Larry Norman Message Board

Date: Mar 21, 2008

RE: Leave a message for Larry Norman's family

Date: Mar 21, 2008

Will wrote:

I had first heard of Larry Norman, Only visiting this planet album when my younger brother left it out, back in the early 80's, I was lead to the Lord in 79',
I was and still am a rocker for music, and appreciated word for word Larrys lyrics spoke, and now knowing God gave me an ear to hear, rock or folk rock, it's all good, because Gods love makes me sing too.

God Bless you, in Christ,
William Finn
Saint Paul, MN.

Walkon4Jesus

Date: Mar 22, 2008

I found Larry's music in the 70's. I was a young, saved folk artist. I had the profound privilege to meet Larry in Ft. Wayne, Indiana at a christian musicians seminar. A friend (Chris Nail, drummer) and I had lunch with him and Randy Stonehill. No special arrangements. We were looking for a seat in the large dining room and Larry waved us over and we sat with him. Yes, I was starstruck. But, he was more like a friend. I didn't dare ask stupid questions about the rock scene and such. I didn't have a chance. He wanted to know about us and our band.

Later that year Larry came to Jacksonville, Florida and played at the Civic Auditorium and I told Chris that I hoped he would play The Parable. Chris disappeared during the intermission and retured for the rest of the concert. Larry sang The Parable for the closing song and I was amazed again at his songwriting. I later found out that Chris had gone to talk with him and tell him what I said. Chris told me that he had another song he was going to do, but he changed it just for me.

That was Larry. No frills. Just a really nice guy. I've met some stars in music, but Larry was satisfied with being stardust. I, too, in his shadow will strive to be the same.

As he walks the halls of his heavenly palace
I toast his life with my tears in his chalice

from the song Epitaph by
Morris Darby, Copyright © 2005

Date: Mar 22, 2008

I grew up with Larry in San Francisco. His parents took care of my sister and I when I was 4. His mom was my mom's sister. We shared the same room and learned to read together. Larry always was the inquisitive type, asking questions to find the answers. He would escort me to the movies downtown or to the swimming pools at Fleishacker's. We played in the Panhandle park, next to the Haight-Ashbury district. All the years I was with Larry, he never faltered, always seem to know where he was heading. He had great faith in God even at an early age. We always said our prayers at night and before supper. We were like brothers although we were first cousins. Finally, my dad remarried and I had my own family again. I still saw Larry at Grandma's on Easter and Christmas, but as the years passed we were seen together less and less. When he first started singing of Jesus I was a little disappointed because I thought he had great talent and could make it big. But of course I admired him for his courage to break out on his own and really sing something that young people could relate to.
Thirty years passed as Larry became a well known figure, a star. He performed in so many venues I cannot fathom. I finally went to his house in Oregon in 2004. He was so happy to see me. We shared old stories, photos, and went to lunch. I stayed for three days. It was like I found a lost love. As I write with some tears, I just want you to know that Larry was a genuine person who truly believed he was doing what he was here for.
I met hundreds of people at the funeral and I had no idea Larry had affected so many lives. I heard countless stories of how Larry helped them find that one-way road built on solid rock.
I feel I was blessed by sharing a bit of Larry's life and I want to thank you for the same.
May God bless you and yours, Happy Easter!
Cousin Bryce

Date: Mar 25, 2008

Charles

I have written in several places on this message board, but I do not believe I wrote to you directly in this thread. I just want to say thankyou to you, your mother, sisters (and all of the Norman family) for sharing your wonderful brother with us for so many years. As with everyone else on here, I feel so sad at the loss, but happier to read so many wonderful messages on here - and joy in the knowledge that Larry is at last where he wants to be. Strong Love, Strange Peace are the right words for it.

Thank you, also, for allowing us all the opportunity to share our joys and grief with all other followers of Larry through this marvellous messageboard. I hope it can continue.

