Larry Norman Message Board

Charles Norman

Several people requested a message board so they could leave comments or share stories about Larry. Please feel free to write something. It will be of great comfort to Larry's friends and family. Thank you, Charles Norman

Larry Jacobsen

Hi Larry's family and friends... Larry changed the lenses I looked at the world, church and music through. I went to my backup hard drives and dug up about 100 songs, and have been listening all day. Thanks for sharing him with us...even in his last days and years. I'm energized by his devotion and pe...

Steven Whitener

In the late 90s I discovered larry's Music and would request it every sunday at midnight (start of the day) when a local station played Christian rock. iweas smoking pot drinking and living a downward spiral untill 12/13/98 when I turned it over to God with why dont you look into Jesus on the radio once...

Billy Glennen

Larry's music had an influence on me shortly after I became a born-again Christian at age 16, nearly thirty years ago. He spoke to my soul that sacred music could be made in the contemporary medium and remain relevant decades later. I am a better man, lyricist, songwriter, and Christian due to his t...

FireBrand

he is walking in Glory the sting of death cannot harm him:) it is sad when a Saint leaves us but far better to be Home. Come Holy Spirit and pour Your Grace and Mercy upon the entire family and all his friends, fill them Lord with your Comfort for You Lord sent us the Comforter because we need Him. I Am the Resu...

Ray Sievers

I survived the dark years and clung to Jesus largely because of the example set by Larry. His music helped in dying to Christ, enough to barely survive and keep on. Understanding came much later about being crucified with our Lord; Larry's life showed us all about that. Now he sings in the Holy Rose...

Tarvo Laakso

Hi Larrys family! My name is Tarvo Laakso and I work as a pastor in Finland. They call me rock-pastor and I think that Larry showed me something that leaded to preach and sing as I do. We were warming Larry and Alwyn Wall Band 1976 (?) here in Tampere. I really want to thank my saviour Jesus that Larry could...

Anonymous

Why Should The Devil Have all the good musicians? He was a legend of humble stature He was a warrior who fought for what was right Maybe it was his heart, maybe his nature But he never lost his God given sight. Couldve been a household name Couldve been known for his influence They said, only if he didnt sin...

Lionel FIVAZ - Switzerland

Dear unknown friends, Friends and family memebers of Larry Norman. I was probably 19 y.o. when I first heard about Larry Norman. At that time, I lived in London and was a member of the "Good News" band (Salvation Army music group), and so, we played in some programs in which Larry was most pr...

Marijke

Dear family, May the Lord comfort you during this time of loss. And such a great loss Larry's homecoming is. Thank God though for sending Larry into our world, he made an enormous difference. It's my prayer that Larry's impact will continue still and will keep on touching the lives of unbelievers. W...

Stefan Lundén

My musical "God" has passed away! Since I was 17 (20 years ago) I have loved Larrys music. Some songs ment alot for me regarding relationships to people and to God. I have always wanted to see him live, he sometimes came to Norway, but as far as I know he never came to Sweden, at least at regular b...

Greg, Jude, James & Grace

To Charles, Kristin, Micheal, Nancy & the Norman family. Larry was truly a servant of God. His ministry throughout the years touched all of us. Seeds were sown & flourished into beautiful souls in every generation who heard God's message through him. Larry, given so much in your life. ...

claypot

This tribute to Larry was just posted on JesusFreakBlog.com: Many of you may have heard by now that Larry Norman, considered by most people to be t...

Stephen Aintree

To all at Larry Norman.com No words can really express my love and admiration for a man who has been part of my psyche since the early 70s, and a tremendous influence on me musically and spiritually throughout that time. I was lucky enough to see Larry at the Liverpool Philharmonic Hall in the 70s, and sp...

Thomas Jay Oord

Much of my childhood was spent listening to Larry Norman. His words and music profoundly shaped the way I saw the world. His lyrics opened up new vistas, and his social consciousness was provocative. I've been listening to his music and watching youtube videos of Larry the past 24 hours. I miss him...

Anonymous

Larry's music showed me the face of the real Jesus while I was at Uni and in my late teens. His songs reflected kingdom values. He sang of the things that Jesus spoke and cared about. He helped me meet him. I sit here in tears, grateful for what he gave me, mourning for the loss of a man I never really knew, an...

Anonymous

Dear Larry, Thanks for everything you meande to me personally!!! Dear family, May the good Lord comfort you all! Love from Holland

MIke

I don't know what to say. We are so many that loved his music and songs. His lyrics have made more impact on me than the most of the books I have read and preachers I have heard. I saw him live only once when he visited Sweden in the end of the 80's. My thought goes to his family and close friends, may God giv...

