Larry Norman Message Board

Chuck

I first saw Larry in the summer of 1972 on 8th Avenue in mid-town Manhattan. It was an event that changed my life forever. The whole city was buzzing because that summer the Newport Jazz Festival was held in NYC spread out through all the main venues (MadisonSquareGarden, RadioCityMusic Hall, etc....

Doktor John

31 years ago when I was ambushed by God a friend gave me a few of Larry's albums... Coming from a total spiritual vaccum and not being too sure about the whole church gig, Larry's music provided the foundation for my way of looking at the Kingdom. Now, after almost 30 years of fulltime ministry, I am thank...

Carmen Yelich

Deepest sympathy To friends and family. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this time of loss. Words cannot express. Larry's music has meant so much to us over the years. I've listened to him since I'd attended a concert in Vancouver, Canada as a teenager in the 80's. His music seems to have reached ou...

Keith Karouzos

When I was a teenager and I came to know the Lord, Larry's music and ministry was very important to me. I was saved and came to a small bible church where they sang "funeral music" and I was begining to go back to my former ways when someone in the church gave me a copy of "In Another Land&...

IdreamedIsawJoeHilloneNight

As I start to type this message I don't know where to begin. Perhaps the overwhelming number of people leaving messages will take away from any insecurities I have about leaving a message or statement here. 'Cause you probably won't ever get to this one.... During the late 1970s I was an increasin...

Mike Rechtien

This song forever changed my life. This man, this song, these words. "Some say he was an outlaw, a poet, a sorcerer..." You gave me a right to have a relationship with this godman. I am so grateful. I am so sad. Bye, Larry. I never knew you but I knew and loved you. Thank you.

PEER HAUGEN

Sorry to hear about Larry´s death. Since early in the seventies his songs has been an inspiration for me. I just met him once, at Sunnmøre folkehøgskule in Ulsteinvik, Norway. The three our long concert he gave us, and the time he spent with us and our students still lives in my memory. Thank you Larry fo...

Lisa Newcomb

What a humbling experience to have witnessed the love and true heart of Christ at Larry Norman's Memorial Service. Such a blessing to have experienced the tribute that his wonderful family and friends assembled. (Thank you.) In the midst of their loss, they compiled a powerful visual and audio jour...

Tommy Rock

Larry was the very first celebrity I'd meet in Hollywood, in 1975. Across from Capitol Records on Vine Street, he sipped on a Coke, long blonde hair and big smile. (the Hot dog guy had a bunch of Larry's 8 by 10's on the wall) I'd left my home in New York hoping for a record deal in LA. Larry saw the reel to reel...

Trond Kilvaer

Larry Norman never locked his Diamond in any room. He spread his diamond through his songs worlwide, and has been an blessing to me since I was 17. may the Lord bless you all. Keep up the good work until the Son begins to reign.

Karin Schulz, Germany

Larry Norman was like a mentor to me although I never spoke to him personally. His unconventional ways and looks have alerted me early on to the fact that there is more than the "mainstream". I was introduced to his music when I was about 12 years old at the concert of a local singer where there...

Mark Houston (UK)

I know its been said many times over the last few days but so many of us need to say a big thanks to the guy. Without Larry...what sort of music would we be listening to? I love RAWK n ROLL and I love JESUS...Larry helped bring them together. Without Larry...would Dylan have written Gotta Serve Someb...

Rodney Marks

I was blessed to grow up in a Christian home and my parents were faithful in taking me to church. But what pushed me to give my life to Christ, to receive Jesus as my Savior and Lord, was the song: I Wish We'd All Been Ready After listening to that song, I DID NOT want to be left behind. At age 7, I asked Jesus t...

Norman Barratt - England

Charley, my family grieve with your family, may the Lord bless you and uphold you at this time. I first met Larry in 1973 when he came to our local youth club that I sometimes helped out at. I was in a band called Gravy Train making records for the Vertigo label. I'd been saved 2 1/2 years, and I burned with a p...

Steve, UK

No other words are necessary. I have just finished playing a 90 minute selection of Larry's music while I knew that the memorial was taking place, ending with Goodbye, Farewell. It is the hardest song to play just now, I can't imagine what it would be like to hear it being played half a world away in Po...

Robin Wright

It was the late 70's and in Southern California, I would see Larry Norman everywhere with my teen Christian church group. What a blessing his life was and is. He was truly a pioneer. Glorious peace and joy from the Lord to his dear family and friends. Much Love, Robin Wright Robin@colorfulconsulting...