Kind regards,

Steve, UK

Date: Mar 26, 2008

Dear Larry's Family,

I was so blessed to read Larry's "final love-letter" to us. There was just such a peace in his words. Larry knows where he is going. That made my think.

Larry was here in Germany and I did have the opportunity to see him in concert live 1989 together with DC Talk, ca. 1991, and 2007 for the last time and also to share about some short words. Well I am so blessed to be able to have known this great person. Would have liked to talk longer but there was not enough time late in the evening.

1994 I began to pray for Larry while being in bibleschool. I just felt like doing this because I was so blessed by his music and knew that his health was not well. God kept him alive for so many years ever since and now he is welcomed for heaven.

I just wanna say: Thank you Jesus. Thank you Larry. I pray that we meet in heaven. You made it and I'd like to make it, too.

Larry hast been a great blessing to so many.

God bless & there is nothing better than knowing that God has it all in HIS hands and will welcome us - if we believe in Him.

Wow, I am just so sad and also so happy at the same time. Larry will prepare the welcome party for uns in heaven I am sure. What would he say to us all exactly now?

Thank you & be blessed,
Lukas

Date: Mar 26, 2008

I caught his act about a hundred years ago in Towson Md. No doubt a different guy. My kind of Guy someone who spread the Gospel on his terms as he saw it. Not the mainstream type fella which attracted me to him. But one thing you have to remember. He was only visiting this planet. So we as believers will one day catch another gig of Larrys in a place where they wont call the cops if the music is to loud. Listen people ya never forget a lost loved one ya just cope with thier absence until you get that body. In larrys case it will be one without a heart because you wont need it to pump blood anymore.Yes he will be at the planet he's just been traveling to for 61 years....Larry Cheers!!!

Date: Mar 26, 2008

I tell ya reading through these countless testimonies of people who met the man just proves Larry was the real deal

Date: Mar 27, 2008

i bought 'upon this rock' when i became a Christian in the mid 70's..larry's music and his obvious love for our Saviour was an inspiration to me then..the first song i taught my daughter to play on the guitar was 'i wish we'd all been ready' this Christmas past,a song she has shared with her friends in our church youth group..Larry's influence goes on,thank the Lord for his faithfullness..it is with deep regret we heard tonight of Larry's passing away and our sincere sympathies are with you,his family and friends..the Lord bless you all at this time,til we are all reunited in that blessed place..Love in Christ,joe..

Date: Mar 27, 2008

Dear Charles and Family,
I was very sorry to hear about Larry passing. I hope God's peace is with you and your family.
I also wanted to tell you how much Larry's music has touched and inspired me and in turn my friends and family.
One of my first musical memories was listening to my dad play bass along to "In Another Land" at FULL VOLUME in our living room. (He had given up playing in bands to work and raise his family but still liked to rock every now and again.) Well... there was something about that album that just grabbed ahold of me. I think the cover seemed so weird... and that music!, I still remember thinking that the second verse of UFO (where the phased harmonies come in) sounded like something from another world. That album just simply fired up my imagination like maybe only my favorite movies back then(StarWars, Superman) did. I love alot of what i've heard by Larry since then but that particular album will always be one of my favorites. (BTW, I would LOVE to someday hear the "Compleat Trilogy" version... Any chance?)
Years later i was fortunate enough to see Larry in person at a small show in northern Michigan. It's another of my favorite memories. Larry was just as strange and amazing as i thought he might be. He ended up playing for close to 3 Hours! that night. What a show.
Anyway, I certainly consider Larry's music as one of the main reasons why I personally play music and am in a band.
I know Larry's music still means alot to my Dad as well...

