tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14012689.post8847548771468059255..comments2024-03-24T03:21:03.154-04:00Comments on CAMPONTHIS: LARRY NORMAN HOME WITH THE LORD..."for me to live is Christ and die is gain"SJ Camphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15844201288864307481noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14012689.post-62825849367478558002009-03-09T20:59:00.000-04:002009-03-09T20:59:00.000-04:00Indeed Larry is greatly missed. Might enjoy my tr...Indeed Larry is greatly missed. Might enjoy my tribute done the night he passed on the sounddoctorin youtube site. I've been talking to the people at the uk site... trying to put together good information for a real bio. The Claims that Daniel Robinson is his son keeps coming up. I'm puzzled by the 'andrew' fellow above posting this. I'm talking to someone claiming to be the old drummer of People right now. However I really need to get real verification because certain people have been known to lie and play games. Do we have any reputable testimonies (ie. people who are willing to meet in person for interview, show ID, etc.) that this is true? Regardless, Andrew, contact me and let me know what good it would do at this point to raise money for dna testing? I'm baffled. -bobsounddoctorinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15297605810102643432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14012689.post-15661248275149637802009-01-10T08:36:00.000-05:002009-01-10T08:36:00.000-05:00Here is the link to the trailer for the new docume...Here is the link to the trailer for the new documentary "Fallen Angel: The Outlaw Larry Norman"<BR/><BR/>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L5Vc5G1gXTA<BR/><BR/> The next screening is in San Jose California at the Cinequest Film Festival in Late Feb early March<BR/><BR/> Andrewanw99https://www.blogger.com/profile/02040009459285201942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14012689.post-5672338121718685772008-09-11T17:26:00.000-04:002008-09-11T17:26:00.000-04:00Larry is very much missed. I just became a dedicat...Larry is very much missed. I just became a dedicated fan of his after returning to Christian music. And I also just found out he had died a few months ago. But he knew where he was going, so there may earthly tears, but the grave has been swallowed in the victory of our Lord Jesus Christ. <BR/>God bless you Steve and all of you at Audience One- JosiahChristFollower55https://www.blogger.com/profile/18103272454452891859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14012689.post-34097185070903320812008-08-31T00:37:00.000-04:002008-08-31T00:37:00.000-04:00For those who weren't able to attend the conce...For those who weren't able to attend the concert July 12th 2008,<BR/>several of the songs of this memorable night have been posted on<BR/>YouTube<BR/><BR/>http://www.youtube.com/lastdaysguitar<BR/><BR/>Or a search of keywords "Larry Norman Keith Schwartz"<BR/><BR/>The concert featured 21 new arrangements of Larry Norman songs<BR/>created and performed by an excellent project band in what was to be<BR/>a "one show only" performance.<BR/><BR/>Calling themselves "LarryBoy & The NORMANIACS" the band played at<BR/>Redeeming Love Church in Maplewood, Minnesota to raise funds for<BR/>Larry's many sponsored underprivileged kids. True to the gospel<BR/>message, Larry Norman fed the poor.<BR/><BR/>Since this concert the band is weighing the options of playing a few<BR/>more of these events as opportunities arise - Larry's songs are<BR/>timeless and it was a blast! <BR/>Larry Norman is the father of Christian Rock and was a true soldier<BR/>of The Lord and is greatly missed in this old world... check him out<BR/>at larrynorman.com<BR/><BR/>Also joining us for some incredible singing on several of Larry's<BR/>songs is Jesus Music pioneer Joe Markko, lead singer of the legendary<BR/>Jesus Music group: The "All Saved Freak Band" (allsavedfreakband.com)<BR/><BR/>Hope you enjoy the vids!<BR/><BR/>Gods blessings in Christ Jesus,<BR/><BR/>Keith Schwartzlastdaysguitarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10820373191137075565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14012689.post-74019471436691579912008-07-20T01:56:00.000-04:002008-07-20T01:56:00.000-04:00Hi Steve, Maybe you can help .. would ...Hi Steve,<BR/> Maybe you can help .. would you consider putting on a concert for Daniel Robinson, Larrys son in Australia, to help raise funds for DNA and legal costs ? World Magazine have published an article about it, see<BR/><BR/> www.worldmag.com/articles/14180<BR/><BR/> Thanks, God Bless Andrew Wallace<BR/> Newcastle Australia<BR/><BR/> email: anw_au@yahoo.comAndrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14490167360805815931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14012689.post-44349808555961982362008-03-10T20:21:00.000-04:002008-03-10T20:21:00.000-04:00In 1978 my whole Family got saved. Many things beg...In 1978 my whole Family got saved. Many things began to change for us and as kids we noticed that the "rules" were in the process of being redefined. My brother and I loved our rock music and like most jr. high/high school students had a lot of records. My parents began to sensor our music, posters... everything. They threw away most of our collection. I remember feeling un-faired against and went downstairs to the pool table room where my Dad kept his record player and country albums. I went through every one of them and setting aside any record that fell short of God's glory. I showed him the stack (95% of his collection)and told him that if he was going to throw away our records they should do the same with their own. And further more they should replace our music with good music. My Dad agreed and to the garbage can they went. He then let me pick out several new