Lineup
Over the years, theREIGN’s lineup has changed on a fairly regular basis, and we have been blessed to count among our number some very talented musicians and songwriters. In spite of the changes, five of the original nine members remain with the band, and committed to our vision to share the good news of Jesus Christ through our music.
The current lineup is drawn from several churches across Hull and the surrounding area, and you can find below some background on each of the current members, as well as a summary of former members.
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DAVID COOPER: LEAD VOCAL & ACOUSTIC GUITAR theREIGN was formed when David gathered some real, live musicians to produce the sound he had in his head when writing songs. Since then he has been singer, songwriter, worship leader, guitar player, administrator and general dogsbody. |
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IVAN CARRUTHERS: DRUMS Ivan has been with the band from the very start, coming from a background involving amateur musical theatre, jazz clubs and the Inland Revenue. He has a real heart for worship and is heavily involved with music in his own church. |
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JOHN OSBOURNE: BASS GUITAR John has also been with theREIGN from day one, and brings with him an immense amount of experience across a range of instruments and he continues to play traditional jazz, as well as leading worship in his own church. |
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PAUL GANNEY: ELECTRIC GUITAR Paul has been a mainstay of the Hull Christian music scene for many years. As well as his skills on lead guitar, he brings an incredible amount of experience on the technical side in recording, sound and lighting. |
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PHIL GRAY: ACOUSTIC GUITAR Phil’s musical relationship with David stretches back to his solo debut in 2001 and beyond. His background is almost exclusively in worship and his delicate, finger-picking style is much admired both within theREIGN and without. |
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KATHRYN COOPER: PIANO & VOCALS Kathryn’s strong and versatile voice has drawn much favourable comment over the years for her work with theREIGN as well as in musical theatre, choirs and beyond. She is also a nifty ivory-tinkler. |
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BARBARA OSBOURNE: VOCALS Barbara joined theREIGN in 2005 and adds depth to the band’s full, harmonised vocal sound. She also combines her work with theREIGN with her involvement in musical theatre, often joining Kathryn on stage. |
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JEMMA PHILLIPSON: VOCALS Jemma also joined the band in 2005 and brings previous experience singing with another local Christian band as well as in musical theatre - alongside Kathryn and Barbara. She also plays violin and a mean tambourine. |
Former Members
They may be gone, but they are all very much a part of making theREIGN what it is today:
 Helen Webber (Violin) 2002-2003 |
 Jo Fussey & Debbie Simpson (Vocals) 2002-2003/05 |
 Dave Keegan (Electric Guitar) 2002-2005 |
 Simon Reeves (Piano) 2004-2006 |
