Also when i interviewed Larry, i was able to share with him my experience in my first memory, and he said noone has ever told him that before...he believed me...which blessed all of us Sarah was there too ready to have Michael athe time...it was at Cornerstone 86 when i met Larry personally...enjoy yourmemories...i have more but these will do...hope they bless those who have ears to here
Also i currently do a live christian rock radio program soon to be online...m-f 5-8PM est.....on mix106online.com the site is up but not complete yet...we will be online 24/7 soon...my show is called A Voice in the Wilderness...i have 60 cds of Larrys downloaded in my file at the station..please pass this on...we are non profit and i do it volunteer...i was on in ohio from 85-90....
i met Larry in 86 when i interviewed him and he ask me to sit in on an interview with him from WLS Chicago...this may sound corny to most, but while at a concert of Larrys in fremont , indiana in 84 i was sitting there and i kept seeing Larry transformed in the spirit..i kept fighting it but it didn't matter...he appeared as Moses and Elijah in the transfiguration ...he had on a complete whiter than white garment and his hair was snow white and a full beard...i was opening a christian record store at the time and i felt God was showing me don't not carry Larrys recordings .....it ereally happened, please if you don't understand what i am saying ...sorry....
First discovered Larry Norman in my late teens and still listening to "Only Visiting" 33 years later - and it's still as relevant. Was fortunate enough to see him in concert in London in 1977 with the Alwyn Wall Band and then again at Greenbelt. A great performer, great lyrics, great music and a great witness.
I miss Larry. I never met him, but a friend has been lost. I felt this way when Mark Heard died. Both of these guys were such brilliant songwriters, and performers, and both spoke to me so well. Larry's song, The Rock that Doesn't Roll popped my eyes open! I was listening to great music, from a Christian musician... it seemed like it would never happen, but there was Larry singing right out in plain language, that all of us could understand.
I always say he was the Beatles of Christian Rock.
Watch What You're Doing was another one that shook me awake, with what has to be the longest primal scream ever recorded in a song! WOW!
I Wish We'd All Been Ready spoke to my heart when I was 10 or 11 years old. I wanted to sing it, and I wanted to play guitar. Larry Norman was one of the reasons I began to play guitar, and his songs are still some of the most enjoyable for me to play. So, although I never met him, goodbye Larry. We miss you, and we'll see you when we're all together, in another land.
Where you're at, time doesn't exist, so in a moment, (heaven time) I may be standing right next to you, brother.
I got into Larry's music via In Another Land. Unlike most Christian music I found his songs catchy and, dare I say, rock and rolling! The only other Christian artist I would put on the same level is Judee Sill. Anyway, he played West Chester sometime in the late 80s/early 90s. The day after the show I asked him to do an interview which we did at the Salty Fisherman in Media, PA. He was very friendly and seemed to enjoy talking music with a record collector. I remember discussing some of Randy Newman's early tunes. We both agreed that certain tunes like "I Think He's Hiding" were about God even though Randy wasn't coming out and saying it. Larry seemed to be suffering from getting hit on the head by any overhead compartment in a minor plane crash that he'd been in. Still, he seemed to not let it stop him from his mission and he was a delightful interview. We'll miss ya, buddy!
In Another Land was the album that turned me on to Larry Norman as well. I read about the "minor" plane crash... so many rockers seem to die that way, but Larry apparently had more important things to do, so he stayed around awhile longer. Thanks for turning me on to Judee Sill. Beautiful music, and voice!
You wrote: "Larry seemed to be suffering from getting hit on the head by any overhead compartment in a minor plane crash that he'd been in. Still, he seemed to not let it stop him from his mission and he was a delightful interview."
That summed it up perfectly. He was on a mission to be sure, and he reached me, and I've made sure his music has reached others as well.
