Worship Star by Shekelback – a satirical look at the Worship Music Industry

We’ve just found a cheeky and light-hearted, yet satirical comment on certain elements of the 21st century worship music industry all set to the sounds of Nickelback by spoof band Shekelback. Its quite light hearted so don’t take it too seriousls – maybe view with the comments of the creator in mind (see below). Note that this video clip DOES NOT necessarily represent the views of Musicademy!

Mark Hamilton (responsible for the clip) says:

“I wrote the lyrics after meeting some kids after a show by my rock band in Bristol, UK. They said they were in a band. I asked them – So are you a rock band like us, or do you do praise and worship? Their reply took me by surprise. They said – Oh definitely worship; our youth leader told us that if we want to be famous and make a lot of money, we need to be a worship band.

So this song is dedicated to them and their youth leader and to any other bands who play worship music with mixed agendas. Its also challenge to myself and every other Christian musician to worship God with integrity and leave any egos and rock star tendencies behind when we stand before a congregation.

I’m sure you’ll appreciate the sarcasm, but just to to clarify things: this song is NOT an attack on worship artists who have become successful. I’ve had the privilege of playing guitar for certain worship leaders on the big stages and have met many of the big names including Martin Smith, Tim Hughes, Matt Redman, Martyn Layzell and Vicky Beeching. Without exception, these guys are authentic worshipers with integrity and genuine humility. Maybe that’s why God has raised them up to where they are now? This song is NOT about them; this song is about the wannabe rock stars (you probably know at least one from your local church!) who join the worship band as a means to live out their rock star fantasies!”