Brad

I want to express my condolencences to the family of Larry Norman. I first heard Larry's music in 1976. I followed him faithfully, reading interviews by him and listening to so much of his music. This was during a time where I struggled deeply with depression and wondered about God. Larry was more o...

Kate

I loved Larry Norman, a brother in Christ, a superior songwriter and musician, and a beautiful person. He touched my life so much - he made me laugh, he made me sing, he made my soul soar with joy in the Lord, he truly set my soul on fire. The security that comes with Christianity is that we can be sure that...

John Kerkemeyer

How fittingly simple are the words that Larry chose to leave us with. We are all prizes to our heavenly Father... prizes to be cherished... to be longed for... and to finally be had. We'll all miss you, but now heaven has it's "righteous rocker" and the amps just got turned up to 10! "O...

Bob Lyons

I had the honor of opening, for Larry, back in the early 1980s. He was a very gifted and kind man. That day, Larry had travelled, for many hours, to get to the Boston area, and his travel group had arrived late. Larry had helped with set up, performed for several hours, was swarmed by hundreds se...

Fr John Chagnon

O God of all spirits and flesh, who has trampled down death, and made powerless the devil, and given life to thy world: Do thou the same Lord give rest to the soul of they departed servant Larry in a place of brightness, a place of verdure, a place of repose whence all sickness and sighing have fled away......

Christine

I am so sad to hear the news of Larry's passing. I just want his family to know they will be in my prayers today even as I homeschool my 2 children today. Thank you, Larry for all the great music, God's music, for being strong enough to stand up and do what's right, to share Jesus' love with others and not bein...

Randy S. Delbridge Phx. AZ

Larry was such an inspiration to me for attempt to communicate Jesus through music. His new style of lyrics and thoughts enabled me to "cross over" the traditional line in writing. I would sing "He's an Unidentified flying object" everywhere I could and always my very favori...

Randy S. Delbridge

Larry was a great inspiration to me in trying to communicate Jesus through music. I sang "He's an unidentified flying object" I don't know how many times to anyone who would listen and of course my very favorite, "One Way". Sure gonna miss you Larry but you got to go home and hear &...

Brian and Linda

We host Good Morning Radio on WRXT Lynchburg, VA. Our coverage area goes into NC and WV. This morning, we set aside one hour just to honor a man who has profoundly influenced Christian music as we know it today. We played some of Larry's music but the favorite was "Why Should the Devil Have All the G...

Brad

Thanks for the music and ministry. Your music helped keep me on the straight and narrow as a teenager. It must be awesome to be in the very presence of God! Blessings to your family as they celebrate your homegoing!

Tom

Larry started something bigger than life...he woke the sleeping musical soul. Certainly he may not have forseen every direction Christian music has gone - and may have been disappointed with some - but he knew that music came first from God, as does every good thing! Thank you Larry, friends and fam...

David Whitaker

To the family and friends, a heart felt hug of encouragement. As a fan from the 60's on, I feel a great sadness, but also a great joy. I am so glad for the final words Larry left. Words that leave great encouragement, spiritual wealth, and direction. Larry's life impacted mine early on. As a youngster I ha...

