Larry Norman
Musician
Christian music industry...his music to acclaim. While commonly cited as the father of Christian rock, Larry Norman struggled to gain acceptance from the Christian music industry, and was largely estranged from it for his career. His 1969 solo debut has been... In this article: Bob Dylan, Christian rock, MTV, Jesus Christ, Project 86, Larry Norman, and Earthsuit |
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Wikipedia | October 28, 2009
Terry Fator
...cooperation with his management team and Bally's, the plan was dropped. Fator performed at Christian rock legend Larry Norman's 60th birthday party in April 2007. Later Fator flew Larry to tapings of America's Got Talent and also to his...
In this article: Terry Fator, America's Got Talent, Simon Cowell, Marvin Gaye, Garth Brooks, and David Letterman
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Jesus Freak (song)
...with the term to events featuring any of the three solo projects. "Jesus Freak" has been covered by Larry Norman and many other bands of the Christian rock genre. On the DC Talk tribute album, ''Freaked!, both 4th Avenue Jones and...
In this article: Jesus Freak, DC Talk, Jesus Freak, Christian rock, 4th Avenue Jones, Gotee Records, and Chasing Victory
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A Thief in the Night (film)
Patty then realizes that the Rapture has indeed occurred and she's been left behind. This film includes Larry Norman's composition I Wish We'd All Been Ready, one of the earliest Christian rock hits and one of Norman's best-known releases.
In this article: A Thief in the Night, Russell S. Doughten, Christian rock, Jesus, Book of Revelation, and Second Coming
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Jimmy Swaggart
...LeFevre, Steve Taylor and other notable Christian rock and metal bands. Since he recorded his first album, the center of Swaggart's ministry has been his music. His first album, Some Golden Daybreak, was created to be an album he could...
In this article: Jimmy Lee Swaggart, Assemblies of God, Jerry Lee Lewis, Sam Phillips, and New Orleans
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CNN | September 11, 2009
Rocker paved way for new genre of music
...as rock music's street preacher, often referred to as "the father of Christian rock." "Between 1969 and 1979, Larry Norman was the Christian rock scene's answer to Bob Dylan, John Lennon and Mick Jagger," said Emmy-nominated director David...
In this article: Christian rock, Black Francis, Cliff Richard, U2, Bob Dylan, Only Visiting This Planet, and Upon This Rock
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Larry Norman
...shock of how bad the lyrics are." </blockquote> In recent years, however, many CCM artists have credited Norman as an influence on their music, particularly in the sub-genre of Christian rock. He is often cited as influencing both Keith Green...
In this article: Larry David Norman, People!, Randy Stonehill, Bob Dylan, I Love You, Pixies, The Zombies, and U2
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LiveDaily News | February 25, 2008
Christian Rock Pioneer Larry Norman Dies
Christian Rock Pioneer Larry Norman Dies Larry Norman, the "father of Christian rock," died Feb. 25 of heart failure in his Salem, OR, home, according to a statement. The 60-year-old Norman began his recording career in 1966 with the band...
In this article: Christian rock, Petula Clark, People!, Frank Black, I Love You, Heart failure, Time Magazine, Hall of Fame, and Audio Adrenaline
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Larry David Norman (April 8, 1947 – February 24, 2008) was an American Christian musician, singer, songwriter, record producer, and humorist. Norman's recordings are noted for their Christian and social subject matter, and he is often described as the "father of Christian rock music". Norman has been described as having had a significant influence on many artists, secular and religious.
Norman had long been associated with the Jesus people of the late 1960s and early 1970s, although it has been reported that "he did not particularly identify himself with the youth-oriented 'Jesus movement' of the time".
Norman began recording in 1966 and recorded numerous albums. Norman's first album, I Love You, recorded when he was the lead singer for the group People!, was released in 1968. The band's cover version of The Zombies song of the same name reached number 14 on Billboard magazine's top twenty list in June of that year as a single. Norman left People! prior to 1969 and subsequently performed as a solo artist, appearing both on mainstream and independent labels.
In 2001 Norman was inducted into the Gospel Music Association's Hall of Fame as a solo artist. In 2007 Norman was inducted into the San Jose Rocks Hall of Fame (San Jose, California), both as a member of People!, and as a solo artist. At that time Norman reunited for a concert with People!
- Name At Birth:
- Larry David Norman
- Birth Date:
- April 08, 1947
- Death Date:
- February 24, 2008
- Record Label:
- Capitol, MGM/Verve,Solid Rock, Phydeaux
- Years Active:
- 1966–2007
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