Chuck Girard

Chuck Girard (August 27, 1943 – August 11, 2025) was an American musician, considered a pioneer of Contemporary Christian music. He moved to Santa Rosa, California in his early teens, becoming a band member of the Castells and later the surf-rock band The Hondells. In 1970, Girard, along with John Mehler, became a founding member of Love Song, one of the first Jesus Music groups in the United States. In 1975, Girard became a solo artist after leaving Love Song.