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In the spring of 1994 three Seattle area musicians began writing songs and putting together the music that would become the then new Christian progressive rock band called Ajalon. Aptly named because of its paraphrased Biblical meaning “grace in the midst of the fire” (Joshua 10:12,) Ajalon’s music was at once hard hitting and grand in its design. Band leader Randy George joined with lead vocalist Wil Henderson and drummer Dan Lile to become one of the most enduring acts in the short history of C-Prog.
Two years after they formed, progressive rock keyboard legend Rick Wakeman, (formerly of Yes fame,) heard a tape of Ajalon. He previewed a wide range of dynamic expression that moves from the momentous rock symphony to the mellow acoustic ballad. Knowing that this was something special, Rick signed Ajalon to his label Hope Records and released their first CD, “Light at the End of the Tunnel.” The CD met with critical acclaim on both sides of the Atlantic and received airplay on over 70 radio stations in the UK alone. Ajalon’s music has touched hearts in over 10 different countries around the world.
Randy George and Rick Wakeman
With the initial launch from Rick Wakeman and Hope Records now in the past, Ajalon has finished their second CD timely titled “On the Threshold of Eternity.” This release will offer a different view of Ajalon’s music while maintaining the trademark sound that was established with the first release. The songs once again will feature the grand scale composition merged with the delicate heart cry of the acoustic folk ballad.
Ajalon were and are pioneers in the Christian progressive rock scene. ThunderSongs proudly presents their first release, “Light at the End of the Tunnel” and their latest release “On the Threshold of Eternity.” Please follow the links under the releases at right to preview and purchase these most excellent C-Prog classics.