# Grammatrain

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**Grammatrain** is an American rock band from [Seattle, Washington](/source/Seattle) that formed in 1994. The band was active in the [Christian rock](/source/Christian_rock) industry during the 1990s. Grammatrain disbanded in 1998 and reunited in 2009. According to drummer Paul Joseph Roraback in a 1995 interview, the band's name came from a poem he wrote about his grandmother called "Grandma's Train", which was the band's original name before changing it to Grammatrain shortly after forming.[1]

## History

Grammatrain formed in 1994 with vocalist/guitarist [Pete Stewart](/source/Pete_Stewart), drummer Paul Joseph Roraback and his brother, bassist Dalton Roraback. Paul was previously a drummer for the [Christian metal](/source/Christian_metal) band Paragon;[2] he performed on the band's two releases, *Just Believe* in 1984 and *Dead and Alive* in 1988, both of which were demos released exclusively on cassette. Paul was later a touring member for American Christian metal band [Bloodgood](/source/Bloodgood)[2][3] from 1991 to 1993. Paul played drums on the band's third live album, *To Germany, With Love! - Live in Germany 1993*, before Bloodgood disbanded in 1994.[4]

Grammatrain recorded a self-titled three-song demo cassette tape, released independently in March 1994, and later released a self-titled demo CD on [Zoe Worldwide Records](/source/Zoe_Worldwide_Records) containing four studio recordings and six live acoustic songs. After hearing one of the demo songs, [ForeFront Records](/source/ForeFront_Records) label executive [Eddie DeGarmo](/source/Eddie_DeGarmo) signed the band.

Grammatrain's debut studio album, *[Lonely House](/source/Lonely_House)*, was released on September 19, 1995, and produced by [Aaron Sprinkle](/source/Aaron_Sprinkle).[5] "Believe" and "She Don't Know" were released as singles from the album.[6][7] "Believe" received a music video, which was directed by Henry Shepherd. *Lonely House* achieved success on Christian radio.[8]

Grammatrain's second studio album, [*Flying*](/source/Flying_(Grammatrain_album)), was released on July 6, 1997. A music video was made for the song "Peace". Critics cited the album's "lighter, more polished feel" when compared to *Lonely House*.[9] At the end of a tour promoting the album, Grammatrain officially broke up following their final live performance on December 7, 1998, in Germany. An announcement of the breakup can be heard on the band's live album. Grammatrain's live album, *Live 120798*, was released on ForeFront Records in 1999.[10][11] Grammatrain appeared on ForeFront Records' *Ten: The Birthday Album* compilation in 1998,[12] as well as tribute albums to [Larry Norman](/source/Larry_Norman), [Stryper](/source/Stryper), and [Petra](/source/Petra_(band)).[13]

## Reunion

In early 2009, Grammatrain announced they reunited and were in the process of recording a new album.[14] Pete Stewart had left the [Christian faith](/source/Christianity), however, and the album was not directed at Christian audiences.[15] Shortly after the announcement, the band played two reunion shows: one in Seattle and one in Germany. A limited-edition EP with songs from the forthcoming album was released at the shows and on the band's website.

In 2010, the single "The Last Sound" was released; the video was debuted at a [Seattle Sounders FC](/source/Seattle_Sounders_FC) match.[16] The song has been played at [Qwest Field](/source/Qwest_Field) before the kickoff of Sounders matches,[17] and Sounders FC owner [Drew Carey](/source/Drew_Carey) endorsed the song and promised to get a "proper video" made of it.[18] The video was produced and directed by Nik Venet, who had previously done videos for [Jane's Addiction](/source/Jane's_Addiction), [The White Stripes](/source/The_White_Stripes) and [U2](/source/U2).[19] The song was also picked up by and released through [Rock Band Network](/source/Rock_Band_Network) for the [Xbox 360](/source/Xbox_360).[20]

Grammatrain's third studio album, *Imperium*, was released independently on October 10, 2010.[16]

