The Altar Boys are a Christian rock band formed in 1982 from California. They are Mike Stand (vocals, songwriting, and guitar), Jeff Crandall (drums), Steve Pannier (guitars), Mark Robertson (bass), and Ric Alba.

The Altar Boys helped pioneer Christian rock music. They were one of the first brands to break the mold of the traditional, Christian music of the 70s and early 80s.

Trivia

• Mike Stand and Jeff Crandall are cousins.
• The Altar Boys are not the same as the , a fictional band from an off-Broadway show of the same name.

Discography

• The Collection (1990)
• Forever Mercy (1989, Alarma Records)
• Against the Grain (1987)
• Gut Level Music (1986)
• When You're A Rebel (1985)
• Altar Boys (1984)