albums from the Christian bookstore. I remember this album with a long haired dude in the city and a lightning bolt through his name and bought my first of many Christian records. The name was Larry Norman "Only Visiting this Planet." He became a huge influence in my life along with Randy Stonehill, Steve Camp, Steve Taylor (all influenced by him as well) along with Phil Keaggy, Petra and many others. Today I am a Pastor, Songwriter, Musician and a small grape in the plentiful vineyard of fruit from Larry Normans ministry. He has played a huge part in my "Great American Novel" and will be missed. He will be among the first of people I will look up when I get to heaven.Guidohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06167703418058713975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14012689.post-41036526720703285512008-03-05T13:10:00.000-05:002008-03-05T13:10:00.000-05:00You should have been there Steve!You should have been there Steve!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01209193733582015909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14012689.post-2180584597064617522008-03-05T13:08:00.000-05:002008-03-05T13:08:00.000-05:00Where were you Steve? You weren't at the memorial...Where were you Steve? You weren't at the memorial service for Larry. Why weren't you there?Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01209193733582015909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14012689.post-89679260073532664302008-02-27T19:52:00.000-05:002008-02-27T19:52:00.000-05:00Thanks Michele,I really enjoyed putting it togethe...Thanks Michele,<BR/><BR/>I really enjoyed putting it together, and it is nice to be able to share it with others - especially at this time.<BR/><BR/>God bless,<BR/>RayRay Fowlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05120166513354624783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14012689.post-66226035898895789832008-02-27T14:08:00.000-05:002008-02-27T14:08:00.000-05:00Ray, that was beautiful...your tribute song to Lar...Ray, that was beautiful...your tribute song to Larry.<BR/><BR/>In His Love,<BR/>MicheleMichele Rayburnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05815737949587713100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14012689.post-55275133920771325882008-02-27T13:51:00.000-05:002008-02-27T13:51:00.000-05:00Larry Norman was my FIRST exposure to contemporary...Larry Norman was my FIRST exposure to contemporary Xian music--while I was still unsaved. It made a lasting impact on my thinking and MANY of his songs have played in my head over the years.<BR/><BR/>I've spent a good bit of time these last few days searching the internet and listening to his 'old' songs--still LOVE them, but understand them so much better now as a believer!Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16388126339087271102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14012689.post-3483458150533174702008-02-27T13:01:00.000-05:002008-02-27T13:01:00.000-05:00Steve, thanks for sharing some of your memories of...Steve, thanks for sharing some of your memories of Larry. <BR/><BR/>I enjoyed your "If I Were a Singer" tribute. I haven't heard this version before. I still listen to the earlier version from "Saying It with Love." It was my favorite song on that album along with "Song for Mom" and "Strong Love Strange Peace (with Diamonds)." Thank you for your ministry through music along with Larry's in my early walk with Christ.<BR/><BR/>I recorded my own tribute for Larry and put it on my site. It is a rewrite of "Small Circle of Friends" written back to Larry as a thank you for his ministry in my life. Here is the link if you are interested:<BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://www.rayfowler.org/2008/02/24/my-tribute-song-to-larry-norman/" REL="nofollow">My Tribute Song to Larry Norman</A><BR/><BR/>Blessings,<BR/>RayRay Fowlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05120166513354624783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14012689.post-10295743951639423552008-02-26T17:51:00.000-05:002008-02-26T17:51:00.000-05:00oh man, i didnt hear till just now. Im in tears. G...oh man, i didnt hear till just now. Im in tears. God blessed me with Larry's music back in the 80s, when I got a record at Goodwill, NO KIDDING. I knew then he was special. <BR/><BR/>UFO!Lockheedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05433104440503646253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14012689.post-91786309016673276872008-02-26T13:13:00.000-05:002008-02-26T13:13:00.000-05:00Larry Norman's name brings back fond memories of t...Larry Norman's name brings back fond memories of the 70's.<BR/><BR/>I am thankful for Larry that he is now in glory. Sad for us.JustJanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01018736121402047952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14012689.post-88457538980962464912008-02-26T12:56:00.000-05:002008-02-26T12:56:00.000-05:00Bro. Frazier--Thank the Lord also for you, and you...<B>Bro. Frazier</B>--Thank the Lord also for you, and your part in His answer to the Elton John and Bernie Tauplin combo.<BR/>--------------------<BR/>As Keith Green used to sing, “I can’t wait to get to heaven.”littlegal_66https://www.blogger.com/profile/11385398360700890136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14012689.post-1946027227566008472008-02-26T12:38:00.000-05:002008-02-26T12:38:00.000-05:00Larry Norman was truly a unique figure; probably m...Larry Norman was truly a unique figure; probably more than any one individual responsible for what became known as Contemporary Christian Music. <BR/><BR/>Ralph Carmichael made popular music "safe" for the church, Andrae Crouch brought black gospel blended with R&B to the white church - and Larry did the rest.