Ben de Bruijne

Dear Charles, I was shocked to hear the news about your brother Larry. I heard it just a few moments ago. News travels slow in Holland. The times you were here with Larry, in Vlaardingen, were times of great fun. I remember Larry buying me three albums of Deep Purple. Just because I said I liked their musi...

steve scott

I just wish I could be there in person for the memorial. Here's a couple of anecdotes for yr personal and/or share with friends.. As I posted on the UK tribute site, the last time I heard from Larry was by Email in 2005..I was in Bali, Indonesia, arranging/hosting an arts conference approximately 3 we...

Marsha Allen

My prayers are with you today as you say goodbye to your beloved. You guys were so lucky to know that special man. I trust your time today was the beginning of healing and happy, happy memories. In Him

april spears

I received an email with Larry's farewell on it a few days ago. I wanted to muck to attend the memorial today in oregon, but have no way to get there. I forwarded the email i got to as many people i i could and added this note to.. " For anyone who doesn't not know who Larry is, briefly, Larry, along wit...

Grandma

There are no words to express the respect and appreciation for Larry's music. As a new Christian in the 70's I can't even express the delight and joy in discovering Larry Norman's music in worshipping, celebrating Jesus. Thank you.

Ned Rogers

Blessings & Peace to Larry's family & friends. "Now we see but a poor reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face." 1 Cor 13:12a. "For by His stripes we have been healed." 1 Pet 2:24. I cannot express the impact of this one man's music in and on my life. He g...

Hans Cornelisse

Hi, I don't really know what to say because there is so much to say. I'm just a simple guy from the Netherlands who happens to love Larry's music but, above all, who loves Christ. I think it was back in 1993 when I first heard and saw Larry Norman on Dutch television. I was drawn to his way of saying things, hi...

Debra Dodder

His music and Lyrics followed and took me through the trials and joys of the last 32 years of my life and comfort and teach even today. Thank you for sharing him with us. I

Yke from Finland

Dear family of Larry, I´m writing this while you are having his funeral. I pray that you have a great precence of God´s Holy Spirit and his consolation in there. I wish I could have been there myself, but I´m too far away - in Finland. I have listened to Larry´s music a lot, and seen him live seven times be...

Cheryel Lemley-McRoy, Texas

Letter to Gail McFarland:Tricia just called me to tell me the news she had just heard on TBN. I had not heard much about Larry since I saw him last. He had come over to me before church at COTW. I was sitting with Scott. Larry gave me a rambling apology and then left. Scott said, "Who was that?&qu...

Ruth McD

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Brian

Dear Norman family, Just wanted to add my condolenses to the list of those who have written. I had the privilege of hosting one of Larry's concerts in 1999. He even came to my house for lunch the next day! I thought that was very cool of him. He said he found it amazing that we invited him. Our fam...

Keith & Jan Thompson

We are saddened at the news of Larry's passing. We didn't know him personally but laughed and cried along with his music on many occasions. Larry was an awesome communicator and a huge influence for many. He was an inspiration to me as a musician and it was a great thrill to meet him very briefly at the Gre...

