LARRY NORMAN R.I.P.

> Christian Music Pioneer Larry Norman Dead>>>

ASSIST News Service reports that Larry Norman died in Salem, Oregon early> Sunday morning February 25 after a long battle with heart problems. With> his long blond flowing hair, Norman was a true pioneer of Christian rock> music with hits like "Why Should The Devil Have All The Good Music" and"I Wish We'd All Been Ready."
For years, he was a permanent fixture on> Hollywood Boulevard, where, despite being a star with Capital Records, he would spend his days and nights sharing one-on-on with the lost youth of Hollywood about the love of Jesus Christ. Sometimes called, "the original Jesus Freak," Norman is also credited with inventing the "One Way To Jesus" finger-pointing sign. In recent years, Norman was battled serious health problems and he finally passed away on Sunday morning. His death was revealed by his brother Charles Norman on Larry's website, www.larrynorman.com.

He will truly be missed... but now joyfully singing in the presence of God Almighty.


I never really listened to much of the mans work but his influence knew no bounds as heard him referencede as an influential figure by FRANK BLACK of PIXIES and EVAN DANDO of LEMONHEADS and others over the years....

rest well....brother!!

I read that yesterday. Sad news, but apparently he had been struggling with a heart condition for years. I'm sure he is in a much better place.

Rest in Peace.