Jeff Frankenstein has clocked up a couple of decades with Newsboys and shows no signs of slowing down. We cover off Jeff’s career to date, recent gigs and some brilliant road stories to boot.

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Jeff’s musical upbringing

Joining Newsboys

Learning how to program synths on the fly

Newsboys – Not Ashamed (featuring the Korg 01/W)

Being a MainStage early adopter and transitioning to a virtual rig

Using Logic Pro to run tracks

Newsboys – Worldwide Revival (Pt. 1)

Collaborating within a band of 30+ years standing amongst personnel changes

Keeping sane and harmonious on the road

The spiritual aspect of a Newsboys show

The familiar story – the keyboard player takes on other roles

Doing lighting and video design for other artists

Tag a Keyboard Player: Kirk Franklin

Jeff’s admiration for Jim Daneker 

Jeff’s guidance for young players entering the industry

Desert Island Discs: Achtung Baby – U2, Hysteria – Def Leppard, Songs in the Key of Life – Stevie Wonder, Gretchen Goes to Nebraska – King’s X, Kick – INXS

Newsboys – God’s Not Dead

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