Larry Norman Message Board

Matthias Mittelstädt

Summer 1980: our honeymoon brought my wife and me to the Greenbelt festival in England. One of the announced top-acts was Larry Norman. There were many rumors before the festival whether Larry will show up or not. Finally he did. 20000 people expected a hot rock concert, but he entered the huge stage...

Harry J Harris

HI Guys. So much I could say from when I first heard of Larry and his music. 1970/71 was when I heard his sweet sweet song of Salvation. all the others including The rock that doesnt roll, which we were singing in Govan glasgow this last year at an open air are all well imprinted on my heart. Bu...

Janet Yoder of OH

As a child growing up in the early '70s, I remember singing "I Wish We'd All Been Ready" at church not having a clue who had written it. It wasn't until the early '80s when I met my husband that I found out it was Larry Norman. I still hadn't heard his name until this time. My husband, Tim, had...

Marvin

we are thinking of Larry family and are praying for you. today in church we listen to a man and woman playing and singing "I wish we all been ready" It was a wonderful service. our prayers are with you all. God bless. We look forward to hearing Larry sing in heaven. marvin

Chris Wienand

Hi Deepest love and freedom. I got saved in the 70's in South Africa and found my musical sanity in Larry's music. Planting a sane honest transperant community in the early 80's, deeply fashioned by the passion of those days... I honor and appreciate his memory and impact in fashioning our genera...

David

It has been a profound mystery to me how shunned Larry was by the Church and the Christian Music industry. Being the pioneer of Christian Rock couldn't have been easy on Larry...but his perserverance and faithfulness to his call have not gone unnoticed by thousands of people across the world. Th...

Cheryl

I remember Larry & Randy Stonehill at the Jesus festivals way back in the 70's, I then only about 17 years old..That was when "Jesus Music" was just coming out & oh how welcoming that was.. I loved Larry's long hair & his charisma.. Looking forward to meeting him in person along...

Cynthia (Aka CeCe) Andrews

I know this would be a topic that many people could sign under. I remember putting the record on my turn-table and listening to the words and the music and making a commitment to the same Awesome savior that Larry had!

Jürgen Eisenberg

I first heard a few of Larry's songs sung by Judy McKenzie & David Cook at a Gospel Festival in '72 or '73 in Belgium and was amazed and blessed by these songs. A bit later I heard all his albums, saw him perform in Lenzburg, Switzerland in '75 and the piece 'The Tune' kept my thoughts occupied for a whol...

John Waller

I was Larry's drummer on a few of his tours to Australia. I remember Larry as a real, candid and likeable guy who didn't mind making himself vulnerable and always gave a big piece of himself in his performances. We had many laughs on tour and we, Jon Linn, Charlie and Larry and I, would have hours and hours...

Jack Kalf

Though I am not musically inclined myself, like most of americas youth I listened, good or bad, I was 20 years old, very disillusioned with life, had just married my pregnant girl friend, done the drug thing and other things I would rather not remember when I heard , Why don,t you look into Jesus, so I did...

Ray

Many many years ago, I BELIEVE it was around 1982, I happened to a yard sale and bought a LP. <br /><br />That LP was "Only Visiting this Planet"<br /><br />...

Anonymous

Just got back from that..it was about 2 and half hours long..and a lot of fun. The family really took care to make sure? that this was not a somber event, that everyone could feel comfortable and celebrate his life and contributions.? There was a photo collage, video clip montage at the end, and even a si...

Guy Tadman (Australia)

Hey, I was pleasantly surprised & stoked that the young music director at my church did a tribute to Larry during the service last night. There was a huge picture of him up on the screen with the words to his song "One way" written up... which johno (our music director) then performed......

Ted Coats

Larry is a one-of-a-kind blessing... after him, God definitely broke the mold. It gives me encouragement to know we are all created in God's image.. Larry proves just how diverse God's image is. His music has left an imprint on my soul and paved the way for all Christian music. Larry has led so many to Ch...

Frank Trotter

I started listening to Larry Norman in 1979, and began to get serious about my faith. During my time in college, as I grew in the Lord, I began learning some of his songs on the guitar, and began singing them to the kids I worked with in church...and then in Africa in the summer of 1983, where God called me...

Don

Larry, I didn't know you pearsonaly, only meeting you at a gathering of friends, you came in and joined us at (what was it? J.T.'s birthday or Dylans birthday, I can't remember) but I know I was impressed with your singing, your songs and your humbleness, haven't heard of you before, but went home and...

Steve from Michigan

Just found out 2 hours ago and I am still crying. May God help you through your sorrow. You were all very blessed to be part of his life. I heard Larry's music 30 years ago and not a day goes by when one of his songs are playing in my head. Larry alone brought me to the Lord. His music helped me through my darke...

