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'''Vasilius Elias Myers''' (born [[1974]]-01-22) is a Greek-American, [[second generation]] [[The Family International|Family]] member. More commonly known as '''"Vas" Myers''' (other aliases include '''David S.'''), he is a Family singer, musician, songwriter, producer and performer.
 
'''Vasilius Elias Myers''' (born [[1974]]-01-22) is a Greek-American, [[second generation]] [[The Family International|Family]] member. More commonly known as '''"Vas" Myers''' (other aliases include '''David S.'''), he is a Family singer, musician, songwriter, producer and performer.
  
Myers currently lives in [[Mexico City, Mexico|Mexico City]] with his wife [[Joni Myers]], whom he married on 1997-10-20<ref>[[Image:icon_pdf.gif|PDF]][https://media.xfamily.org/docs/fam/gv/gv_33.pdf Grapevine #33]</ref>. His mother is [[Laurie Myers|Laurie "Victory" Myers]].
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Myers currently lives in Mexico City with his wife [[Joni Myers]], whom he married on 1997-10-20<ref>[[Image:icon_pdf.gif|PDF]][https://media.xfamily.org/docs/fam/gv/gv_33.pdf Grapevine #33]</ref>. His mother is [[Laurie Myers|Laurie "Victory" Myers]].
  
 
==Music==
 
==Music==
The Family has released numerous songs by Myers, usually for internal use only. Though his music is typically distributed on compilation CDs with songs from the [[cult]]'s various studios, several internal CDs have been were dedicated to music by the "[[DC Band]]", of which Myers was a central member during his years in the [[United States]].
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The Family has released numerous songs by Myers, usually for internal use only. Though his music is typically distributed on compilation CDs with songs from the [[cult]]'s various studios, several internal CDs have been dedicated to music by the "[[DC Band]]", of which Myers was a central member during his years in the [[United States]].
  
 
Due in part to the popularity of his music amongst Family youth, Myers helped bring about a greater acceptance of the use of more modern forms of rock in [[:Category:Family Music and Audio|Family music]], previously considered far too "[[worldly]]" or Satanic.
 
Due in part to the popularity of his music amongst Family youth, Myers helped bring about a greater acceptance of the use of more modern forms of rock in [[:Category:Family Music and Audio|Family music]], previously considered far too "[[worldly]]" or Satanic.
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| [[Image:Icon_music.gif|Music]][https://media.xfamily.org/audio/DC_Band/03/03%20Eagle%20Bleeds.mp3 ''Eagle Bleeds''] || <small>DC Band #3 (track 3)</small> || Tells of indignation towards the [[USA]] ([http://www.thefamily.org/music/mp3/lyrics.php3?id=1&did=1 Lyrics])
 
| [[Image:Icon_music.gif|Music]][https://media.xfamily.org/audio/DC_Band/03/03%20Eagle%20Bleeds.mp3 ''Eagle Bleeds''] || <small>DC Band #3 (track 3)</small> || Tells of indignation towards the [[USA]] ([http://www.thefamily.org/music/mp3/lyrics.php3?id=1&did=1 Lyrics])
 
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===Plagiarism===
 
A common criticism levelled against Myers by both current and former members of The Family is that of alleged [[:Category:Plagiarism|plagiarism and music copyright infringement]].
 
 
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==Family publications==
 
==Family publications==
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* [http://www.livethecreed.com/about-vas-and-joni/ Personal profile] &mdash; livethecreed.com
 
* [http://www.livethecreed.com/about-vas-and-joni/ Personal profile] &mdash; livethecreed.com
 
* [[MyConclusion.com]]:
 
* [[MyConclusion.com]]:
** [http://www.myconclusion.com/archives/2005/01/25/vas-myers-speaks-out/ Vas Myers Speaks Out!];
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** [https://web.archive.org/web/20050308154339/http://www.myconclusion.com/archives/2005/01/25/vas-myers-speaks-out/ Vas Myers Speaks Out!]
** [http://www.myconclusion.com/archives/2005/02/05/to-daniel-roselle-from-vas/ To Daniel Roselle from Vas]; and
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** [https://web.archive.org/web/20051023091937/http://www.myconclusion.com/archives/2005/02/05/to-daniel-roselle-from-vas/ To Daniel Roselle from Vas]
** [http://www.myconclusion.com/archives/2005/01/25/joni-myers-speaks-out/ Joni Myers Speaks Out!]
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** [https://web.archive.org/web/20050310223819/http://www.myconclusion.com/archives/2005/01/25/joni-myers-speaks-out/ Joni Myers Speaks Out!]
 
* [http://mexcitymission.org/bios/vas.htm Profile on mexcitymission]
 
* [http://mexcitymission.org/bios/vas.htm Profile on mexcitymission]
  
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Vasilius Elias Myers (born 1974-01-22) is a Greek-American, second generation Family member. More commonly known as "Vas" Myers (other aliases include David S.), he is a Family singer, musician, songwriter, producer and performer.

Myers currently lives in Mexico City with his wife Joni Myers, whom he married on 1997-10-20[1]. His mother is Laurie "Victory" Myers.

Music

The Family has released numerous songs by Myers, usually for internal use only. Though his music is typically distributed on compilation CDs with songs from the cult's various studios, several internal CDs have been dedicated to music by the "DC Band", of which Myers was a central member during his years in the United States.

Due in part to the popularity of his music amongst Family youth, Myers helped bring about a greater acceptance of the use of more modern forms of rock in Family music, previously considered far too "worldly" or Satanic.

Samples

Below are several of Myers' more well known and regarded songs within The Family.

Title Album Synopsis
MusicLet's Make Love Loving Jesus #4 (track 6) A song of sexual desire for Jesus
MusicCraving to Slake Teen CD #33 (track 5) Berates former members who speak against The Family
MusicEagle Bleeds DC Band #3 (track 3) Tells of indignation towards the USA (Lyrics)

Family publications

References

External links