Formed from the ashes of the '80s Christian rock band Whitecross is King James, guitarist Rex Carroll's new Christian outfit, established in the early '90s. Carroll, who is a two-time winner of the Dove Award as well as a five-time HM Magazine Critic's Darling for his fierce guitar work, wanted another creative piece in which he could musically develop. Together, with former Stryper drummer Robert Sweet and bassist Tim Gaines, King James was born and soon inked a deal with StarSong Records to release their eponymous debut in 1993. Seven years later, after a long break and regrouping, King James issued the sophomore effort entitled The Fall in mid-2000. ~ MacKenzie Wilson