God Bless
John Fossum

Date: Mar 27, 2008

Larry's songs helped keep my faith alive in the very strict church I grew up in. Now I am a missionary.
Favourite song:
"Sweet sweet song of salvation"

Date: Mar 27, 2008

Dear family and friends,I hope it will be of some comfort to know that Larry has reached so manny with God's love and his own, me included.
God works in manny way's and i firmely belief that he used Larry for His kingdom and it's trough Larry that i was reached by God's love when i was about to say farewell to God.
i'm verry gratefull for what Larry did and was fortunate enough to thank him when he was in Rotterdam, manny years ago.
I know that you'll miss him much,much more than i do,so i pray that God's love and strenght flows over your live's

only visiting this planet, Jozef

Date: Mar 27, 2008

Wow,

I just found out that Larry has passed. Please know that my prayers are with you. Also, if it's any consolation, I was at a concert that Larry gave back in 1980, and it was there I accepted Christ as my savior. Larry personally, along with the Holy Spirit, led me to the Lord. I, like so many others, was touched by his music and his gift of ministry. May God bless you and keep you in your time of sorrow.

Date: Mar 27, 2008

God bless you all, i pray for you in this difficult time

Date: Mar 27, 2008

My heart is with all who loved and miss Larry. It had been a few decades since I last saw Larry. It was always a special (annointed time) to pull out an old cassette and listen and join in with his songs. He would come to our restaurant in Missoula when he was ministering there. His message was delivered in an way to was easily entreated. Bitter Sweet Tears flowed at the news of his "Promotion". Larry thanks for your sharing with us at Emmaus Road. Peace to you all.

Date: Mar 28, 2008

Just a note to remind Larry's family how proud they should be of Larry for his faithfulness and his truth-telling. We will never--never--know the breadth of his influence in this world. But his honesty and his compassion obviously touched lots and lots of lives. His influence lives on in more ways than we can even recognize. Whatever is waiting "on the other side," Larry definitely "pushed back the darkness with his bravery." Blessings to one and all...

Date: Mar 28, 2008

Larry was a huge influence in my life. He showed me how to follow Jesus and be myself. I met him once, it was an honour. Now, again, he is our leader showing us that to die and be with Jesus is OK.
Thank you Larry that concert in Heaven will be something cant wait!

Date: Mar 29, 2008

Larry's music helped me develope my Christian walk. In 1977 I was a 15 year old with a hunger for understanding Jesus. Larry helped me understand and bridge the gap between who I was and the cultural changes in our society. Thank God for Larry's influence.
Jon Beam

Date: Mar 30, 2008

Thanks for sharing his life with us. Larry pushed me to want to share my life with God in a much more real way. When I first heard his music in the early 80's I thought I was dreaming. It spoke to me in a very special way.

Thanks from the deepest part of me,

David Smith

Date: Mar 30, 2008

Dear Norman family,

Yesterday we read in a Dutch Christian magazine about the Home-coming of our brother Larry Norman. We grieve together with you.
His music and lyrics helped us trough adolescence, with humour and wisdom he encouraged us to follow Jesus. His music bridged generation gaps and connected us to the former hippies / Youth for Christ-people in our church! In 1999 we married and in the service a friend sang Some say. Many non-believers were touched by this song. As you can see, Larry Norman's music belongs to our live, and it ever will be! God bless you!

Date: Mar 30, 2008

I had a similar experience.
I felt a certain need to put all the Larry Norman cd's i have on my computer. And i did, couldn't resist it. This feeling, this urge, just came out of the blue. When i had finished the job i just surfed to www.larrynorman.com and found out that he was gone to Heaven just a few days earlier.
From that moment on i am reading his lyrics,the website,surfing the net and looking on youtube just to find as much as possible about Larry's life and ministry.
A started reading my bible again after not doing so for a very long time. And guess what . . . i feel blessed again. A strong feeling of pushing back my own darkness, trying to find the light again that had been unlit many years ago. But it still kept slumbering in my mind and spirit. His lyrics do help a lot to understand what i'was going through in the years of my illness. Now i just wait and see what will happen next. One of the thing i did learn during my life is to be patient, listen carefully and not to judge lightly over others. And that, i must admit, i did a lot during my younger days when i was a babychristian. Untill it became dark and dimm in my own life and my personal relationship with Jesus. Maybe because of my young and foolish " knowing it all better than the rest" attitude. But now i am truly sad that Larry's gone, i just attended a concert of him once in my life, but it was enough to make me a fan of his work.
I thank God for letting " the rain fall down on the good and the bad and letting the rain also fall down on me."
I thank God for Larry's Ministry,his artwork,music and lyrics. I pray for his family,especially his mother.

