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so long ago the garden

Larry Norman Might Get The Fame He Wanted, But In The Wrong Way

Larry Norman passed away in February and in many ways, the time immediately following his death was probably the height of his popularity, with tributes and obituaries coming from such corners as Entertainment Weekly, Christianity Today and even here. Norman's death seemed to crystallize his weird, scattered fame, with those who had experienced his music and subsequently departed the insane world of Christian culture mourning alongside people who had ridden along the whole time. With the forthcoming release of Fallen Angel, a documentary on Norman's life, things might get stranger and uglier. More »

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Larry Norman, R.I.P.

Larry Norman, often referred to as "The Father of Christian Rock", died at age 60 on Sunday. The complimentary title bestowed on Norman sounds like the ultimate left-handed rock compliment, making it seem as if he spawned a parade of goateed chubby guys strumming acoustic guitars and singing about Jesus. But Norman, a renegade in a musical genre that often rejects those with any opinion whatsoever, merits a moment in the mainstream spotlight for a life well-lived and vastly underappreciated—and even more importantly, he deserves a lot more attention from the industry to which he gave birth. More »