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Mitch McVicker: Memories, Writing and Mullins
Ten years ago, the Christian music world was shocked to learn that Rich Mullins had passed away as the result of a tragic car accident. Also in the car at the time of the wreck was Mitch McVicker, a tour mate, co-writer and friend of Rich. McVicker was in a coma for six weeks before embarking on a two-year recovery period during which he relearned how to live his life.

 

 

Recently, Mitch released Love Will Rise, the latest album in his growing discography. Brenten Gilbert caught up with Mitch to talk about the new album, the process of writing, some memories of Rich Mullins and more.

 

 

Below is that interview.

 

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How are you doing this morning?

 

 

I'm doing great.

 

 

I guess it's a bit earlier for you there than it is for me.

 

 

A little bit, but I've been up and it's just fine.

 

 

Are you normally an early riser?

 

 

(laughs) Typically I am. I have a toddler - she's almost two-years old - and she's up real early. So at home I'll be up with my daughter and then just doing this touring, you're usually leaving early in the morning to drive to the next place.

 

 

It's often hard to get interviews in the morning with musicians, because everyone likes to sleep in.

 

 

(laughs)

 

 

So you're in Wisconsin today. . .

 

 

Yeah, on my way to. . . tonight's concert is in Menomonie and last night was in Osceola, Wisconsin. A couple of little towns, but they're great to get the concerts there.

 

 

It seems like you're in the midst of a pretty rigorous touring schedule. Is that specifically for the album release, or is that typical for you?

 

 

Well, it's just what I've been doing for years, because I think that the backbone of what I do is getting out and being able to communicate with people and rub shoulders with the body of Christ and steering people's attention over to Christ. And actually being there, that's what that means. So that's pretty typical. Now this tour is coinciding with the release of my newest record and so it is rigorous, but when I'm out here doing it, I figure I should be doing it as hard as I can and just going for it, trusting that everything will work out.

 

 

And I'm sure by now, you're a seasoned veteran. . .

 

 

(laughs)

 

 

Yeah, it's funny how time just passes and you go from being the young, stupid, "fly by the seat of your pants" guy to being a seasoned veteran.

 

 

Well, you've aged well.

 

 

(laughs)

 

 

I think that music really keeps you young. The travel here and there can really wear you out, but it also energizes you.

 

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