Sevenbelt

Date: Mar 30, 2008

My heartfelt condolescences go out to all the members of the Norman family.

I will never forget the one concert I saw him give in Marietta, GA., although I had snuck off from work and my mom, who only believed in Southern Gospel music, -(
I will never forget my first taste of spirtual manhood, for having such a burning desire for the truth, and having to find a way to have it quenched, that did not break any laws of man.

I will never forget my college friends and acquaintances from Shorter College, introducing me, if only briefly to him, or was it just standing back stage and listening to him talk, after the concert, I was so starstruck at the time, I am not sure which it really was?

Although I never really or do not remember the real story on the relationship between my college friend Mike Spicer and Larry's promoter or father??....I do remember that, if it were not for Mike and Dale Hall, Dale is know a pastor of a church in Chattanooga, that has broken all kinds of growth records now,....I would have never seen that not so ill fated concert that changed my life, and helped me to plant seeds of Larry's Music and it's style within....deep within many religious circles in the Deep South, that had to be turned on their head concerning styles of worship, to a more celebrtative style of worship.

I too have my share of medical problems, and if any of them especially sleep apnea ever K.O."s my physical body, it is a comfort to know that I will see Larry again one day, along with the other people I have loved and cared for in my life...

"...and know you are gone so far away, I hope I will see again one day, and if I don't I'll see you in Heaven.."- Larry's Lyric that rings in my head to this day from the concert I went to.

"What makes men good Christians, makes them good citiizens.." Daniel Webster, Dec. 22, 1820.

Date: Mar 31, 2008

I just found out that Larry finally went home after so many years of visiting this planet. I had the privilege of seeing him in concert and taking a photo of him. I can only say "O my God" and weep for I am in such shock. I weep for Charles especially because I lost my own beloved dad just 2 years ago. My husband introduced me to Larry's music over 20 years ago. His body of work is staggering and he always glorified his Lord and Savior in each and every note. Thank you, Lord, for lending Larry to us. I pray special blessings for Kristin, Charles, and the Solid Rock family. His legacy has been passed to the generations of musicians who owe him so much for making Christian rock happen. Thank you for all the good music, Larry!! Rock on!