In the summer of 1985 Larry Norman was at a small music festival outside of Gothenburg Sweden. I was one of the security guards. Being american I got to spend some time talking with him. It was something I won't ever forget. I could tell he was dealing with his own demons but he want to know that all the people he came in contact with knew Jesus. He also treated everyone the same no one was more important than anyone else it didn't matter if you were another artist or just someone bringing him a drink. Farewell to a unique individual!
Seem odd that I'm just adding a tribute and it's Aug. 09? It's because I just discovered Larry a couple of months ago while studying the "Jesus Movement" of 60's and 70's. I was around then, being 5 years younger than Larry. How I wish I could have talked to him or went to a concert, so now I'm getting to know him through song and DVD's. I"m also strengthening my Christian walk because Larry continues to point us to Jesus. Condolences to his family. We'll see each other some day in heaven. Hallelujah! Chris
I only became a Christian in September 'o8 - But I had been introduced to Larry's music about 30 odd years ago. I then found out he'd passed away in Feb '08 - I was deeply saddend by this news, as I just didn't understand way Larry was taken so soon.
But we have to trust in The Lord, just as LARRY NORMAN did - and as I listen to his music today, I just Thank GOD for LARRY NORMAN.
I sure do miss him, a great guy and a truly, truly great talent.
God Bless ya man.
MELVIS (uk)
I was just listening to the dcTalk version of "I Wish We'd All Been Ready" and Googled Larry's name. This site was the first on the list. I did'nt realize that it has almost been a year since Larry went home. His music has been keeping me company in his absence. Thanks for everything! God bless Larry's family.
I grew up listening to Larry Norman, and I was very sad when I learned he had passed away. My favorite album was "In Another Land." I loaned it to someone and never got it back. I have been trying to replace it for years. Whenever I would try to order one at the Christian book store, they would tell me that his albums were no longer being sold. This really bummed me out. Anyway, I love radical christians like Larry and Keith Green who weren't afraid to stand for God--which sometimes goes against conventional christianity. My dad always taught me to listen to God--not the church or man. Larry was one of the few christians who believed the same. Too many people follow the churches preaching and seldom read the bible for themselves to discover God's real truth. I thank God for Larry Norman and his radical nonconventional ways. We'll see him again, in another land.
I just found out about Larry's passing from wathing the Grammy's the other night. Larry was a great influence on my life. and i have fond memories of him. I listened to his music yesterday all day and many songs brought me to tears. ' I hope i'll see you in heaven "
It's sad to say goodbye to someone who was so much part of my youth, and the rest of life too. Larry was one of a kind. He could've and should've been up there with the giants of rock music, but he ploughed his own furrow, remained true to himself and left a legacy of great music. He is already missed very much.
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I always say he was the Beatles of Christian Rock.
Watch What You're Doing was another one that shook me awake, with what has to be the longest primal scream ever recorded in a song! WOW!
I Wish We'd All Been Ready spoke to my heart when I was 10 or 11 years old. I wanted to sing it, and I wanted to play guitar. Larry Norman was one of the reasons I began to play guitar, and his songs are still some of the most enjoyable for me to play. So, although I never met him, goodbye Larry. We miss you, and we'll see you when we're all together, in another land.
Where you're at, time doesn't exist, so in a moment, (heaven time) I may be standing right next to you, brother.
Interviewing Larry Norman
Steve Harvey Sep 07, 2009
Kevin (Sep 15, 2009)
1985 Sweden
Annette Anderson Feb 24, 2009
Christine Myers (Aug 18, 2009)
My Memory
melvis T. Brooks. Feb 14, 2009
But we have to trust in The Lord, just as LARRY NORMAN did - and as I listen to his music today, I just Thank GOD for LARRY NORMAN.
I sure do miss him, a great guy and a truly, truly great talent.
God Bless ya man.
MELVIS (uk)
Almost a Year in Heaven!
DL Snyder Feb 13, 2009
My Memory
meme Feb 11, 2009
I'm in shock
Glen-Eric Cummings Feb 11, 2009
I miss him
Neil Robinson Nov 06, 2008