Jack from Oregon, Ohio

I tear up every time I hear (you sing), "And if there's life on other planets, then I'm sure that He must know; and He's been there once already and has died to save their souls." Some may question that statement's "doctrinallity" but it speaks volumes on the Lord's great, great l...

Sherry

To those of you closest to Larry: I just learned of Larry's Homegoing. My tears were sad ones at first. But soon they changed over to happy tears, as I realized how free he now is of all pain and suffering. I hope that thought is of some comfort to you dear family members who are missing him so much already. H...

Lloyd

I can't begin to thank you for sharing Larry with me. When I was in college I had the joy of meeting a man that had long hair like me on my very conservative Christian campus. His songs, his love for the Lord showed me so much. Even though I was just a photographer, the short chat I had with Larry will always b...

Rob Baugh

I was a missionary kid in Haiti from 1977-1982. Another missionary gave me an 8-track tape of Larry's music. It had a profound impact on me and I treasure this music (on CD now) to this day. Larry, thank you for using your talent for our Lord's great glory. Although we will miss him here, he is in a para...

Pam White

Hi, Norman family. My husband Bob and I had the priviledge of meeting Larry and Margaret during his concert in Victoria, BC a few years ago. We had hoped to get to know Larry a bit better, but his schedule didn't allow, so we had the unique opportunity of spending lots of time with you, Margaret! We hav...

John and Phyllis Watson

My husband became a Christian in the early 70's. He immediately turned from his secular music to Christian rock. He was in a band and was trully influenced by Larry Norman. He began going to the CCM conventions and met Keith Green and others. He always tried to book a concert with Larry and talked to...

Caryn LeMur

In my house I heard a noise, perhaps a turning of a handle, I whispered out, "Tis now more dark? Who then blew out the candle?" His Spirit calmed my fears, and then Spoke so softly once again "Daughter, eyes of earth so often see the ending of a tomb, I simply moved his candlestick to...

Arlie

My wife and I loved Larry's music at first hearing. We saw him in Sioux Falls, SD, probably back in the seventies. I was in my first pastorate about that time in which were people who hated me. The Lord gave me the courage to go preach every week through Larry's song, Shot Down. I am forever indebted to him....

Caleb Estes

I accepted covenant with Christ six months ago and was quickly introduced to Larry's music. His passion, his absolute joy in worshipping God sans restriction, utterly without notice or nod to the unorthodoxity of his ways, his unique way to link words and spirit, music and soul- and wrap it all toge...

Bob Ryan

Amazing to hear stories from around the world of the impact of Larry's life and ministry, (actually I guess they're really the same thing.) It's been almost a week now since Larry's spirit left his damaged body. Like so many others I wept upon reading the email that night. I wish I could have attended t...

Dennis Laing

I drove the 3 hours from the Oregon Coast to attend the memorial service of a simple man who changed my life as a teen 30 years ago... Norman family, the service was beautiful. Thank you for sharing the life of your brother. As in his life, Larry's passing was a testimny to the love of Jesus. Thank you for...

Don

Thank you Larry for reminding us that we're to be in this world and not of it.

