Larry Norman
April 8, 1947 – February 24, 2008
Larry Norman has been called “The Father of Christian Rock.” Before jumping into the Christian music arena, Norman was part of the Bay Area scene where he was afforded the opportunity to open for both Jimi Hendrix and the Doors. In 1969, his first Capitol Records release, Upon This Rock, became what many consider the first Christian rock album. Not without controversy, Norman would live on the fringes of Christian music due in part to his long hair and outspoken political beliefs. Larry Norman passed away from heart failure on February 24, 2008.
What You Should Own
The following is a link to the trailer for the new Larry Norman documentary http://www.fallenangeldoc.com Many CCM artists appear, Randy Stonehill, Daniel Amos, Sir Cliff Richard, Mike Roe. Also appearing is Larry’s abandoned son Daniel. Daniel is 19 and lives in Melbourne Australia. He has had very little contact with his father Larry and very little support, his story is on youtube see http://www.youtube.com/user/jenksaustralia
Thanks Andrew