John Michael Talbot (artist)

John Michael Talbot
Last Known Label	Troubadour For The Lord
First release	1976
Website	https://johnmichaeltalbot.com/
Wikipedia Page	John Michael Talbot

John Michael Talbot (born 1954) is an American musician. At various times, Talbot toured with his brother, Terry Talbot.

Early Life

Talbot was born in Iowa, moving to Indiana at the age of nine. As a child, Talbot formed a band with his siblings called the Quinchords.

Career

Talbot began his career touring with his brother Terry as the Talbot Brothers. In 1976, Talbot signed with Sparrow records and released his eponymous debut album. A year later, he released his second album, The New Earth. Subsequent albums included The Lord’s Supper, Come to the Quiet, and God of Life, which contained Celtic influences after a trip to Ireland.

In 2006, a two-CD collection of Talbot's work, The Ultimate Collection, was released by Sparrow Records. In 2011, he released his 52nd album, Worship And Bow Down, a collection of chant-style songs intended for use in personal and collective prayer.

In 2016, Talbot released the album The Inner Room, released on his own label, 'Troubadour For The Lord'.

Faith

Talbot was raised a Methodist, however joined the Catholic church in the late 1970s. He founded the Brothers and Sisters of Charity, a Catholic monastic community.

During a 2014 mission in Iowa, Talbot emphasised the importance of good music and good preaching, stating that these would 'translate to a deeper-engaged encounter, a personal relationship with Jesus'.

Albums

• Reborn^† -- 1974
• John Michael Talbot -- 1976
• The New Earth -- 1977
• The Lord's Supper -- 1979
• The Painter^† -- 1979
• No Longer Strangers^† -- 1980
• Come to the Quiet -- 1980
• For the Bride -- 1981
• Troubadour of the Great King -- 1981
• Light Eternal -- 1982
• Songs for Worship  -- 1982, 1985
• The God of Life -- 1984
• Come to the Quiet -- 1985
• Be Exalted -- 1986
• Empty Canvas -- 1986
• The Heart of the Shepherd -- 1987
• Quiet Reflections -- 1987
• The Regathering -- 1988
• Master Collection  -- 1989
• The Lover and the Beloved -- 1989
• Come Worship the Lord  -- 1990
• Hiding Place -- 1990
• The Birth of Jesus -- 1990
• The Master Musician -- 1992
• Meditations in the Spirit -- 1993
• Meditations from Solitude -- 1994
• Chant from the Hermitage -- 1995
• The John Michael Talbot Collection  -- 1995
• The Talbot Brothers Collection ^† -- 1995
• The Early Years -- 1996
• Brother to Brother^‡ -- 1996
• Our Blessing Cup -- 1996
• Troubadour for the Lord -- 1996
• Table of Plenty -- 1997
• Hidden Pathways -- 1998
• Pathways of the Shepherd -- 1998
• Pathways to Solitude -- 1998
• Pathways to Wisdom -- 1998
• Quiet Pathways -- 1998
• Spirit Pathways -- 1998
• Cave of the Heart -- 1999
• Simple Heart -- 2000
• Pathways to Wisdom -- 2001
• Signatures -- 2003
• City of God -- 2005
• Monk Rock -- 2005
• The Beautiful City -- 2006
• Living Water -- 2007

^†Duet with Terry Talbot (John Michael's brother); see John Michael and Terry Talbot

^‡Duet with Michael Card; see Michael Card and John Michael Talbot