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John Michael Talbot (b. May 8, 1954) is an American Catholic singer guitarist who is founder of a monastic community, the Brothers and Sisters of Charity.

He was born into a Methodist family with a musical background in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He had started learning to play the guitar by the age of 10. At fifteen he dropped out of school and was performing as a guitarist for Mason Proffit, a country folk/rock band formed with Terry, his older brother. The band produced five albums and was one of the forerunners of more successful country rock bands such as the Eagles.

As success beckoned, Talbot embarked on a spiritual journey that took him via everything from Native American religion, Buddhism, to Christianity. At this point he and his brother joined the Jesus Movement, recording the album Reborn which was re-released by Sparrow Records(originally released as "The Talbot Bros." on the Warner Brothers label.)

Two solo albums followed for Talbot: John Michael Talbot (1976) and The...

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• The Lover And The Beloved
  1988

  Track listing: One Dark NightWhere Have You Hidden?I Found My BelovedLiving Flame Of LoveI Know A WellAdventure In GodWhite BirdBeloved OnePass Through My Will

• The Regathering
  1987

  Track listing: One FaithBuild UpSay to the PrisonerKeep SilenceFor Zion's SakeSee My ServantLord Have MercyGlory to GodHoly, Holy, HolyLamb of GodAll Who Are Thirsty

• The God Of Life
  1983

  Track listing: Glory To Thee (O God Of Life)GodIn The Name Of GodPeaceBetwixt MeBelfastThe Eye Of The Great GodHoly God Of TruthHealer Of My SoulThe MeadowThanks To TheeFather Make Me Holy

• Light Eternal
  1981

  Track listing: In the BeginningThe IncarnationThe King of KingsEternal LightInterludeThe Mercy of the LordThe Holiness of the LordThe Bread of LifeFor Us a Child is Born/Finale

• For The Bride
  1980

  Track listing: Ps 45: Ode of the BridegroomPs 45: Wedding DancePs 45: Ode of the BrideMagnificat: Prelude of FaithMagnificat: Holy is his NameAnnunciation: Dance of the HeavensAnnunciation: Gabriel's SongSong of Songs: Canticle of the BrideSong of Songs: Celebration DanceSong of Songs: Canticle of the Groom

• Troubadour of the Great King
  1980

  Track listing: Sunrise/Creation WaitsDance Of Creation With AlleluiaHow Many And WonderfulBrother Sun And Sister MoonSing A New SongHymn To The Praises Of GodThe Pleiades And OrionThe Lilies Of The FieldPrayer For GuidanceRebuild My TempleWithout GuileThe Praises Of The VirtuesLet Us Adore The LordMy God And My AllTroubadourPrayer Before The Cross

• Beginnings
  1975

  Track listing: He Is RisenJerusalemHow LongWould You Crusify HimWomanGreenwood SuiteHallelu

• John Michael Talbot's Birthday
  May 7, 1954

  John Michael Talbot was born