
By the mid-90's, Final Quest made it to the festival circuit performing with Christian music's genre spanning elite, including Third Day, Kathy Troccoli, The Newsboys, Sonic Flood, All Star United, Cheri Keaggy, Out of Eden, and Bryan Duncan. Eventually, their buzz caught the ear of famed producer/BMI Award winning songwriting Kevin Chalfant, who many will recall fronted the mainstream super group The Storm (also featuring members of Santana and Journey).
Chalfant immediately caught the vision of the group's musicality, and thanks to his personal faith, was also able to grasp Final Quest from a spiritual perspective. He quickly signed the group to his Chicago based Clique Records and got the group into the studio to record their official debut Heart and Soul in 1998. Besides having Chalfant behind the boards and as a co-writer, the delightful acoustic/alternative recording also included songwriting by Alby Odum (Daniel's Window) and drums by Shawn Fichter (Trisha Yearwood).
"One thing led to another as Final Quest matured, we got to work with some amazing people," Chuck says with a thankful tone. "But as tempting as it was to want to ride that out all the way and start touring all over America, we realized that some groups are meant to ser
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