Keith Schwartz

Dear Norman family, Some of the things I will remember most about Larry are his gentleness and boldness (two traits that rarely go together in one person), as well as his humility, insight, toughness, candor, and humor... all carried together with a "God given stamp of approval" grac...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	a tribute to Larry (Preview) I first saw Larry in the summer of 1972 on 8th Avenue in mid-town Manhattan. It was an event that changed my life forever. The whole city was buzzing because that summer the Newport Jazz Festival was held in NYC spread out through all the main venues (MadisonSquareGarden, RadioCityMusic Hall, etc....	Chuck	1	964	Mar 2, 2008 by wayne williams
	Thanks.... (Preview) 31 years ago when I was ambushed by God a friend gave me a few of Larry's albums... Coming from a total spiritual vaccum and not being too sure about the whole church gig, Larry's music provided the foundation for my way of looking at the Kingdom. Now, after almost 30 years of fulltime ministry, I am thank...	Doktor John	0	669	Mar 2, 2008 by Doktor John
	Deepest Sympathy (Preview) Deepest sympathy To friends and family. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this time of loss. Words cannot express. Larry's music has meant so much to us over the years. I've listened to him since I'd attended a concert in Vancouver, Canada as a teenager in the 80's. His music seems to have reached ou...	Carmen Yelich	0	710	Mar 2, 2008 by Carmen Yelich
	He had a profound impact on me (Preview) When I was a teenager and I came to know the Lord, Larry's music and ministry was very important to me. I was saved and came to a small bible church where they sang "funeral music" and I was begining to go back to my former ways when someone in the church gave me a copy of "In Another Land&...	Keith Karouzos	1	1225	Mar 2, 2008 by Bill Peters
	Message for Larry Norman's family (Preview) As I start to type this message I don't know where to begin. Perhaps the overwhelming number of people leaving messages will take away from any insecurities I have about leaving a message or statement here. 'Cause you probably won't ever get to this one.... During the late 1970s I was an increasin...	IdreamedIsawJoeHilloneNight	0	761	Mar 2, 2008 by IdreamedIsawJoeHilloneNight
	Outlaw outlaw norman lyrics song some say (Preview) This song forever changed my life. This man, this song, these words. "Some say he was an outlaw, a poet, a sorcerer..." You gave me a right to have a relationship with this godman. I am so grateful. I am so sad. Bye, Larry. I never knew you but I knew and loved you. Thank you.	Mike Rechtien	0	770	Mar 2, 2008 by Mike Rechtien
	Larry (Preview) Sorry to hear about Larry´s death. Since early in the seventies his songs has been an inspiration for me. I just met him once, at Sunnmøre folkehøgskule in Ulsteinvik, Norway. The three our long concert he gave us, and the time he spent with us and our students still lives in my memory. Thank you Larry fo...	PEER HAUGEN	0	675	Mar 2, 2008 by PEER HAUGEN
	Larry is Home (Preview) What a humbling experience to have witnessed the love and true heart of Christ at Larry Norman's Memorial Service. Such a blessing to have experienced the tribute that his wonderful family and friends assembled. (Thank you.) In the midst of their loss, they compiled a powerful visual and audio jour...	Lisa Newcomb	0	686	Mar 2, 2008 by Lisa Newcomb
	Hollywood Star! (Preview) Larry was the very first celebrity I'd meet in Hollywood, in 1975. Across from Capitol Records on Vine Street, he sipped on a Coke, long blonde hair and big smile. (the Hot dog guy had a bunch of Larry's 8 by 10's on the wall) I'd left my home in New York hoping for a record deal in LA. Larry saw the reel to reel...	Tommy Rock	0	680	Mar 1, 2008 by Tommy Rock
	Diamonds (Preview) Larry Norman never locked his Diamond in any room. He spread his diamond through his songs worlwide, and has been an blessing to me since I was 17. may the Lord bless you all. Keep up the good work until the Son begins to reign.	Trond Kilvaer	0	629	Mar 1, 2008 by Trond Kilvaer
	Sad yet thankful (Preview) Larry Norman was like a mentor to me although I never spoke to him personally. His unconventional ways and looks have alerted me early on to the fact that there is more than the "mainstream". I was introduced to his music when I was about 12 years old at the concert of a local singer where there...	Karin Schulz, Germany	1	688	Mar 1, 2008 by Urs HEINZ
	Thanks (Preview) I know its been said many times over the last few days but so many of us need to say a big thanks to the guy. Without Larry...what sort of music would we be listening to? I love RAWK n ROLL and I love JESUS...Larry helped bring them together. Without Larry...would Dylan have written Gotta Serve Someb...	Mark Houston (UK)	1	707	Mar 1, 2008 by Dave Hudnell
	Thanks to Larry, I am ready!! (Preview) I was blessed to grow up in a Christian home and my parents were faithful in taking me to church. But what pushed me to give my life to Christ, to receive Jesus as my Savior and Lord, was the song: I Wish We'd All Been Ready After listening to that song, I DID NOT want to be left behind. At age 7, I asked Jesus t...	Rodney Marks	3	782	Mar 1, 2008 by Urs HEINZ
	To a dear friend (Preview) Charley, my family grieve with your family, may the Lord bless you and uphold you at this time. I first met Larry in 1973 when he came to our local youth club that I sometimes helped out at. I was in a band called Gravy Train making records for the Vertigo label. I'd been saved 2 1/2 years, and I burned with a p...	Norman Barratt - England	2	1068	Mar 1, 2008 by Urs HEINZ