<BR/><BR/>His musical and lyrical gifts were genuine gifts from God that inspired a whole generation of songwriters and artists, including me. His was the first "Christian music" I remember hearing as a kid that sounded authentic and real, not warmed over "secular" music or derivative. All who walk in his train owe him a huge debt.<BR/><BR/>Until that Resurrection Day, his music will live on in his place. Thank you Lord, for Larry Norman.Rob Frazierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14548752092787754530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14012689.post-19067569098035830182008-02-26T00:27:00.000-05:002008-02-26T00:27:00.000-05:00Keith was a friend; and I was with him one month b...Keith was a friend; and I was with him one month before he went home to be with the Lord. <BR/><BR/>At that time, we were the only two artists in Christian music that had the gift of exhortation - more prophetic in nature. It's what knitted and bonded our hearts together in a unique way; though he was more Finneyesque and I from the Calvinistic belief.<BR/><BR/>Keith is most certainly a Calvinist now :-). I miss my brother dearly. Favorite song bar none: "Asleep in the Light."<BR/><BR/>Heaven will be a sweet reunion; but more importantly, we will be with the Lord Jesus Christ - face to face - with Him forever.<BR/><BR/>Maranatha,<BR/>SteveSJ Camphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15844201288864307481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14012689.post-51456617822788045542008-02-26T00:15:00.000-05:002008-02-26T00:15:00.000-05:00i can't wait to hear larry norman plaay with keith...i can't wait to hear larry norman plaay with keith greeen up in heaven! i suppose you too might play with them when we are all together with the LORD!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14012689.post-46932643254941281952008-02-25T23:02:00.000-05:002008-02-25T23:02:00.000-05:00Isn't it funny how someone you've never met and ne...Isn't it funny how someone you've never met and never shared a meal or a conversation with can bring such feelings of loss into your life? I first met Larry's music as a young high school sophomore struggling to find my identity and worth in Christ. It was 1978 and I never dreamed that such music existed in "God's world". Larry Norman became the soundtrack for my high school years. Now, some 30years later, Larry has gone home but this pastor can still recite "The Great American Novel" in its entirety. I'm so glad I discovered that the devil doesn't have all the good music....or anything else worth having for that matter.Dave Sampleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01763885971864022696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14012689.post-31778029460694841532008-02-25T22:17:00.000-05:002008-02-25T22:17:00.000-05:00That song "Why Don't You Look Into Jesus" always m...That song "Why Don't You Look Into Jesus" always made me think of Janis Joplin, but I never knew he'd written it specifically about her. I never met him myself, but his music sustained me through times in my youth when I would have walked away from Jesus otherwise. I know the Lord welcomed him home as an old friend.Joelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02238001380092215123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14012689.post-24659560748372262352008-02-25T22:11:00.000-05:002008-02-25T22:11:00.000-05:00Steve, thanks for this. I coincidentally heard On...Steve, thanks for this. I coincidentally heard <I>Only Visiting This Planet</I> a few days before your concert in Sudbury, Ontario in the summer of 1992, where "Great American Novel" was part of your set. In a sense, you helped familiarize me with Larry's music (and vice versa), and I've enjoyed both ever since.Scott McClarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16860823837991898060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14012689.post-51266429211888717742008-02-25T21:58:00.000-05:002008-02-25T21:58:00.000-05:00Terry--you wrote, "This may not be the appropriate...Terry--you wrote, "This may not be the appropriate place to say it, but you must have hundreds of stories from the early days of CCM that would mean so much to us, even though you might take them for granted."<BR/><BR/>I agree.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14012689.post-653548098891163592008-02-25T21:05:00.000-05:002008-02-25T21:05:00.000-05:00"why should the devil have all the good music" was..."why should the devil have all the good music" was always a lot of fun. i had heard larry's version but didn't really get into it until geoff moore's rendition. of course "...all been ready" was huge to me and the movie it was in scared the crap out of me. larry's influence came to me primarily through stonehill, camp and that whole era. rest in peace my warrior friend!<BR/>dhDonavon Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03614415608966579832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14012689.post-60197307731566124182008-02-25T20:44:00.000-05:002008-02-25T20:44:00.000-05:00some say He was the Son of God a man above all men...some say He was the Son of God a man above all men<BR/>but He came to be a servant and to set us free from sin<BR/>and that's who i believe He was 'cause that's who i believe<BR/>and i think we should get ready 'cause it's time for us to leave ~ The Outlaw, Larry NormanDeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06623774775591820628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14012689.post-47790962639117966612008-02-25T20:34:00.000-05:002008-02-25T20:34:00.000-05:00If you click on the album artwork in the post, it ...If you click on the album artwork in the post, it will take you to Larry's tribute page where you can read the entirety of his last words...SJ Camphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15844201288864307481noreply@blogger.com