Glad, a Christian pop-rock and a capella band, formed in 1972 at West Chester State University of Pennsylvania. The group initially included Ed Nalle, Bob Kauflin, T. Coble, Don Nalle, John Bolles, and Brad Currie. Glad released their first two albums, GLAD (1978) and Beyond a Star (1980), on Myrrh Records. In 1981, they signed with Benson Records. Their breakthrough came with the release of their first a cappella song, "The Reason," on Beyond a Star, which was re-recorded for their 1988 album, The Acapella Project. This album sold over 400,000 copies. Glad has since alternated between a cappella recordings and more subdued Adult Contemporary albums. The group has produced more than 20 albums and performed thousands of concerts, helping to secure sponsors for needy children in lower-income countries through Compassion International.