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Precious memories (Preview) Summer 1980: our honeymoon brought my wife and me to the Greenbelt festival in England. One of the announced top-acts was Larry Norman. There were many rumors before the festival whether Larry will show up or not. Finally he did. 20000 people expected a hot rock concert, but he entered the huge stage...	Matthias Mittelstädt	0	698	Mar 2, 2008 by Matthias Mittelstädt
	larry and the songs (Preview) HI Guys. So much I could say from when I first heard of Larry and his music. 1970/71 was when I heard his sweet sweet song of Salvation. all the others including The rock that doesnt roll, which we were singing in Govan glasgow this last year at an open air are all well imprinted on my heart. Bu...	Harry J Harris	0	637	Mar 2, 2008 by Harry J Harris
	Larry's Impact (Preview) As a child growing up in the early '70s, I remember singing "I Wish We'd All Been Ready" at church not having a clue who had written it. It wasn't until the early '80s when I met my husband that I found out it was Larry Norman. I still hadn't heard his name until this time. My husband, Tim, had...	Janet Yoder of OH	0	674	Mar 2, 2008 by Janet Yoder of OH
	our prayers and thoughts (Preview) we are thinking of Larry family and are praying for you. today in church we listen to a man and woman playing and singing "I wish we all been ready" It was a wonderful service. our prayers are with you all. God bless. We look forward to hearing Larry sing in heaven. marvin	Marvin	0	600	Mar 2, 2008 by Marvin
	LOVE FROM A FELLOW SOJOURNER (Preview) Hi Deepest love and freedom. I got saved in the 70's in South Africa and found my musical sanity in Larry's music. Planting a sane honest transperant community in the early 80's, deeply fashioned by the passion of those days... I honor and appreciate his memory and impact in fashioning our genera...	Chris Wienand	0	656	Mar 2, 2008 by Chris Wienand
	His presence will be missed (Preview) It has been a profound mystery to me how shunned Larry was by the Church and the Christian Music industry. Being the pioneer of Christian Rock couldn't have been easy on Larry...but his perserverance and faithfulness to his call have not gone unnoticed by thousands of people across the world. Th...	David	0	635	Mar 2, 2008 by David
	Remembering Larry at Jesus '73, Lancaster Pa (Preview) I remember Larry & Randy Stonehill at the Jesus festivals way back in the 70's, I then only about 17 years old..That was when "Jesus Music" was just coming out & oh how welcoming that was.. I loved Larry's long hair & his charisma.. Looking forward to meeting him in person along...	Cheryl	0	1626	Mar 2, 2008 by Cheryl
	Larry was a part of my getting saved (Preview) I know this would be a topic that many people could sign under. I remember putting the record on my turn-table and listening to the words and the music and making a commitment to the same Awesome savior that Larry had!	Cynthia (Aka CeCe) Andrews	0	638	Mar 2, 2008 by Cynthia (Aka CeCe) Andrews
	Inspired, challenged and encouraged by Larry Norman (Preview) I first heard a few of Larry's songs sung by Judy McKenzie & David Cook at a Gospel Festival in '72 or '73 in Belgium and was amazed and blessed by these songs. A bit later I heard all his albums, saw him perform in Lenzburg, Switzerland in '75 and the piece 'The Tune' kept my thoughts occupied for a whol...	Jürgen Eisenberg	0	590	Mar 2, 2008 by Jürgen Eisenberg
	Australian tours... (Preview) I was Larry's drummer on a few of his tours to Australia. I remember Larry as a real, candid and likeable guy who didn't mind making himself vulnerable and always gave a big piece of himself in his performances. We had many laughs on tour and we, Jon Linn, Charlie and Larry and I, would have hours and hours...	John Waller	0	644	Mar 2, 2008 by John Waller
	a timely message (Preview) Though I am not musically inclined myself, like most of americas youth I listened, good or bad, I was 20 years old, very disillusioned with life, had just married my pregnant girl friend, done the drug thing and other things I would rather not remember when I heard , Why don,t you look into Jesus, so I did...	Jack Kalf	0	599	Mar 2, 2008 by Jack Kalf
	A Treasure I found (Preview) Many many years ago, I BELIEVE it was around 1982, I happened to a yard sale and bought a LP. <br /><br />That LP was "Only Visiting this Planet"<br /><br />...	Ray	1	665	Mar 2, 2008 by Brett
	larry's memorial service (Preview) Just got back from that..it was about 2 and half hours long..and a lot of fun. The family really took care to make sure? that this was not a somber event, that everyone could feel comfortable and celebrate his life and contributions.? There was a photo collage, video clip montage at the end, and even a si...	Anonymous	1	888	Mar 2, 2008 by Keith
	Larry tribute at my church last night (Preview) Hey, I was pleasantly surprised & stoked that the young music director at my church did a tribute to Larry during the service last night. There was a huge picture of him up on the screen with the words to his song "One way" written up... which johno (our music director) then performed......	Guy Tadman (Australia)	0	703	Mar 2, 2008 by Guy Tadman (Australia)
	Larry Norman (Preview) Larry is a one-of-a-kind blessing... after him, God definitely broke the mold. It gives me encouragement to know we are all created in God's image.. Larry proves just how diverse God's image is. His music has left an imprint on my soul and paved the way for all Christian music. Larry has led so many to Ch...	Ted Coats	0	846	Mar 2, 2008 by Ted Coats