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	Leave a message for Larry Norman's family ( First … Last » ) (Preview) Several people requested a message board so they could leave comments or share stories about Larry. Please feel free to write something. It will be of great comfort to Larry's friends and family. Thank you, Charles Norman	Charles Norman	1060	241749	Apr 12, 2008 by Jim Mehl at jmehl77@yahoo.com
	he touched my music (Preview) Hi Larry's family and friends... Larry changed the lenses I looked at the world, church and music through. I went to my backup hard drives and dug up about 100 songs, and have been listening all day. Thanks for sharing him with us...even in his last days and years. I'm energized by his devotion and pe...	Larry Jacobsen	0	7525	Feb 26, 2008 by Larry Jacobsen
	saved my life (Preview) In the late 90s I discovered larry's Music and would request it every sunday at midnight (start of the day) when a local station played Christian rock. iweas smoking pot drinking and living a downward spiral untill 12/13/98 when I turned it over to God with why dont you look into Jesus on the radio once...	Steven Whitener	3	7744	Mar 5, 2008 by Urs HEINZ
	Sojourner (Preview) Larry's music had an influence on me shortly after I became a born-again Christian at age 16, nearly thirty years ago. He spoke to my soul that sacred music could be made in the contemporary medium and remain relevant decades later. I am a better man, lyricist, songwriter, and Christian due to his t...	Billy Glennen	0	6666	Feb 26, 2008 by Billy Glennen
	Larry Norman (Preview) he is walking in Glory the sting of death cannot harm him:) it is sad when a Saint leaves us but far better to be Home. Come Holy Spirit and pour Your Grace and Mercy upon the entire family and all his friends, fill them Lord with your Comfort for You Lord sent us the Comforter because we need Him. I Am the Resu...	FireBrand	0	6668	Feb 26, 2008 by FireBrand
	He kept me from dying so many times (Preview) I survived the dark years and clung to Jesus largely because of the example set by Larry. His music helped in dying to Christ, enough to barely survive and keep on. Understanding came much later about being crucified with our Lord; Larry's life showed us all about that. Now he sings in the Holy Rose...	Ray Sievers	0	6705	Feb 26, 2008 by Ray Sievers
	Consolations! (Preview) Hi Larrys family! My name is Tarvo Laakso and I work as a pastor in Finland. They call me rock-pastor and I think that Larry showed me something that leaded to preach and sing as I do. We were warming Larry and Alwyn Wall Band 1976 (?) here in Tampere. I really want to thank my saviour Jesus that Larry could...	Tarvo Laakso	0	6246	Feb 26, 2008 by Tarvo Laakso
	Why should the devil have all the good musicians? (Preview) Why Should The Devil Have all the good musicians? He was a legend of humble stature He was a warrior who fought for what was right Maybe it was his heart, maybe his nature But he never lost his God given sight. Couldve been a household name Couldve been known for his influence They said, only if he didnt sin...	Anonymous	6	9110	Mar 12, 2008 by Bill Paldino
	Goodbye Larry ! (Preview) Dear unknown friends, Friends and family memebers of Larry Norman. I was probably 19 y.o. when I first heard about Larry Norman. At that time, I lived in London and was a member of the "Good News" band (Salvation Army music group), and so, we played in some programs in which Larry was most pr...	Lionel FIVAZ - Switzerland	3	6768	Mar 5, 2008 by Urs HEINZ
	Leave a message for Larry Norman's family (Preview) Dear family, May the Lord comfort you during this time of loss. And such a great loss Larry's homecoming is. Thank God though for sending Larry into our world, he made an enormous difference. It's my prayer that Larry's impact will continue still and will keep on touching the lives of unbelievers. W...	Marijke	0	6306	Feb 26, 2008 by Marijke
	We will sing Rock ´n Roll in heaven, Jesus Larry, me and alot of saints! (Preview) My musical "God" has passed away! Since I was 17 (20 years ago) I have loved Larrys music. Some songs ment alot for me regarding relationships to people and to God. I have always wanted to see him live, he sometimes came to Norway, but as far as I know he never came to Sweden, at least at regular b...	Stefan Lundén	0	6034	Feb 26, 2008 by Stefan Lundén
	Servant called home (Preview) To Charles, Kristin, Micheal, Nancy & the Norman family. Larry was truly a servant of God. His ministry throughout the years touched all of us. Seeds were sown & flourished into beautiful souls in every generation who heard God's message through him. Larry, given so much in your life. ...	Greg, Jude, James & Grace	0	6290	Feb 26, 2008 by Greg, Jude, James & Grace
	Welcome home, Larry. The concert is just beginning... (Preview) This tribute to Larry was just posted on JesusFreakBlog.com: Many of you may have heard by now that Larry Norman, considered by most people to be t...	claypot	0	6017	Feb 26, 2008 by claypot
	Goodbye, farewell (Preview) To all at Larry Norman.com No words can really express my love and admiration for a man who has been part of my psyche since the early 70s, and a tremendous influence on me musically and spiritually throughout that time. I was lucky enough to see Larry at the Liverpool Philharmonic Hall in the 70s, and sp...	Stephen Aintree	0	5993	Feb 26, 2008 by Stephen Aintree
	RE: Larry's Words Still Haunt (Preview) Much of my childhood was spent listening to Larry Norman. His words and music profoundly shaped the way I saw the world. His lyrics opened up new vistas, and his social consciousness was provocative. I've been listening to his music and watching youtube videos of Larry the past 24 hours. I miss him...	Thomas Jay Oord	0	6301	Feb 26, 2008 by Thomas Jay Oord