Date: Mar 31, 2008

Need to share this with you, I hope it's ok.
I met Larry way back in the 60's. I was only 12 years old. Larry stayed at our home every time he came to Redding to play at Sloopy's. I got to know him so well at such a tender age that he meant the world to me, he taught me hope, and from then on I loved that man. After the people broke up, I never saw Larry again for many years. Then one day I saw this white dove fly down to my car on the freeway and sat on the hood of my car in that jammed up bay area traffic, the bird just starred at me. I remember sitting there staring back at this bird and then a name popped into my head, Larry Norman. It bothered me for days, this bird and Larry Norman I kept thinking to myself. I called Gae (my sister) and told her about what happened. She said, Larry is probably thinking about you. She gave me info to find Larry. I called him and we talked and made plans for me to come see him. I was so thrilled! I went to see him in San Jose at a concert. I met his dad, sister, and bill, and many others. I took the photo's for him and always wondered how they came out as I wasn't a photographer, but I had a lot of fun trying. After the concert, as always, we went out to eat and Larry invited people to come. Larry and I talked all night I think. IT was like I never left his life. The next time I would see Larry was at a Spirit West Coast concert. I took my son so he could meet Larry.. Larry was only a man but the best man I ever met and he truly loved Jesus. I wanted Andy to meet him. I remember telling Larry that I felt Jesus wanted me to stay with him and take care of him. It was my turn to help him. He told me it would be too much of a burden for me. I got so mad at him for that. I felt so rejected. I loved him so much and I truly felt God wanted me to take care of him. I prayed about it hard and long, but Larry didn't think so. He said no. I think I wrote some mean letters at one time and I am so sorry for that. I know Larry knew I didn't mean any of it, but I never talked to him again after that, it was too painful for me. I was hurt, and I asked Jesus why all of this?. I was so mad at Jesus too. Years later...
I read Larry's Christmas Letter Dec. 2007 after his passing. I had to cried for a while because Larry came to realize some things in life I wished he could see back then, and it happened, and I also see now Larry's reasons. I wish with all my heart I could have been at his bedside so he could of seen me, so he could have known, he got through, I got it, but I wish I could have gotten it before he died and not after. IF I would have known, I would have come. Forgive me for being so far away that I didn't hear the Holy spirit calling me.
Larry didn't want me to miss his party though and when he saw I was going to miss it, he made sure I bought three boxes of cracker jacks. When my sister told me he passed away and I read what he said about the cracker jacks. It gave me peace that his spirit must have passed over me. That explains why I bought those cracker jacks. That's Larry, he never wanted to leave anyone out. He did his best to do what he felt Jesus called him to do and he did it well. I miss him and I love him. We are just passing through this life. I hope Larry is there waiting for us all to rejoice in our reunion and to praise the Lord Jesus.
Never hold a grudge, never be angry for more than a second, because if you do, you may end up regreting it as I do. Forgive me Larry for missing your party.
Please forgive me

Date: Mar 31, 2008

He is now in another and better land.

Date: Apr 1, 2008

In the early 80's being a poor college student in San Jose, I ordered some albums and asked if I could pick them up instead of having to pay for shipping. I had no idea at that time that it was Larry's parents house. When I got there, I met Joe, Larry's dad. He was really nice. He told me stories about Larrys albums, the canned answer he and Larry came up with for common questions, and just enjoyed sharing with me. After talking with him for a while and picking up my stuff I mentioned to Joe that if he needed help at an upcoming concert I could help. I was fortunate to be able to work the table and help sell merchandise and got a free curb your dogma t-shirt out of the deal. JAll that aside, I sit here now in grief, learning just recently about Larrys passing. Growing up was a difficult time for me. I gained great comfort from the music of Larry Norman, Randy Stonehill, and Phil Keaggy. In my trouble, I found great comfort. Hearing of Larrys passing takes me back there again. Im so thankful for Larry and his music, really Gods music. The music challenged my thinking and even today as I listen to it again, continues to challenge me and how I look at the world. I feel so much that I wish I knew how to express. For now, I say Thank you. Were all messed up and are stumbling in our very imperfect way toward the cross. Making mistakes, falling down, and getting back up. With the love of a perfect Father who knows us and our ways. Always an encouraging voice.

Darrin Hatakeda
Redmond, WA

Date: Apr 1, 2008

Your Life's a Play You Can't Rehearse

Date: Apr 2, 2008

RE: Leave a message for Larry Norman's family

Date: Apr 2, 2008

When I was 14 years old (back in 1969) I went to a week long summer camp at Thousand Pines Camp in Crestline, CA. A camp counselor there turned me on to Larry Norman. He had his new record album "Upon This Rock". That counselor could see how much I loved the music and surprised me by giving me the album! I STILL HAVE IT!

Ever since, I have loved, been ministered to, enlighten, and liberated by Larry's music. I have also played (live) and recorded a number of Larry Norman songs over the years. Larry Norman has had a huge influence in my life and musical career as a professional drummer (and wanna-be guitar/bass/player/singer).

I saw him play live a couple of times. Once at Fullerton Park in the early 70's, and again about 10 or 12 years ago at Cuesta College in SLO County. My only regret is that I never took the time to express my thanks to him directly. I hope that I'll meet him when I get to Heaven.

