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Tracy Ferrie steps down from 25th Anniversary Tour!

Stryped Forever — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 04:07:06 +0000

Source: www.stryper.com

Friends,

Bassist Tracy Ferrie will not be performing on the U.S. leg of the Stryper tour. Instead, original bassist Timothy Gaines will be the sole bass player. What was originally planned as a 2-set show, will now be one full 90-minute show, consisting of all the greatest hits and new Stryper material. The band will be wearing new yellow and black outfits designed by the original outfit designer. All original members, Michael Sweet, Robert Sweet, Oz Fox, and Tim Gaines will be performing on the 25th Anniversary U.S. tour.

Tracy has made the very honorable decision, one in which we support, to put the needs of his family first. Contrary to what many may believe, most professional musicians (especially those with families) have other jobs when their band is not touring. And in order to provide for their families, they often need to find other means of work during non-touring times.

We are living in extremely difficult economic times whereby finding a good day-job is difficult. Tracy has a great one. One that provides well for his family. Leaving this job could put his family in a tough situation upon returning from tour. We support Tracy in this decision to ensure security for his family. At the same time, we’re excited to get back out on the road and share our new music and the 25th Anniversary show with our friends and fans whom we have not seen in a long time.

We’re honored to have been doing this for 25 years and blessed to have the opportunity to go out on tour this fall. Without you, our friends and fans, we would not have lasted this long. Thank you. See you on the road soon.

Stryper

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New Addition to the Tracy Ferrie family

admin — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 21:43:05 +0000

Tracy Ferrie and wife Marybeth welcomed a new child into the world today. Here is a quote from Tracy:

“Mb just gave birth to our son Padraig Colmcille Ferrie, this early morn ‘Tea Party Day’. He is named after two of Irelands most influential missionary saints. Mb and baby are both doing well. Padraig is our fourth child, weighing in at 7.4 pounds and is further testimony of God’s grace and forgiveness. Thank You all for your prayers and GOD BLESS YOU!”

Tracy on Bass w/ “Johnny Vance & The Outsiders”

admin — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 21:53:26 +0000

Some of you may remember that last August Tracy Ferrie joined the band “Johnny Vance & The Outsides”.
I recently traded emails with Johnny and he said that Tracy is still playing for them and that they have a couple of dates in June. He also said that they are headed to Florida for most of the summer. Check out his site for more information as it becomes available at www.johnnyvance.com

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Tracy Ferrie is scheduled to play select dates with the worship band Sonic Flood.

admin — Sat, 10 May 2008 04:17:32 +0000

Tracy Ferrie is scheduled to play select dates with the worship band Sonic Flood. http://www.sonicflood.com/

Jun 7 2008
7:00P
Houston Christian High School
Houston, Texas

Jul 18 2008
8:00P
Pilgrimage Destination Velehrad
Czech Republic

Jul 20-24 2008
Langford Auditorium–Vanderbilt University
Nashville, Tennessee
(This is a youth conference for North American Baptist churches & their students)

More to come…

PS Check out Tracy’s Website ..:: www.tracyferrie.com ::..