	Touched by the raw honesty of Larry's Lyrics (Preview) Larry's music showed me the face of the real Jesus while I was at Uni and in my late teens. His songs reflected kingdom values. He sang of the things that Jesus spoke and cared about. He helped me meet him. I sit here in tears, grateful for what he gave me, mourning for the loss of a man I never really knew, an...	Anonymous	1	5730	Feb 26, 2008 by Andrew Duff
	Thank you so much, Larry!!!! (Preview) Dear Larry, Thanks for everything you meande to me personally!!! Dear family, May the good Lord comfort you all! Love from Holland	Anonymous	3	5955	Apr 10, 2008 by TheCour****cher
	Thank You for the Music (Preview) I don't know what to say. We are so many that loved his music and songs. His lyrics have made more impact on me than the most of the books I have read and preachers I have heard. I saw him live only once when he visited Sweden in the end of the 80's. My thought goes to his family and close friends, may God giv...	MIke	0	5722	Feb 26, 2008 by MIke
	Impacted by his life (Preview) I want to express my condolencences to the family of Larry Norman. I first heard Larry's music in 1976. I followed him faithfully, reading interviews by him and listening to so much of his music. This was during a time where I struggled deeply with depression and wondered about God. Larry was more o...	Brad	0	5639	Feb 26, 2008 by Brad
	Larry Norman (Preview) I loved Larry Norman, a brother in Christ, a superior songwriter and musician, and a beautiful person. He touched my life so much - he made me laugh, he made me sing, he made my soul soar with joy in the Lord, he truly set my soul on fire. The security that comes with Christianity is that we can be sure that...	Kate	0	5538	Feb 26, 2008 by Kate
	A Prize in a box of Cracker Jacks (Preview) How fittingly simple are the words that Larry chose to leave us with. We are all prizes to our heavenly Father... prizes to be cherished... to be longed for... and to finally be had. We'll all miss you, but now heaven has it's "righteous rocker" and the amps just got turned up to 10! "O...	John Kerkemeyer	0	5749	Feb 26, 2008 by John Kerkemeyer
	message for Larry's family (Preview) I had the honor of opening, for Larry, back in the early 1980s. He was a very gifted and kind man. That day, Larry had travelled, for many hours, to get to the Boston area, and his travel group had arrived late. Larry had helped with set up, performed for several hours, was swarmed by hundreds se...	Bob Lyons	1	5966	Apr 11, 2008 by Dennis Thompson
	May his memory be eternal! (Preview) O God of all spirits and flesh, who has trampled down death, and made powerless the devil, and given life to thy world: Do thou the same Lord give rest to the soul of they departed servant Larry in a place of brightness, a place of verdure, a place of repose whence all sickness and sighing have fled away......	Fr John Chagnon	1	5855	Feb 27, 2008 by John Hewitt
	prayers for the family (Preview) I am so sad to hear the news of Larry's passing. I just want his family to know they will be in my prayers today even as I homeschool my 2 children today. Thank you, Larry for all the great music, God's music, for being strong enough to stand up and do what's right, to share Jesus' love with others and not bein...	Christine	0	5477	Feb 26, 2008 by Christine
	Sure gonna miss you (Preview) Larry was such an inspiration to me for attempt to communicate Jesus through music. His new style of lyrics and thoughts enabled me to "cross over" the traditional line in writing. I would sing "He's an Unidentified flying object" everywhere I could and always my very favori...	Randy S. Delbridge Phx. AZ	0	5915	Feb 26, 2008 by Randy S. Delbridge Phx. AZ
	Sure gonna miss you (Preview) Larry was a great inspiration to me in trying to communicate Jesus through music. I sang "He's an unidentified flying object" I don't know how many times to anyone who would listen and of course my very favorite, "One Way". Sure gonna miss you Larry but you got to go home and hear &...	Randy S. Delbridge	0	5627	Feb 26, 2008 by Randy S. Delbridge
	Honored Larry on Good Morning Radio (Preview) We host Good Morning Radio on WRXT Lynchburg, VA. Our coverage area goes into NC and WV. This morning, we set aside one hour just to honor a man who has profoundly influenced Christian music as we know it today. We played some of Larry's music but the favorite was "Why Should the Devil Have All the G...	Brian and Linda	0	5739	Feb 26, 2008 by Brian and Linda
	Thank you! (Preview) Thanks for the music and ministry. Your music helped keep me on the straight and narrow as a teenager. It must be awesome to be in the very presence of God! Blessings to your family as they celebrate your homegoing!	Brad	1	5496	Feb 26, 2008 by Anonymous
	"Pioneer" doesn't begin to say it... (Preview) Larry started something bigger than life...he woke the sleeping musical soul. Certainly he may not have forseen every direction Christian music has gone - and may have been disappointed with some - but he knew that music came first from God, as does every good thing! Thank you Larry, friends and fam...	Tom	0	6210	Feb 26, 2008 by Tom
	You surely were only a Pilgrim here (Preview) To the family and friends, a heart felt hug of encouragement. As a fan from the 60's on, I feel a great sadness, but also a great joy. I am so glad for the final words Larry left. Words that leave great encouragement, spiritual wealth, and direction. Larry's life impacted mine early on. As a youngster I ha...	David Whitaker	0	5755	Feb 26, 2008 by David Whitaker
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