Several of rock's most respected lyricists have found inspiration in the Old Testament -- a fertile ground for ideas, characters, and events that resonate with the listener. But only David Eugene Edwards of 16 Horsepower can really claim the kind of upbringing that might lead to a true understanding of these texts. Raised by his grandfather, a traveling Nazarene preacher, Edwards was immersed in this extraordinary world of hellfire and damnation from childhood. Still a believer, he has channeled this unique life experience into his songwriting and a band, 16 Horsepower.