I was born and raised in Memphis, TN. I am currently a student at the University of Alabama. I first heard of NeedToBreathe my freshman year, when the band played a few songs as part of a show that had multiple Christian artists. Since then, I've kept up with the band, and haven't missed a concert within a 60 mile radius. The message in the songs and lyrics have truly ministered to me during my college experience. I've struggled with understanding what I believe and why. This band has been influential in giving me strength to question my faith in God, knowing that I will never lose sight of the truth found in his Word. My rebirth is due in no small part to the example set by the way the band members live their lives as God's servants.
I pray that God continues to inspire NeedToBreathe, as they further the message of God's and love and the hope for a beautiful future in the presence of our Lord.
May God bless and keep all who read this.
"Washed By The Water" and "Something Beautiful".
Birth Name
Graham B. Gillespie
Nick Name
Boudreaux; The Coug
Eye Color
Hazel (green/blue)
Musical Influences
NeedToBreathe, Sting, Dave Matthews Band, Matt Wertz, Casting Crowns, Todd Agnew, Mark Trussell, LeCrae, 116 Clique, Tedashi, Trip Lee, Elvis, Train, Beatles, Sidewalk Prophets, Grateful Dead, Church Hymns, Chris Tomlin, Tree63, The Avett Brothers, John Mayer, Jimi Hendrix, Bob Dylan, The Who, The Eagles, etc...
Favorite Places
Tuscaloosa, AL; Memphis, TN; Nasvhille, TN; Birmingham, AL; Gulf Shores, AL; Disney World; London, England; Mexico Beach, FL; Dauphin Island, AL; Pensacola, FL; Hot Springs, AR; Starkville, MS; Oxford, MS; Managua, Nicaragua; Matagalpa, Nicaragua; Vero Beach, FL; Tallahassee, FL; Williamsburg, VA; Washington, D.C.; Toronto, Canada; Niagara Falls, NY; New York City, NY; Angelfire, NM; Dallas, TX; San Francisco, CA; Clemson, SC; Chatanooga, TN; Louisville, KY
Favorite Needtobreathe show you've been to
Spring 2008 show on Samford University campus. Performed songs from Streets of Gold album. "Washed By The Water" acoustic gave me chills.