Chuck Girard

Chuck Girard
Girard in 2010
Girard in 2010
Background information
Born(1943-08-27)August 27, 1943
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
DiedAugust 11, 2025(2025-08-11) (aged 81)
Genres
Instruments
  • Piano
  • vocals
Years active1961–2025
Formerly of
Websitewww.chuckgirard.com

Chuck Girard (August 27, 1943 – August 11, 2025) was an American musician, considered a pioneer of Contemporary Christian music.[1] He moved to Santa Rosa, California in his early teens, becoming a band member of the Castells and later the surf-rock band The Hondells.

In 1970, Girard, along with John Mehler, became a founding member of Love Song, one of the first Jesus Music groups in the United States.[1]

In 1975, Girard became a solo artist after leaving Love Song. He wrote and performed the songs "Sometimes Alleluia" and "Rock 'N' Roll Preacher";[1] both were featured on his debut album Chuck Girard. It also featured the band Ambrosia prominently throughout. Girard in turn was featured on Ambrosia's albums Ambrosia and Somewhere I've Never Travelled, though the albums' credits do not indicate which tracks he contributed to or in what capacity.

He was the father of Alisa Childers, a member of the former Christian girl group ZOEgirl[2] and Christian apologist.

In 2024, Girard was diagnosed with stage IV cancer that had metastasized to his lungs. He was taken off chemotherapy as it was ineffective.[3] Girard died on August 11, 2025, at the age of 81.[4]

Discography

Secular albums

  • The Castells So This Is Love (Era Records, 1961)
  • The Best of the Castells (K-Tel, 2000)
  • The Hondells Go Little Honda (Mercury Records, 1964)
  • The Hondells (Mercury Records, 1964)
  • The Hondells Greatest Hits (Curb Records, 1996)
  • The Ghouls Dracula's Deuce
  • Mr. Gasser & The Weirdos Silly Surfers
  • The Revels The Go Sound of the Slots

Singles

The Castells

  • "Make Believe Wedding" (1961) US No. 98
  • "Sacred" (1961) US No. 20
  • "So This Is Love" (1961) US No. 21

The Hondells

  • "Little Honda" (1964) US: #9
  • "My Buddy Seat" (1965) US: #87
  • "Younger Girl" (1966) US: #52

With Love Song

  • Love Song (Good News Records, 1972)
  • Final Touch (Good News Records, 1974)
  • "Feel the Love" (live double LP) (Good News Records, 1977)
  • "Welcome Back" (CD) (Maranatha/Word, 1995)

Solo albums

  • Chuck Girard (Good News Records, 1974)
  • Glow in the Dark (Good News Records, 1976)
  • Written on the Wind (Good News Records, 1977)
  • Take it Easy (Good News Records, 1978)
  • The Stand (Good News Records, 1980)
  • The Name Above All Names (Seven Thunders Records, 1983)
  • Fire & Light (Seven Thunders Records, 1991)
  • Voice of the Wind (Seven Thunders Records, 1994)
  • Heart of Christmas (Seven Thunders Records, 2001)
  • Evening Shadows (Seven Thunders Records, 2008)
  • "Moonrise Serenade" (Seven Thunders Records, 2024)

Compilations

  • First Love (Exploration Films, 1998) – a concert film and documentary

References

  1. ^ a b c Cusic, Don (2010). Encyclopedia of Contemporary Christian Music: Pop, Rock, and Worship. ABC–CLIO. pp. 208–209. ISBN 978-0-313-34425-1. Retrieved November 15, 2010.
  2. ^ Montague, Joe (April 7, 2005). "ZOEgirl Doesn't Just Make Music, They Teach Us How to Live". Soul Shine. Retrieved November 15, 2010.
  3. ^ MVeditor (June 26, 2025). "Chuck Girard, Jesus Movement Icon, Announces Stage Four Cancer". Metro Voice News. Retrieved August 12, 2025.
  4. ^ Sekulow, Logan (August 11, 2025). "Chuck Girard Enters Heaven at 81. Amy Grant and More Share Tributes". CCM Magazine. Retrieved August 12, 2025.


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