Books on Christian (hard) rock

I need to write a 1200 word essay for university in a couple of months, and I've been planning to do it on the development of Christian hard rock music and the place it has in the US. Would anyone know any books regarding this topic? That way I can read up well in advance, and choose another subject if there aren't many sources. Thanks in advance!

Didn't know where I should post it, so I just did it. If this is the wrong place... my bad.

The Rock & Roll Rebellion: Why People Of Faith Abandoned Rock Music-And Why They're Coming Back by Mark Joseph

Not only a good history on Christian Rock but a great read as well. Includes profiles of artitsts and interveiws (including testimonies) featuring Kerry Livgren of Kansas, Phil Keaggy, Al Green, Johnny Cash, Alice Cooper, King's X, Galactic Cowboys, Atomic Opera, Gary Cerone of Extreme, Lenny Kravitz, PFR, The Winans, MxPx, Sixpence None The Richer, and others

Unfortunately most books about Christian bands are by crazy pastors talkin crap...

Troublezone wrote:

Unfortunately most books about Christian bands are by crazy pastors talkin crap...

Those books are the most fun!!

Fat Freddy wrote:

Troublezone wrote:

Unfortunately most books about Christian bands are by crazy pastors talkin crap...

Those books are the most fun!!

I guess...

Troublezone wrote:

Unfortunately most books about Christian bands are by crazy pastors talkin crap...

Not the one I mentioned. As a matter of fact, after being taught to shun secular music by the guy who led me to Christ, that book helped me to decide to keep listening to non-Christian music.

Dave the Boss wrote:

I need to write a 1200 word essay for university in a couple of months, and I've been planning to do it on the development of Christian hard rock music and the place it has in the US. Would anyone know any books regarding this topic? That way I can read up well in advance, and choose another subject if there aren't many sources. Thanks in advance!

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A phone call to ult would give you more info than a book.

SpectreFate wrote:

Dave the Boss wrote:

I need to write a 1200 word essay for university in a couple of months, and I've been planning to do it on the development of Christian hard rock music and the place it has in the US. Would anyone know any books regarding this topic? That way I can read up well in advance, and choose another subject if there aren't many sources. Thanks in advance!

Didn't know where I should post it, so I just did it. If this is the wrong place... my bad.

A phone call to ult would give you more info than a book.

Ult is a well grounded Christian that can back up what he says and he loves both secular and Christian metal which to me is a big inspiration when so many of the old grumpy preachers are looking down on the music i love and twisting scripture to push their way of thinking. Cheers to ult for that!

SpectreFate wrote:

Dave the Boss wrote:

I need to write a 1200 word essay for university in a couple of months, and I've been planning to do it on the development of Christian hard rock music and the place it has in the US. Would anyone know any books regarding this topic? That way I can read up well in advance, and choose another subject if there aren't many sources. Thanks in advance!

Didn't know where I should post it, so I just did it. If this is the wrong place... my bad.

A phone call to ult would give you more info than a book.

If only universities would accept phone calls as a viable source...

Thanks for the recommendations guys. I'll try to look into them.

Steve Whitaker of Barren Cross had a book written by his mother, called "The calling of a Rock Star" I read it awhile back and it was a unique perspective on the subject.

Troublezone wrote:

SpectreFate wrote:

Dave the Boss wrote:

I need to write a 1200 word essay for university in a couple of months, and I've been planning to do it on the development of Christian hard rock music and the place it has in the US. Would anyone know any books regarding this topic? That way I can read up well in advance, and choose another subject if there aren't many sources. Thanks in advance!

Didn't know where I should post it, so I just did it. If this is the wrong place... my bad.

A phone call to ult would give you more info than a book.

Ult is a well grounded Christian that can back up what he says and he loves both secular and Christian metal which to me is a big inspiration when so many of the old grumpy preachers are looking down on the music i love and twisting scripture to push their way of thinking. Cheers to ult for that!

Thanks.

I was going to suggest "Calling of a Rock Star" by Beth Whitaker, but it's already been suggested.



I should really write a book.

Troublezone wrote:

Fat Freddy wrote:

Troublezone wrote:

Unfortunately most books about Christian bands are by crazy pastors talkin crap...

Those books are the most fun!!

I guess...

Any of Bob Larson's anti-Rock books are funnier than the complete works of Dave Barry combined.

Fat Freddy wrote:

Troublezone wrote:

Fat Freddy wrote:

Troublezone wrote:

Unfortunately most books about Christian bands are by crazy pastors talkin crap...

Those books are the most fun!!

I guess...

Any of Bob Larson's anti-Rock books are funnier than the complete works of Dave Barry combined.

Casting out demons for dollars!

Im surprised a few of the residents here havent written a book on the subject, especially the ones who live it

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I should really write a book.

good idea.

Troublezone wrote:

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I should really write a book.

good idea.

I second that motion