- Brad Avery
Infobox Musical artist
Name = Brad Avery
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Background = non_vocal_instrumentalist
Birth_name = Bradley Brent Christopher Avery
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Born = birth date and age|1971|8|20
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Origin =Atlanta, Georgia ,United States
Instrument =Guitar ,piano
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Occupation =Musician
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Associated_acts =Third Day
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Notable_instruments =Brad Avery is a former
guitar ist for theChristian rock bandThird Day . Born Bradley Brent Christopher Avery onAugust 20 ,1971 .Brad started playing
piano when he was 5 years old. By the time he was 12 he could learn songs by ear and play them on hisguitar . After a year incollege he went on tour with Young American Showcase for two years.A couple of years later he got hooked up with
Third Day at abenefit concert that he was also playing in. Eight months later Third Day was looking for another guitarist so he joined up for a try. After a second try-out where he crafted the lead guitar parts for the early hits "Blackbird" and "Consuming Fire," they knew it was a perfect fit.Brad currently lives in
Atlanta, Georgia with his wife and four daughters.According to the official Third Day Blog, Brad departed from Third Day on February 28, 2008.
Trivia
Brad is a dedicated golf player. When on tour, he plays whenever he gets a chance.
Brad and his wife, Mindi have adopted a little girl from China. Her name is Canaan.
Brad and his family are regular attenders and volunteers at [http://westridge.com West Ridge Church] in Dallas, Georgia.
External links
* [http://www.thirdday.com/ Official Third Day site]
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