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American Christian alternative rock band known for innovative worship music blending rock, electronic, and folk elements.Formed in 1996 by David Crowder at Baylor University's University Baptist Church to engage college students. Released six studio albums between 2002-2012, winning multiple Dove Awards and a Grammy. Pioneered the integration of technology into worship experiences before disbanding in 2012.

• The asterisk in their name symbolized a 'wildcard' representing unexpected musical elements and technological experimentation.
• Their final album, 'Give Us Rest' (2012), was a 34-track requiem mass spanning two discs, winning the Grammy for Best Christian Music Album.
• Faced controversy in 2006 when their song 'Foreverandever Etc.' was briefly pulled from radio for containing the word 'hell,' though it was a biblical reference.
• Pioneered using Twitter during concerts for real-time congregation interaction and created one of the first full-album iPad apps for 'Church Music' (2009).