Genre: Pop/Rock, Worship
For fans of: Sonicflood, Delirious, Phil Keaggy, Paul Baloche, Michael W. Smith, John Mayer
Label: Integrity Music

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Lincoln Brewster began playing music at a young age and attained a level of success before he was 22 that many musicians never reach. But he realized very early in his career that he wanted more than success in this world. Lincoln wanted to play his guitar and sing songs that would help bring souls closer to Christ … he wanted his music to make a difference.

Born in Fairbanks, Alaska to young parents whose marriage did not survive, Lincoln first showed his musical ability at age one and a half, keeping remarkably good time with a pair of broken drumsticks during his mother Cheryl's band practice.

The family moved to the small, coastal town of Homer, where Lincoln and his brother and sister grew up playing on the beach and where Lincoln often played the mandolin for cruise ship tourists. His mother eventually remarried, but their home life was plagued by domestic problems and alcoholism. It was a tough life for a young child, but Lincoln's musical talents continued to grow in spite the tumultuous environment. He was an eager student, and Cheryl often took him for lessons from guitarists who played the local clubs. Without fail, these impromptu instructors were always impressed with Lincoln's ability.

At the age of 12, he had formed his first band, "Lincoln and the Missing Links" and by the time he was 14, he was writing and recording his own compositions. He did a few radio commercials and started making demos.

The family relocated to Modesto, California, where Lincoln spent hours in his room, perfecting his craft. It was there that he recorded an instrumental demo that opened the door for a meeting in Los Angeles with Dave Weiderman,Artist Relations Manager for Guitar Center. Weiderman was so impressed, that he sent Lincoln, tape in hand, to meet with a Sony A&R rep named Randy Jackson (of "American Idol" fame).

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