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from Michael

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Born in San Bernadino, California, Michael grew up listening to the Beatles, the Who, Neil Young and others. Most of his early favorites have gone on to be regarded as rock classics.

In junior high, he joined his first band, ‘The Fugitives’. In 1967 while in high school, he moved on to the psychedelic band, ‘Emerald City’.

Michael became a born-again Christian in 1970 and his musical talents developed deep roots and spiritual meaning.

His pilgrimage led him to help form the Jesus rock band called Sheep based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This group played extensively throughout the Midwest as part of the Milwaukee Jesus People ministry.

While the bands mission developed, so did Michael’s relationship with the Sheep’s lead singer, Mary. The couple married in April 1972. The ministry then headed to Europe where the Sheep recorded their first album.

The group migrated to England in 1973 settling in London. The Milwaukee Jesus People was now known as the Jesus Family. With the help of Deo Gloria Trust, they began creating the multi-media rock musical, ‘Lonesome Stone’. Michael wrote several songs for the musical including the title song. The couple also served as scriptwriters. Mary was cast as the female lead actress and singer. This musical enjoyed an extensive run at the famous Rainbow Theatre in London. ‘Lonesome Stone’ toured throughout England and then came to the shores of America.

 In 1974, Michael became the bass player for ‘The Mighty Flyers’ based in Manchester England. The group toured throughout England, Wales and Ireland. As the band prepared to record an album, Michael and Mary returned to America, settling Wisconsin where their first daughter Elizabeth was born. Michael became a carpenter to support his family.

Three more children were added to the Damrow family: Simon in 1976, Jesse in 1980 and Molly in 1982. The couple continued singing and ministering as time allowed. They dedicated themselves to family life and all it’s adventures. Through it all, Michael never stopped writing songs.

In 1986, Michael began his own business, building custom staircases.

In 1999, Michael began writing a new group of songs that comprise the CD, Riding The Wave’. Michael said, “The purpose of this CD is to remind people that God is good.”

Michael and Mary are currently working together on another CD titled ‘I Am Not Worried.’ Projected release date: December 2002.

Mary started singing professionally in the late 1960's. After becoming a Christian in 1971, she became lead singer in the Christian band called "Sheep".  That's where she met her husband Michael. He was the bands bass player and songwriter. The Sheep toured extensively in the Midwest and then headed for Europe.

After doing a whirlwind tour of Scandinavia, which produced an album, the band settled in London, England. Michael and Mary were called on to aid in the script writing of the multi-media rock musical called Lonesome Stone, which was based on a song written by Michael. This elaborate production was staged at the famous Rainbow Theatre in London's west end.

Mary was cast as the female lead in the production and garnered excellent reviews from the English press. One reviewer stated that she had "true star quality."

Motherhood came calling and Michael and Mary returned to the United States for the birth of their first daughter, Elizabeth. Three more children were to follow and during the next 20 years, Mary would lead church worship, sing on request at various festivals and meetings, but her primary ministry remained with her family.

She has never stopped writing music, and now that the nest is empty, Mary and Michael are ready to launch into as much music ministry as God will allow.

Mary shares songs about real life on topics ranging from miscarriage, adoption, motherhood and the joy of being a Christian.

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Scripture behind "Riding the Wave" CD