“I believe I have needed this time away from touring and the business for quite some time,” Max said. “The process of being an island unto myself and the author of my own desires took the place of my most prized relationships. I have come to realize that my character is more important than my career as a performer.”

Recently, group members had taken time off as a collective band to work on solo projects. For Solo: The Tour, the guys were going to each perform single sets, showcasing work from their respective projects. Then, they’d unite for a grand finale as dc Talk.

Michael Tait released his album under the name of Tait in July, and Kevin Max did the same at the end of August. Toby McKeehan’s project is slated for release in November.

The three bandmates came together in the early ‘90s while attending the same university. Dc Talk quickly became one of the pioneering groups in a revival of the contemporary Christian music scene. As they combined mainstream-like beats with a Christian-based message, the band won the praise of critics and fans.

Dc Talk’s last tour was in 1999 with Jennifer Knapp and The W’s supporting.