Larry David Norman (April 8, 1947 – February 24, 2008) was an American musician, singer, songwriter, record label owner, and record producer. He was considered to be one of the pioneers of Christian rock music, and released more than 100 albums.
He was inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame in 2001. His son, Michael, flew to Nashville to accept the honor and deliver a speech to the attendees.
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For almost thirty years the press has referred to him as "the father of Christian rock." In the 70s Billboard Magazine called him "the most important writer since Paul Simon." Christian Artists Seminar awarded him their Lifetime Achievement Award. Contemporary Christian Music (CCM) Magazine named Norman's "Only Visiting This Planet" record the most significant and influential gospel album ever released in the field of contemporary Christian music. Time Magazine once called him "the most significant artist in his field."
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He played the same classical Spanish guitar from 1972 until 2001 when it was damaged in an airline baggage handling mishap.
Soundtrack
Title
Year
Status
Character
Frisbee: The Life and Death of a Hippie Preacher
2005
Documentary "Frisbee"
Super Christian
1980
Short lyrics: "I Am Your Servant" / music: "I Am Your Servant"
A Thief in the Night
1972
lyrics: "I Wish We'd All Been Ready" / music: "I Wish We'd All Been Ready"
Actor
Title
Year
Status
Character
Beware! The Blob
1972
Blonde Party Guest / Coffee Shop Customer
Music Department
Title
Year
Status
Character
Left Behind II: Tribulation Force
2002
composer: song "I Wish We'd All Been Ready"
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
Fallen Angel: The Outlaw Larry Norman
2009
Documentary
Himself
Finale: Larry Norman Live in NYC
2008
Video
Himself
Greenbelt Live!
1980
TV Movie
Himself
Known for movies
A Thief in the Night (1972) as Soundtrack
Super Christian (1980) as Soundtrack
Frisbee: The Life and Death of a Hippie Preacher (2005) as Soundtrack
Left Behind II: Tribulation Force (2002) as Music Department
$12 Million
