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Pillar (band)
American Christian rock band
Pillar is an American Christian rock band from Tulsa, consisting of members Rob Beckley, Noah Henson, Michael "Kalel" Wittig, and Lester Estelle II. The band has released nine studio albums, three EPs, and 24 singles since its formation in 1998.
History
Formation and independent albums (1998–2000)
Pillar started in Hays, Kansas in 1998, when Fort Hays State University roommates Brad Noone and Rob Beckley got together with friends Travis Jenkins, Dustin Adams, and Michael Wittig, known as Kalel.[6] In 1999, Pillar released their first album, Metamorphosis, on their own independent label, Shadrach Records. After some more touring in Kansas, they released their second independent album, Original Superman, in 2000. Around this time they relocated to Tulsa, Oklahoma, to try to find a larger fan base.
Flicker Records era (2000–2006)
Soon after the release of Original Superman, Pillar became noticed by Flicker Records, who signed them in mid 2000.[7] After the signing, Pillar re-cut
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There are 3 bands with the name Pillar.
1. Pillar is composed of Rob Beckley (vocals), Lester Estelle Jr.(drums), Noah Henson (guitar), and Michael "Kalel" Wittig (bass). These Christian rockers with an alt-metal edge have been honing their infectious sound since 1998 while attending Ft. Hays State University in northwestern Kansas. A deal with Flicker was inked in 2000 after the band's self-released debut, Metamorphosis, impressed the label. Within months, Pillar followed things up with Above. Their first single, "Open Your Eyes," was popular on the college charts, earning Above nearly 60,000 in sales. Pillar also earned the Best Rock Band award at the annual Dove Awards in 2001.
A year later, Pillar relocated to Tulsa, OK, and released Fireproof. MCA picked up the band and reissued the energetic sophomore effort in 2003. However, MCA shut down shortly thereafter and Pillar returned to Flicker, and released their next album, Where Do We Go From Here, in 2004.
In 2005, Joey "Cinco" Avalos, formerly of Christian rock trio Justifide, was added
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History
For over 100 years since its founding, PILLAR has worked to serve the needs of growing industries by quickly utilizing new materials in order to commercialize new products and thereby contribute to the realization of a prosperous, sustainable society.
Going forward, we will continue to provide original, high-quality products and services while further improving of our fluid control technologies.
Origin of our company name
This naming is derived from the fact that "Patented Pillar Packing No. 1" developed first as our product in 1924 was pillar-shaped.
Meeting current needs by developing products that create value
Our pathway to meeting the needs of the times
- 1920
- Main needs: ShipbuildingFrom our founding to the establishment of our production system
Kaju Iwanami
1924●Kaju Iwanami devised an alloy pillar packing for cylinder-ground marine reciprocating engines and established Nippon Pillar Packing Industries.
1926●Established a new factory in Yodogawa-ku, Osaka, and began full-scale production of industrial-use sealing packings
1932
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