	Music that inspired ministry, or was it the other way around? (Preview) I started listening to Larry Norman in 1979, and began to get serious about my faith. During my time in college, as I grew in the Lord, I began learning some of his songs on the guitar, and began singing them to the kids I worked with in church...and then in Africa in the summer of 1983, where God called me...	Frank Trotter	0	589	Mar 2, 2008 by Frank Trotter
	Larry Norman R. I. P. (Preview) Larry, I didn't know you pearsonaly, only meeting you at a gathering of friends, you came in and joined us at (what was it? J.T.'s birthday or Dylans birthday, I can't remember) but I know I was impressed with your singing, your songs and your humbleness, haven't heard of you before, but went home and...	Don	0	663	Mar 2, 2008 by Don
	Crawl towards the Lamp (Preview) Just found out 2 hours ago and I am still crying. May God help you through your sorrow. You were all very blessed to be part of his life. I heard Larry's music 30 years ago and not a day goes by when one of his songs are playing in my head. Larry alone brought me to the Lord. His music helped me through my darke...	Steve from Michigan	0	643	Mar 2, 2008 by Steve from Michigan
	The Love of God (Preview) I tear up every time I hear (you sing), "And if there's life on other planets, then I'm sure that He must know; and He's been there once already and has died to save their souls." Some may question that statement's "doctrinallity" but it speaks volumes on the Lord's great, great l...	Jack from Oregon, Ohio	0	639	Mar 2, 2008 by Jack from Oregon, Ohio
	To Larry's dear family (Preview) To those of you closest to Larry: I just learned of Larry's Homegoing. My tears were sad ones at first. But soon they changed over to happy tears, as I realized how free he now is of all pain and suffering. I hope that thought is of some comfort to you dear family members who are missing him so much already. H...	Sherry	0	624	Mar 2, 2008 by Sherry
	Thanks for sharing Larry (Preview) I can't begin to thank you for sharing Larry with me. When I was in college I had the joy of meeting a man that had long hair like me on my very conservative Christian campus. His songs, his love for the Lord showed me so much. Even though I was just a photographer, the short chat I had with Larry will always b...	Lloyd	0	583	Mar 2, 2008 by Lloyd
	Thank you Larry from a missionary kid (Preview) I was a missionary kid in Haiti from 1977-1982. Another missionary gave me an 8-track tape of Larry's music. It had a profound impact on me and I treasure this music (on CD now) to this day. Larry, thank you for using your talent for our Lord's great glory. Although we will miss him here, he is in a para...	Rob Baugh	0	623	Mar 2, 2008 by Rob Baugh
	Praying for you all... (Preview) Hi, Norman family. My husband Bob and I had the priviledge of meeting Larry and Margaret during his concert in Victoria, BC a few years ago. We had hoped to get to know Larry a bit better, but his schedule didn't allow, so we had the unique opportunity of spending lots of time with you, Margaret! We hav...	Pam White	0	595	Mar 2, 2008 by Pam White
	Life (Preview) My husband became a Christian in the early 70's. He immediately turned from his secular music to Christian rock. He was in a band and was trully influenced by Larry Norman. He began going to the CCM conventions and met Keith Green and others. He always tried to book a concert with Larry and talked to...	John and Phyllis Watson	0	647	Mar 2, 2008 by John and Phyllis Watson
	A gift to comfort the family (Preview) In my house I heard a noise, perhaps a turning of a handle, I whispered out, "Tis now more dark? Who then blew out the candle?" His Spirit calmed my fears, and then Spoke so softly once again "Daughter, eyes of earth so often see the ending of a tomb, I simply moved his candlestick to...	Caryn LeMur	0	648	Mar 2, 2008 by Caryn LeMur
	Shot Down (Preview) My wife and I loved Larry's music at first hearing. We saw him in Sioux Falls, SD, probably back in the seventies. I was in my first pastorate about that time in which were people who hated me. The Lord gave me the courage to go preach every week through Larry's song, Shot Down. I am forever indebted to him....	Arlie	0	651	Mar 2, 2008 by Arlie
	His importance to my life (Preview) I accepted covenant with Christ six months ago and was quickly introduced to Larry's music. His passion, his absolute joy in worshipping God sans restriction, utterly without notice or nod to the unorthodoxity of his ways, his unique way to link words and spirit, music and soul- and wrap it all toge...	Caleb Estes	0	665	Mar 2, 2008 by Caleb Estes
	Amazing (Preview) Amazing to hear stories from around the world of the impact of Larry's life and ministry, (actually I guess they're really the same thing.) It's been almost a week now since Larry's spirit left his damaged body. Like so many others I wept upon reading the email that night. I wish I could have attended t...	Bob Ryan	0	663	Mar 2, 2008 by Bob Ryan
	Charles and Family>>> (Preview) I drove the 3 hours from the Oregon Coast to attend the memorial service of a simple man who changed my life as a teen 30 years ago... Norman family, the service was beautiful. Thank you for sharing the life of your brother. As in his life, Larry's passing was a testimny to the love of Jesus. Thank you for...	Dennis Laing	0	710	Mar 2, 2008 by Dennis Laing
	Thank You Larry (Preview) Thank you Larry for reminding us that we're to be in this world and not of it.	Don	0	678	Mar 2, 2008 by Don
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