Darrell Mansfield

Darrell Mansfield is an American vocalist, harmonica player, songwriter, recording artist, and performer of various genres including gospel, contemporary Christian music, blues, blues rock, rock, country rock, and soul/R&B. He is considered a pioneer of the Jesus Music movement of the 1970s and has influenced countless contemporary Christian music and mainstream artists alike.

Biography In 1974, Mansfield formed the Christian country rock band, Jubal, along with Don Gerber, Paul Angers, Steve Kara, and Henry Cutrona. After a name change from Jubal to Gentle Faith, the group released their self-titled album, Gentle Faith, in 1976.

Mansfield is a vocal advocate for those facing mental health issues. Having struggled with depression throughout his life as a result of a chemical imbalance, Mansfield attempted suicide on numerous occasions, first in 1971, and later in 2000, after which he spent two years at Atascadero State Hospital in central California. He now incorporates the discussion of mental health in his music ministry.

According to his website, since 2017 Mansfield is no longer performing due to his battle with dementia. Discography

1976: Gentle Faith (with Gentle Faith) 1979: Higher Power 1980: Get Ready 1983: Darrell Mansfield Live 1983: The Vision 1985: Revelation 1988: Darrell Mansfield Band Live at Calvary Chapel 1990: Trimmed and Burnin''' ‒ with Glenn Kaiser 1991: Blues with a Feelin' ‒ with Eric Turner. 1991: Live at Flevo 1992: Get Ready (re-release) 1992: Give Him Your Blues 1993: Slow Burn ‒ with Glenn Kaiser 1993: Shack of Peasants 1994: The Blues Night ‒ with Glenn Kaiser 1994: Collection 1995: Mansfield and Company 1995: Tribute to Reverend Dan Smith: The Lord's House 1995: Into the Night ‒ with Larry Howard, Glenn Kaiser 1997: Delta Blues 1997: Crossroads 1998: Last Chance Boogie 1999: Live in Europe 2000: Live on Tour 2000: Soul'd Out 2004: The Best of Darrell Mansfield Vol. 1 2007: Shades 2008: Born to be Wild 2009: Life's Highway 2009: The Best of Darrell Mansfield Vol. 2 2009: People Get Ready (live) 2014: I Am Not Alone 2016: Lay My Burden Down - with Eric Turner

Guest appearances 1975: Karen Lafferty ‒ Bird in a Golden Sky (Maranatha! Music)

Compilation albums 1979: Hosanna USA Live (live) (Maranatha! Music) 1992: Larry Howard's Cornerstone Blues Jam (Live) (Forefront Records) Tracks 4 & 5

Videography 1998: First Love: A Historic Gathering Of Jesus Music Pioneers (live) 2009: People Get Ready'' (live)