## Side projects

Following the breakup of Grammatrain in December 1998, Paul and Pete released several solo albums. In 1999, Pete Stewart released a self-titled solo album on ForeFront Records, followed by two independent solo albums, *I Gave You a Desert* and *Under North Sky*, released in 2007 and 2010.[21] Stewart joined [Michael Tait](/source/Michael_Tait)'s Christian rock band [Tait](/source/Tait_(band)) in 2001, playing keyboards and guitars on the band's debut album, [*Empty*](/source/Empty_(Tait_album)). He also produced four tracks on the 2001 debut solo album for [TobyMac](/source/TobyMac), [*Momentum*](/source/Momentum_(TobyMac_album)). In 2002, Stewart left Tait and joined [Marcos Curiel](/source/Marcos_Curiel)'s band The Accident Experiment as the vocalist, which released one EP, *Arena*, in 2003 and one studio album, *United We Fear*, in 2005 before going on hiatus in 2006. Stewart was also the guitarist on [rap rock](/source/Rap_rock) group [Peace of Mind](/source/Peace_of_Mind_(band))'s self-titled studio album in 2003, with [Christian rapper](/source/Christian_hip_hop) [KJ-52](/source/KJ-52) being the vocalist.

Paul Joseph Roraback has released four solo albums under the name PJ Bostic:[22][23] *Bullies at the Border* in 2008, *3MS (Three Minute Song)* in 2013, *Light Me On* in 2015, and *Faith of Least Resistance* in 2021. In 2016, Paul played drums on *Love You to Death*, the fourth studio album by [Christian punk](/source/Christian_punk)/[crossover thrash](/source/Crossover_thrash) band [One Bad Pig](/source/One_Bad_Pig), as well as co-produced, engineered, and mixed the album. Bloodgood singer Les Carlsen contributed guest vocals to the album.[24] Paul also released five solo singles from 2016 to 2022, as well as a music video for his song "Blue Light Gaze" in 2023.[25][26]

## Discography

**Studio albums**

- *[Lonely House](/source/Lonely_House)* (1995)
- *[Flying](/source/Flying_(Grammatrain_album))* (1997)
- *Imperium* (2010)

**Live albums**

- *Live 120798* (1999)

**Video albums**

- *Live Decennium* (DVD, 2010)

**Extended plays**

- *Kneeling Between Shields* (2009)
- *Spin Automatic* (2010)

**Singles**

- "Believe" (1995)
- "She Don't Know" (1995)
- "The Last Sound" (2010)

**Music videos**

- "[Believe](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZdF9ryA6ZUE)" (*Lonely House*, 1995)
- "[Peace](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gmqDmrcuPLc)" (*Flying*, 1997)

**Demo albums**

- *Grammatrain* cassette (1994)
- *Grammatrain* CD (1994)

## References

1. Sutherland, Tim (Fall 1995). "Grammatrain". *The Bunglo Quarterly*. '***(1)***

1. ["Paul Roraback (Grammatrain) - Jesus Freaks: Vinyl to Digital"](https://jesusfreakspodcast.buzzsprout.com/1223213/8255609-paul-roraback-grammatrain). 2 April 2021.

1. Doug Van Pelt (August 13, 2016). ["Love, Death and One Bad Pig"](https://heavensmetalmagazine.com/index.php/2016/08/13/branding-with-accessories-d90/) (online). *www.heavensmetalmagazine.com*. [Heaven's Metal Magazine](/source/Heaven's_Metal_Magazine). Retrieved June 28, 2024.

1. *To Germany, With Love! - Live in Germany 1993*liner notes'**. Stephans-Buchhandlung. 1993.**

1. ["Grammatrain, "Flying" Review"](http://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/cdreviews/Flying.asp). Jesusfreakhideout.com. Retrieved 2012-02-01.

1. [""Believe" (Grammatrain Official Website)"](https://web.archive.org/web/19990507152838/http://www.grammatrain.com/Releases/believe.html). Archived from [the original](http://www.grammatrain.com/Releases/believe.html) on May 7, 1999. Retrieved May 24, 2024.

1. [""She Don't Know" (Grammatrain Official Website)"](https://web.archive.org/web/19990221111943/http://www.grammatrain.com/Releases/shedontknow.html). Archived from [the original](http://www.grammatrain.com/Releases/shedontknow.html) on February 21, 1999. Retrieved May 24, 2024.

1. "Grammatrain Biography & Awards". Billboard.com. Retrieved 2012-02-01.

1. ["Grammatrain, "Flying" Review"](http://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/cdreviews/Flying.asp). *www.jesusfreakhideout.com*. Retrieved July 1, 2011.