Steve Hilstein
San Luis Obispo, CA

Date: Apr 2, 2008

Larry Norman helped me and other teenage boys (at the time) get off of the devils-rock-n-roll and onto God's-rock-n-roll. I heard "UFO" and that was it - I was hooked. I got out of a worldly rock band and started a Christian rock band with my brother Steve. Why should the devil have all the good music? Larry Norman's music directly affected my life as a boy growing up in a messed up world. I related to his style of honesty, integrity, and genuine-ness. You gotta watch what your doing...really got to me as well.

I've seen Larry play live a few times, and met him once in Trenton New Jersey in the early 80s. A bunch of us at arrived early for the concert and was just driving by the place before getting something to eat. Guess who was also just arriving. I rolled my window down and beeped. I said: "are you Larry Norman"? And he said "Yes, would you like to help us backstage?". Of course we leaped out of the car and help Larry carry all his records and stuff backstage. I remember him talking about having eaten "another" big mac and that he had problems remembering what town he was playing in next; being on the road so long. Man, I remember this like it was yesterday.

That night he closed with "I wish we've all been ready" and I can still feel the heaviness in his heart for all the people there that night. Alot of teens were there just for the rock music, and he nailed them. That song can still make me weep (especially the live version)....when Larry screams "Why?" towards the end of the song.

Anyways, I will continue to enjoy his music, especially a "live" tape that I have of him. He started Christian rock-n-roll in my book and every Christian artist out there needs to pay tribute to this man!

Date: Apr 2, 2008

Dear family of Larry Norman,

Yesterday I heard the news that LArry has passed away. And that news did something with me. I started thinking of the first concert I visited. It was in 1982 in the Netherlands, I was 12 years old and not busy with God at all.
I remember that I was Impressed by the way he made music and how he spread the gospel. I believe that this concert was one of the influences that brought me to God.
Take care and wishing you all the best

Kind regards,

Wim

Date: Apr 3, 2008

My heart goes out Larry Norman's family, I hope they find peace in knowing Larry is now home, where he belongs.
I've grown up my whole life listening to Larry Norman, I was lucky enough to watch him do what he did best, and have a photo taken with him and my brother.
When my Dad told me I could hear the saddness in his voice, it's so hard to believe his gone.
I hope his family know how much he touched the lives of other people, his words were beautiful. One of my fav is "If the bombs fall" I'm listening to it now, in his honour.
Just know we pray for you all, God bless xxx

Date: Apr 3, 2008

I only went to one concert, but was greatly influenced by his music, ministry and life. Larry's In Another Land album was the very first that started my collection. I know that Jesus will say, "Well Done, Larry. You were a good and faithful servant!" Thank you Larry for blessing my life and those around me with your straightforward and uncompromising message.

I truly miss you, Larry and wish God's peace, surpassing love and comfort during this time to the Family.

Thank you Charley for posting this and giving of yourself to allow us to post our expressions and memories.

God Bless you all,
John Weber
Minnesota

Date: Apr 3, 2008

I turned a friend of mine onto Larry's music - instead of just buying his albums, he promptly scheduled Larry to do a concert up here in Portland, and he even became friends and traveled with Larry on some of his concerts - through my friend I was able to meet Larry, and when my friend died of brain cancer Larry came to his funeral and spoke - Larry and Matt are now back together again, kicking it up in heaven. While I'm sad for his family and friends because he will be missed - Larry is in a better place.

