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Michael Roe (born October 12, 1954) is an American, singer, songwriter, and record producer. He is a founding member of the band the 77s and the Lost Dogs and has recorded several solo albums.

Career

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Although he has released several solo albums since the mid-1990s, Roe is primarily known as the lead singer and lead guitarist for the Christian alternative rock band the 77s.[1] In addition to releasing albums under the moniker 7&7iS, he has recorded several instrumental albums with bandmate Mark Harmon. Roe is also a founding member of Lost Dogs.

Discography

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Solo

  • More Miserable Than You'll Ever Be, 7&7is (1989)
  • Fun with Sound with Mark Harmon, 7&7iS (2004)
  • RoesBuds (Fools of the World, 1994)
  • Safe as Milk (Via, 1995)
  • The Boat Ashore (Innocent Media, 1996)
  • Safe as Milk Live – Cornerstone 1997 (Millenium Eight, 1999)
  • Orbis with Mark Harmon (Fools of the World, 1999)
  • Daydream with Mark Harmon (Fools of the World, 1999)
  • Say Your Prayers (Fools of the World, 2002)
  • All Day Sing and Dinner on the Ground with Terry Scott Taylor (Stunt/Fools of the World, 2003)
  • We're All Gonna Face the Rising Sun (Lo-Fidelity, 2009)
  • Michael Roe (Fools of the World, 2010)
  • Kerosene Halo, with Derri Daugherty (2011)
  • Guadalupe (Lo-Fidelity, 2014)
  • Gimme a Kickstart ... and a Phrase or Two (Lo-Fidelity, 2014)
  • Live in Torrance (Lo-Fidelity, 2014)
  • Gothic (2016)[2][3][4]

With the 77s

With Lost Dogs

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Michael Roe is an American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and record producer known for his leadership of the influential Christian rock band the 77s and his contributions to the roots-rock supergroup the Lost Dogs. As the founder, primary songwriter, lead singer, and guitarist of the 77s, Roe helped establish the band as one of the pioneering Christian acts to gain secular distribution and broader critical recognition in the 1980s and beyond. His bluesy, introspective style features deeply personal lyrics that explore themes of struggle, faith, joy, and spiritual dialogue, often drawn from his own experiences and reflections on life's brevity and meaning. Over a career spanning more than four decades, Roe has built a substantial body of work through numerous albums with the 77s, acclaimed solo releases, and collaborative projects including the Lost Dogs, while also working extensively as a producer and session musician for artists across Christian and mainstream markets. His songs have been recorded by other performers, and his consistent output of well-crafted material has earned him respect for authenticity and emotional depth in alternative and roots-rock circles. Roe's approach emphasizes spontaneous creativity and genuine self-expression, allowing his music to resonate as both personal confession and broader invitation to listeners.

Early life

Birth and origins

Michael Roe was born on October 12, 1954, in San Jose, California, United States. This birthplace establishes his American nationality. Roe grew up in a musical family; his grandmother was a church organist for many years, his mother and her sisters played piano and organ, and an uncle taught accordion and wrote music. He began playing drums and guitar at the age of nine. Limited additional details about his family background, childhood, or early life are documented in public sources. Michael Roe's career has centered on music as a singer-songwriter, guitarist, and record producer. He is the founder, primary songwriter, lead singer, and guitarist of the influential Christian rock band the 77s. Roe helped establish the band as one of the pioneering Christian acts to gain secular distribution and broader critical recognition starting in the 1980s. Over more than four decades, he has released numerous albums with the 77s, several acclaimed solo projects, and collaborative works with the roots-rock supergroup the Lost Dogs. Roe has also worked extensively as a producer and session musician for artists in both Christian and mainstream markets. There is no documented involvement in the film industry or sound department for the musician Michael Roe.

Filmography

Michael Roe has no known credits in film production, including no verified roles in sound departments or as a sound trainee. The cited credit on Botched (2007) does not pertain to this individual, who is known solely for his music career.

Legacy and recognition

Michael Roe is widely regarded for his pioneering contributions to Christian alternative rock as the founder, primary songwriter, lead singer, and guitarist of the 77s. The band, formed in the late 1970s, helped establish a more sophisticated sound in Christian music during the 1980s, blending rock, blues, and alternative elements with introspective lyrics. They are credited with gaining secular distribution and critical recognition beyond the Christian market. The 77s have been described as influential trailblazers whose work has impacted subsequent generations of Christian rock artists through artistic innovation, poignant lyricism, and captivating live performances. Critics have praised their albums, such as the 1987 self-titled release on Island Records, which received positive attention in mainstream outlets like Rolling Stone. Roe's extended career includes acclaimed solo albums, collaborations with the Lost Dogs supergroup, and production/session work across Christian and mainstream markets. His consistent output and authentic, introspective style have earned him respect for emotional depth and genuine self-expression in alternative and roots-rock circles. No major industry awards (such as Dove Awards) are documented in available sources, but the band's critical acclaim and enduring presence highlight their significance in Christian music history. Roe's IMDb profile (distinct from unrelated profiles) lists music video and documentary appearances tied to his band work.
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