1. *[HM Magazine](https://web.archive.org/web/20010308152438/http://www.hmmagazine.com/issue81/reviews_signed81.html)*

1. Gordon (a girl called) (January–February 2000). "Album Reviews: *GRAMMATRAIN*, *Live 120798*". *[HM Magazine](/source/HM_Magazine)*. '***(81). [ISSN 1066-6923](https://www.worldcat.org/issn/1066-6923)***

1. [Forefront Records#Trivia](/source/Forefront_Records#Trivia)

1. ["Music Search Feature"](http://www.google.com/musicl?lid=gVxtGa6VX8E&ei=DVOzSfSzA4yqMov2vO8E&sa=X&oi=music&ct=result). Retrieved 2010-06-02.

1. ["Grammatrain: Behind The Tracks » Grammatrain: Behind the tracks, Part 1"](http://grammatrain.podbean.com/2009/02/19/grammatrain-behind-the-tracks-part-1/). Grammatrain.podbean.com. 2009-02-19. Retrieved 2012-02-01.

1. ["Music News, February 2009: GRAMMATRAIN TO RELEASE NEW STUDIO ALBUM IN 2009"](http://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/news/2009/02/02.GRAMMATRAIN%20TO%20RELEASE%20NEW%20STUDIO%20ALBUM%20IN%202009.asp). Jesusfreakhideout.com. 2009-02-02. Retrieved 2010-06-02.

1. ["\[official Grammatrain site\]"](https://web.archive.org/web/20131225043310/http://www.grammatrain.net/wp2/). Grammatrain.net. Archived from [the original](http://www.grammatrain.net/wp/?p=686) on 2013-12-25.

1. ["Sounders: Sounders FC New Rock Anthem: "The Last Sound" (Grammatrain) - KCPQ"](https://web.archive.org/web/20110721071808/http://www.q13fox.com/sports/kcpq-033110-grammatrain%2C0%2C5171558.story). Q13fox.com. 2010-04-01. Archived from [the original](http://www.q13fox.com/sports/kcpq-033110-grammatrain,0,5171558.story) on 2011-07-21. Retrieved 2010-06-02.

1. "Make Way For The Sounders!!! Bitchin' tune by Seattle's Grammatrain: [http://bit.ly/df8MeA](http://bit.ly/df8MeA) I WILL get them a proper video for this.". No. 11410152109. March 31, 2010.

1. ["THE LAST SOUND video « \[official Grammatrain site\]"](http://www.grammatrain.net/wp2/thelastsoundvideo/). Grammatrain.net. Retrieved 2012-02-01.

1. ["The Last Sound by Grammatrain // Songs // Rock Band®"](https://web.archive.org/web/20121005174004/http://www.rockband.com/songs/UGC_5003492). Rockband.com. Archived from [the original](http://www.rockband.com/songs/UGC_5003492) on 2012-10-05. Retrieved 2012-02-01.

1. ["Pete Stewart (2)"](https://www.discogs.com/artist/347089-Pete-Stewart-2). *[Discogs](/source/Discogs)*

1. ["PJ Bostic - Music"](https://pjbostic.com/music)

1. ["PJ Bostic"](https://www.discogs.com/artist/4640307-PJ-Bostic). *[Discogs](/source/Discogs)*

1. Doug Van Pelt (21 June 2016). ["One Bad Pig – Love You To Death – HM Magazine"](https://hmmagazine.com/one-bad-pig-love-death/) (online). *www.hmmagazine.com*. [HM Magazine](/source/HM_Magazine). Retrieved June 28, 2024.

1. ["Spotify – Web Player"](https://open.spotify.com/artist/2TScJIyCP65OoUy2ljmfpD/discography/single). *[Spotify](/source/Spotify)*

1. ["PJ Bostic - Blue Light Gaze (Official Music Video)"](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bj26um4z-Xc). *[YouTube](/source/YouTube)*. 16 May 2023.

## External links

- "Grammatrain". *[7ball](/source/7ball)*. '***(4). January–February 1996.***
- "Grammatrain". *[7ball](/source/7ball)*. '***(12). May–June 1997.***
- [Artist profile](http://www.crossrhythms.co.uk/artists/9332/) on [Cross Rhythms](/source/Cross_Rhythms)

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