	Goodbye, Farewell (Preview) No other words are necessary. I have just finished playing a 90 minute selection of Larry's music while I knew that the memorial was taking place, ending with Goodbye, Farewell. It is the hardest song to play just now, I can't imagine what it would be like to hear it being played half a world away in Po...	Steve, UK	1	716	Mar 1, 2008 by Steve, UK
	A Pioneer Passes Onto Glory (Preview) It was the late 70's and in Southern California, I would see Larry Norman everywhere with my teen Christian church group. What a blessing his life was and is. He was truly a pioneer. Glorious peace and joy from the Lord to his dear family and friends. Much Love, Robin Wright Robin@colorfulconsulting...	Robin Wright	0	684	Mar 1, 2008 by Robin Wright
	Only visiting this planet (Preview) Dear Charles, I was shocked to hear the news about your brother Larry. I heard it just a few moments ago. News travels slow in Holland. The times you were here with Larry, in Vlaardingen, were times of great fun. I remember Larry buying me three albums of Deep Purple. Just because I said I liked their musi...	Ben de Bruijne	1	698	Mar 1, 2008 by Dave Hudnell
	good memories (Preview) I just wish I could be there in person for the memorial. Here's a couple of anecdotes for yr personal and/or share with friends.. As I posted on the UK tribute site, the last time I heard from Larry was by Email in 2005..I was in Bali, Indonesia, arranging/hosting an arts conference approximately 3 we...	steve scott	0	711	Mar 1, 2008 by steve scott
	Funeral today (Preview) My prayers are with you today as you say goodbye to your beloved. You guys were so lucky to know that special man. I trust your time today was the beginning of healing and happy, happy memories. In Him	Marsha Allen	0	783	Mar 1, 2008 by Marsha Allen
	rockin heaven (Preview) I received an email with Larry's farewell on it a few days ago. I wanted to muck to attend the memorial today in oregon, but have no way to get there. I forwarded the email i got to as many people i i could and added this note to.. " For anyone who doesn't not know who Larry is, briefly, Larry, along wit...	april spears	1	663	Mar 1, 2008 by Dave Hudnell
	Treasure (Preview) There are no words to express the respect and appreciation for Larry's music. As a new Christian in the 70's I can't even express the delight and joy in discovering Larry Norman's music in worshipping, celebrating Jesus. Thank you.	Grandma	0	756	Mar 1, 2008 by Grandma
	Loss & Gain (Preview) Blessings & Peace to Larry's family & friends. "Now we see but a poor reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face." 1 Cor 13:12a. "For by His stripes we have been healed." 1 Pet 2:24. I cannot express the impact of this one man's music in and on my life. He g...	Ned Rogers	1	682	Mar 1, 2008 by Anonymous
	Thank you for being there (Preview) Hi, I don't really know what to say because there is so much to say. I'm just a simple guy from the Netherlands who happens to love Larry's music but, above all, who loves Christ. I think it was back in 1993 when I first heard and saw Larry Norman on Dutch television. I was drawn to his way of saying things, hi...	Hans Cornelisse	0	718	Mar 1, 2008 by Hans Cornelisse
	Thank you Larry (Preview) His music and Lyrics followed and took me through the trials and joys of the last 32 years of my life and comfort and teach even today. Thank you for sharing him with us. I	Debra Dodder	0	658	Mar 1, 2008 by Debra Dodder
	I wish I could have been there (Preview) Dear family of Larry, I´m writing this while you are having his funeral. I pray that you have a great precence of God´s Holy Spirit and his consolation in there. I wish I could have been there myself, but I´m too far away - in Finland. I have listened to Larry´s music a lot, and seen him live seven times be...	Yke from Finland	0	748	Mar 1, 2008 by Yke from Finland
	Remembering Larry (Preview) Letter to Gail McFarland:Tricia just called me to tell me the news she had just heard on TBN. I had not heard much about Larry since I saw him last. He had come over to me before church at COTW. I was sitting with Scott. Larry gave me a rambling apology and then left. Scott said, "Who was that?&qu...	Cheryel Lemley-McRoy, Texas	0	684	Mar 1, 2008 by Cheryel Lemley-McRoy, Texas
	Larry Norman larrynorman (Preview) href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/elsalioness/2301985467/"	Ruth McD	0	677	Mar 1, 2008 by Ruth McD
	missing Larry (Preview) Dear Norman family, Just wanted to add my condolenses to the list of those who have written. I had the privilege of hosting one of Larry's concerts in 1999. He even came to my house for lunch the next day! I thought that was very cool of him. He said he found it amazing that we invited him. Our fam...	Brian	0	691	Mar 1, 2008 by Brian
	Just visiting.... (Preview) We are saddened at the news of Larry's passing. We didn't know him personally but laughed and cried along with his music on many occasions. Larry was an awesome communicator and a huge influence for many. He was an inspiration to me as a musician and it was a great thrill to meet him very briefly at the Gre...	Keith & Jan Thompson	0	665	Mar 1, 2008 by Keith & Jan Thompson
	Thankyou Larry & Norman Family (Preview) Dear Norman family, Some of the things I will remember most about Larry are his gentleness and boldness (two traits that rarely go together in one person), as well as his humility, insight, toughness, candor, and humor... all carried together with a "God given stamp of approval" grac...	Keith Schwartz	0	991	Mar 1, 2008 by Keith Schwartz
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