Date: Apr 3, 2008

The measure of a man

Date: Apr 3, 2008

RE: Leave a message for Larry Norman's family

Date: Apr 5, 2008

I loved Larry and his music. In the late 1970's, it wasn't cool to be a radical Christian. I faced a lot of opposition, not only from the world, but also from fellow Christians. Larry and his music gave me strength, inspiration, and courage to stand up and witness for Jesus regardless of what people said or thought about me. I remember one night my friend Tommy and I were invited to a party at my cousin's house. We debated about whether to go or not, but for some reason we felt we needed to go. When we walked in everyone was getting high and listening to AC/DC and Zeppelin. We witnessed to a few people and then I went over to the stereo and slipped on "Only Visiting This Planet". By about the third tract everyone at the party was setting around listening to the songs and asking us questions. What a witness! Tommy and I would later organize the first Jesus Rock concert in the Houston area. That concert opened the door for others to follow. About a year later, Larry came to Houston in concert. I'll never forget that night. To this day, it was the best performance by a musician I have ever seen. I just got done listening to Larry sing "Goodbye, Farewell". It brought tears to my eyes. As painful as it is to see him go, we know we will all see him again. Goodbye Larry. Thanks for everything!

Date: Apr 7, 2008

I was rearranging my stereo system and came across Larrys' cd "Home At Last", and of course since I've been a Norman fan since the early seventies when I was a teenager, I popped it in. While I was listening, I remembered that I promised a few months back that I would become a member of the fan club when I had saved up enough money. I got my income tax return back, so I thought I would go ahead and join. When I got to the website, "Country Church" was playing and I couldn't help but break down and weep. I didn't know God had called him home. He has been the greatest comfort to me for so many years, and I don't know of anyone who could possibly replace him on this earth as a pioneer and writer of christian music for today and the next 100 years. HE will be sorely missed by the christian community and by me in particular. I always loved and appreciated his music. See you later, Larry

Date: Apr 8, 2008

Would it be crass of me to ask questions?
What next?

Who is going to pick up the baton? Who is going to be the one, or the dozen who is reformation era blunt with those of us who struggle to walk Christs walk or who holds a light to the industry of Christian music so that what goes on behind the screen is a little more visable, which makes us all, the producers and consumers of music that glorifies Christ, more conscientious? Who is going to tell the next upstart, back stage at the Doves, that if he cant sing his song on the street corner then why is he singing? (see earlier Clay Crosse post)

Larry made us all a little uncomfortable at times. I spent 20 years in radio most of it in Christian AC radio. And the guy that challenged me as a pubescent teen, is the same guy that challenged me as a station manager, 20 years later, at a couple of the better stations in the country. Who is going to do that to the next generation of "performers"?

If life is like a relay, where one runner picks up the baton of the previous runner, who picked up the baton from Larry? Or did he just entertain us? Did he just ask reflective questions that made us go "Hmm?"? Or did he in fact inspire us?

Rare is the man that says, what needs to be said, but in Heaven he celebrates after he's dead.

God Bless the family Norman. We cry with you as another voice in the wilderness, lost.

Date: Apr 8, 2008

Larry is a saint of highest order! I have thoroughly enjoyed his music, talent and Christian witness over the years. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I look forward to meeting all of you in heaven one glorious day!

Date: Apr 9, 2008

I know that this was Larry's B-Day, it is mine also, it is the first one I will not be able to celebrate in the same way knowing he is not here to share it w/ me. I know that he is getting to spend it in a much better place and w/ a much better crowd at his party. I will miss him and his music more then people will understand and my B-day will not be the same.
I have been a fan ever since I got save over 20 years ago and have seen him in concert more times then I can remember. His music has gotten me through a lot in my life and I know it will get me through even more. I only wish I could find even more of it on CD in my local area.
To his family I would like to experss my love and prayers as you to remember him on his (our) B-Day.

Date: Apr 9, 2008

Larry was a good friend at Campbell High School where we both attended high school. We both loved to perform music, he on the stage with his "band" and me with the high school orchestra. We renewed our friendship at the high school reunions at 5 year intervals. He used to tease me about my involvement in church (I later married a minister) and I used to worry about his "way out" lifestyle in the L.A. area, but then we found we had much in common as we talked about Jesus and what he meant to our lives. I just discovered the article in Christianity Today about his death and wanted to share how much he meant to me and how I watched his musical career over the years. Please know that there are many like me who he has touched over the years by his great witness and personal struggles.

