Larry Norman- Father of Christian Rock Passed away

BellyBoy · February 26th, 2008, 06:39 PM

Larry Norman, one of the first Christian Rock artists has passed away. Larry went home Sunday. He had been in failing health for years with severe heart problems.
I saw Larry many many times in concert back in the 70's and he was always a great witness. He will be greatly missed by those of us who were lucky enough to have had him be a part of our lives, be it in person or thru his music.
Go rest high on the mountain Larry!

Trimmed&Burnin · February 26th, 2008, 08:09 PM

Yeah, he influenced me,,, I know a number of guys who have played wiith him or worked with him and he is the real deal,,, I can hear the Father saying "well done".

telepicker52 · February 26th, 2008, 08:20 PM

"I WIsh We'd All Been Ready" is still one of my favorite gospel songs. RIP Brother Larry.

bobthecanadian · February 26th, 2008, 08:28 PM

See ya' later Larry!

Pickalittle · February 27th, 2008, 10:26 AM

Johnny:
Thank you for sharing this news. Larry lived a mile from me and had asked me a few years ago if I'd like to record with him. Too busy, I guess. Boy do I regret that now.

He sang it the way he believed it, with integrity, never willing to sell out to the commercial side of CCM. I always respected Larry for that. I'll never forget the last time we had a nice long talk and he introduced his sweet mom to me. A real pleasure.

Since December, I've lost 3 Christian musician friends or acquaintances due to heart attacks:
Roby Duke, Steve LiaBraaten and now Larry...all my age!

ravindave_3600 · March 2nd, 2008, 02:03 AM

I played "The Outlaw" at today's gig. Most people thought is was a nice song, but some were crying. Like me.

Blessings on ya, Bro. Larry!

February 26th, 2008, 06:39 PM	#1 (permalink)
BellyBoy Tele-Holic Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chula Vista, Ca Age: 48 Posts: 574	Larry Norman- Father of Christian Rock Passed away Larry Norman, one of the first Christian Rock artists has passed away. Larry went home Sunday. He had been in failing health for years with severe heart problems. I saw Larry many many times in concert back in the 70's and he was always a great witness. He will be greatly missed by those of us who were lucky enough to have had him be a part of our lives, be it in person or thru his music. Go rest high on the mountain Larry! __________________ http://www.johnnymannion.com http://www.myspace.com/johnnymannionband

February 26th, 2008, 08:09 PM	#2 (permalink)
Trimmed&Burnin Tele-Holic Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bellingham Wa Age: 54 Posts: 808	Yeah, he influenced me,,, I know a number of guys who have played wiith him or worked with him and he is the real deal,,, I can hear the Father saying "well done". __________________ Keep your lamp Trimmed And Burnin Shannon,

February 26th, 2008, 08:28 PM	#4 (permalink)
bobthecanadian Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Taipei, Taiwan Age: 42 Posts: 1,536	See ya' later Larry! __________________ It don't mean a thang if it ain't got that TWANG!!!

February 27th, 2008, 10:26 AM	#5 (permalink)
Pickalittle Tele-Meister Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: USA Age: 56 Posts: 292	Johnny: Thank you for sharing this news. Larry lived a mile from me and had asked me a few years ago if I'd like to record with him. Too busy, I guess. Boy do I regret that now. He sang it the way he believed it, with integrity, never willing to sell out to the commercial side of CCM. I always respected Larry for that. I'll never forget the last time we had a nice long talk and he introduced his sweet mom to me. A real pleasure. Since December, I've lost 3 Christian musician friends or acquaintances due to heart attacks: Roby Duke, Steve LiaBraaten and now Larry...all my age! __________________ Don't die with the music still in you! Psalm 150

March 2nd, 2008, 02:03 AM	#6 (permalink)
ravindave_3600 Tele-Holic Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Boise, USA Posts: 930	I played "The Outlaw" at today's gig. Most people thought is was a nice song, but some were crying. Like me. Blessings on ya, Bro. Larry! __________________ Want my guitar to sound like BBQ tastes! check out the band at http://www.brightredtie.com

February 26th, 2008, 08:20 PM	#3 (permalink)
telepicker52 Tele-Meister Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Lima, OH Age: 56 Posts: 188	"I WIsh We'd All Been Ready" is still one of my favorite gospel songs. RIP Brother Larry.