We all get by with a little help from our friends, to quote the Beatles. It is certainly true when it comes to me and Christian Music. Larry Norman has been with me almost from the beginning. He died last week at the age of 60. I'll miss him.
A while back on a previous post, you left some suggestions of Christian artists and bands. When you get the chance, could you please list some suggestions again? I've meant to look back through your posts but never got around to it.
Bands I like range from oldies to the Eagles to classic rock. Really anything but rap or whatever it's being called today. I really don't care for most country stuff either. Depending on my mood I'm into Johnny Cash to Van Halen (and anything in between).
Thanks for the posting. I spent some time listening to all the old songs and took a trip to my past. Larry was truly a great Christian. He was true to himself, never put on heirs or caved to record companies to be conformed to their image. He showed sincere faith in God through his music and his life, and he encouraged me and my family greatly. He didn't cave to the criticism of the uptight Christians of his day, and paved the way for contemporary Christian music. I'll never forget one of his greatest quotes, "Why should the devil have all the good music!" Larry lived by the truth of Jesus Christ and died with grace and dignity, glorifying the God he served. I love him and am thankful for his life.
here's some of my favorite albums (which are not called CD's)
Larry Norman: (Rock and roll, from pop to bluesy, to folk sounding) >Only Visiting this Planet >Upon this Rock >Something New under the Son (now I think this one is called "Maximum Son). You can get all these at Larrynorman.com
Altar Boys:(Rock and roll, a little grungy) >Against the Grain, >Gut Level Music (these are hard to find because they were popular just before CD's got big)
Audio Adrenaline: (loud "classic" sounding Rock and Roll) >Underdog >Bloom >Don't Censor Me
Rich Mullins: (folkie, rock) > This is the world as best I remember it, Volumes 1 and 2 > The Jesus Record > Never Picture Perfect
DC Talk: (Rock and Roll, some rap influence, but don't let that scare you. great stuff) > Jesus Freak > Supernatural
Jennifer Knapp: (more you listen, the more you like. Doesn't play out fast. great songwriter. Rock and Roll) > Kansas > The Way I am > Lay it Down
P.O.D: (buckle your seat belt. classic rockers might not get them at first, but they grow in you. hard rock, with rap and reggae influence. definitely "hard rock") > Sattelite (if that one grows on you, go from there)
Matthew West: (pop) > Happy
Third Day: (Southern Fried praise/rock) > anything by them is good
Thanks Mike, you're the man. I'll check these out. The band Audio Adrenaline sounds like a good launching point for me from your description. Is the southern fried praise/rock comparable to Skynrd of Molly Hatchett?
I remember dancing with Ron at your wedding to Larry Norman, and still to this day, every so often must throw in Only Visiting this Planet, because it is just so good, I have even bought it for friends on occasion.
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A while back on a previous post, you left some suggestions of Christian artists and bands. When you get the chance, could you please list some suggestions again? I've meant to look back through your posts but never got around to it.
Bands I like range from oldies to the Eagles to classic rock. Really anything but rap or whatever it's being called today. I really don't care for most country stuff either. Depending on my mood I'm into Johnny Cash to Van Halen (and anything in between).
Thanks!
Thanks for the posting. I spent some time listening to all the old songs and took a trip to my past. Larry was truly a great Christian. He was true to himself, never put on heirs or caved to record companies to be conformed to their image. He showed sincere faith in God through his music and his life, and he encouraged me and my family greatly. He didn't cave to the criticism of the uptight Christians of his day, and paved the way for contemporary Christian music. I'll never forget one of his greatest quotes, "Why should the devil have all the good music!" Larry lived by the truth of Jesus Christ and died with grace and dignity, glorifying the God he served. I love him and am thankful for his life.
Hi Chris,
here's some of my favorite albums (which are not called CD's)
Larry Norman: (Rock and roll, from pop to bluesy, to folk sounding)
>Only Visiting this Planet
>Upon this Rock
>Something New under the Son (now I think this one is called "Maximum Son). You can get all these at Larrynorman.com
Altar Boys:(Rock and roll, a little grungy)
>Against the Grain,
>Gut Level Music (these are hard to find because they were popular just before CD's got big)
Audio Adrenaline: (loud "classic" sounding Rock and Roll)
>Underdog
>Bloom
>Don't Censor Me
Rich Mullins: (folkie, rock)
> This is the world as best I remember it, Volumes 1 and 2
> The Jesus Record
> Never Picture Perfect
DC Talk: (Rock and Roll, some rap influence, but don't let that scare you. great stuff)
> Jesus Freak
> Supernatural
Jennifer Knapp: (more you listen, the more you like. Doesn't play out fast. great songwriter. Rock and Roll)
> Kansas
> The Way I am
> Lay it Down
P.O.D: (buckle your seat belt. classic rockers might not get them at first, but they grow in you. hard rock, with rap and reggae influence. definitely "hard rock")
> Sattelite (if that one grows on you, go from there)
Matthew West: (pop)
> Happy
Third Day: (Southern Fried praise/rock)
> anything by them is good
well, I guess that's enough to start with!
Thanks Mike, you're the man. I'll check these out. The band Audio Adrenaline sounds like a good launching point for me from your description. Is the southern fried praise/rock comparable to Skynrd of Molly Hatchett?
BTW, I'm not too young to remember vinyl!
I remember dancing with Ron at your wedding to Larry Norman, and still to this day, every so often must throw in Only Visiting this Planet, because it is just so good, I have even bought it for friends on occasion.
Pastor Mike,
The only thing missing from your list is....
Steve Taylor -
Meltdown
On The Fritz
I Predict 1990
Squint
or Anything by Chagall Guevara
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