Many prayers for his family and loved ones from his "old" friend,
Patty

Date: Apr 9, 2008

Larry Norman was my introduction to Christian Rock when I was still very young. My oldest cousin was in his teens and we'd sit around listening to 'this new record'. through my teens in the 80's, I would enjoy discovering Larry's earlier work and memorized 'Moses', 'I Wish We'd all been Ready' and 'The Rock that Doesn't Roll'. I listed 'Why Should the Devil have all the Good Music' as my favourite song in my Grade 12 yearbook.
I was lucky enough to see him in concert here in Kelowna in the early 90's. I was completely unprepared when he came out on stage - I couldn't even stand!
His legacy lives on! I loved bands like Petra, White Heart and DeGarmo & Key in the 80's and I know they all owe much of their ministries and careers to Larry's ground-breaking album of '69.
See you in Heaven, Larry!

Date: Apr 9, 2008

Who Will Carry Larry's Cross?

Date: Apr 10, 2008

RE: Leave a message for Larry Norman's family

Date: Apr 10, 2008

My sympathy to you and may God give you peace in this time of grief.
I know others have said it, but it is true...Larry was a brave pioneer in Christian music.
Those of us who were young and got saved in the early 70's had very little "contemporary Christian" music to listen to. (Honeytree, 2nd Chapter of Acts) Then we heard Larry! So cool!
Early sounds by Keith Green, Petra, Randy Stonehill carried us through too.
I looked at the "kids" in their early 20's on the praise and worship team at my church last Sunday...in their jeans. And I thought....do they even have a clue of the price that was paid to get praise and worship to where it is today.
Thank you Larry Norman. You paid the price...well done.
And God bless you and yours...always.

Date: Apr 11, 2008

Message for the family

Date: Apr 11, 2008

RE: Leave a message for Larry Norman's family

Date: Apr 12, 2008

Charly and Family, I remember you guys performing back in the 80's when I was just getting into Christian music, and a friend told me about you guys playing at Lakeland High School in Lagrange, Indiana. What a blessing you guys were to me when you guys rocked the devil rightout'of Lagrange, Indiana you guys even rocked the devil out so much, you guys scared the devil out of the electical power and you guys had to perform in the dark and with no sound, the blessed thing was we could still see Jesus in you guys as we could see and hear you just fine, Larry I will soon get to see you in Heaven as you always sang about, Godspeed all of you guys and God Bless, Jim Mehl

Date: Apr 12, 2008

Gary Welling from Nashville,TN wrote:

Gary Welling, SonshinePhotography,Nashville,TN

There are alot of things I could share about Larry and the times I was able to interview him when I was on the radio, and seeing him at cornerstone concert and talking with Charley and Larry and having a good time..... But the thing I want to share is that, because of In Another Land and his other albums back in that era, is why I am walking faithfully with God today... the message in the lyrics and the beat just captured me and kept me wanting more and more of what christian music on the rock end had to offer back then... I did grow up in the church and was a christian, but I was given a couple of In Another Land when I was in high school and it made a lasting effect on my life.... I now photograph models, and artists, and have witnessed to tons and tons of these clients, and prayed for and with several of them also.... Years and years ago I saw Larry in concert, where he performed "the tune" and I just wanted to encourage Charley and the family of Larry that " the tune" is still living throughout those people who have heard and/or seen Larry and those that have yet to experience Larry through his music... I am sure he is already having great times singing up there with Jesus and Rich Mullins and those others who are now there with him... Thanks again for allowing Larry to share Jesus Christ to the world these last 60 years!!!

Gary, so good to hear you're doing in the Lord, do you remember that night in Lagrange, Indiana and seeing this bright star, I sure do, thanks for letting me know about this concert and seeing this bright star in such a dark sky called Larry Norman and Band, Jim Mehl