Sanctus Real is an American Christian rock band formed in Toledo, Ohio, in 1996. The group is composed of Chris Rohman, Mark Graalman, and Dustin Lolli. The band is best known for their number one singles "Lead Me", "Forgiven", "Whatever You're Doing", "I'm Not Alright", "Don't Give Up", "We Need Each Other", "Everything About You", and "The Fight Song". Since 2002, they have released five albums through the Sparrow Records label, an independent EP This Is Love, and "Changed" on Framework Records. On July 1, 2015, lead singer and co-founder, Matt Hammitt, announced that he was leaving the band, which would take effect by the end of 2015. Dustin Lolli joined the band as lead singer shortly thereafter. Sanctus Real was formed in 1996, and the band released three independent albums over five years. After signing with Sparrow Records in 2002, the group released their major label debut, Say It Loud, at the end of the year.
| Origin | Toledo, Ohio, U.S. |
| Genres | Christian alternative rock, Christian rock, power pop, rock |
| Years active | 1996–present |
| Labels | Sparrow, Framework, Fair Trade |
| Members | Chris Rohman, Mark Graalman, Dustin Lolli |
| Past members | Matt Hammitt, Pete Prevost, Dan Gartley, Steve Goodrum, Matt Kollar, Mike Gee, Jake Rye, Seth Huff |
They have had more than five number 1 singles. Their album We Need Each Other received a Grammy Award nomination for Best Rock Gospel Album. Cofounder Matt Hammitt left the band in 2015.
They headlined the UNITED Spring 2010 in May and April of that year.
Christian rock groups from Ohio.. Sparrow Records artists.. Musical groups from Ohio.. American power pop groups.
Latest information about Sanctus Real updated on July 28 2021.
