White Heart, also listed as Whiteheart, were a Contemporary Christian Music pop-rock band which formed in 1982. White Heart's discography includes thirteen albums, the most recent of which was released in 1997. Original members Billy Smiley and Mark Gersmehl worked with a continually-changing cast of band-mates. In 1985, former roadie Rick Florian became the lead singer.
Although White Heart has not officially "retired" as a band, remaining members Smiley, Gersmehl and Florian are each pursuing other interests. Smiley started his own label, Cul-de-Sac Records. Gersmehl continues to write music and has released solo efforts. Florian is a real estate agent in the Franklin, Tennessee area and also continues to sing for various recording projects.
A reunion concert is planned for the 20th Anniversary of the the release of Freedom. All the original band members from that release (Mark Gersmehl, Billy Smiley, Ric-Rik-Rick-Rique Florian, Gordon Kennedy, Tommy Sims, Chris McHugh) will participate. The concert will be August 7, 2010 in Franklin, TN to benefit adoption and foster care.
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