Friday, October 17, 2008

The Outlaw Larry Norman

There’s a new documentary out about Contemporary Christian Music pioneer Larry Norman. Fallen Angel: The Outlaw Larry Norman by David Di Sabatino tells the story of Norman’s alleged abandoned son and dips into questionable business dealings. Norman died of heart failure earlier this year in Salem, Oregon at the age of 60. He stirred controversy in the 70’s with songs like Why Should the Devil Have All the Good Music? and I wish We’d all Been Ready. The Gospel Music Association inducted him into the group’s Hall of Fame in 2001. He introduced Randy Stonehill to Christianity and produced his first few albums.

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