The Stormin' Norman

Last week, I had the privilege of moderating record club. After considering a number of albums, I decided to start things out on the eccentric, yet classic, side of things, and selected "Upon This Rock" by Larry Norman. I first heard of Norman a couple of years ago but it wasn't until his oeuvre was re-released this year that I really became acquainted with his work. Although his follow-up record is the better known one, I'm amazed by the musical variety and lyrical depth he packs into this 33 minute debut. In that respect and others, modern bands could learn a thing or two from Norman.

Check out these links for more info:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BznsjIe5sMk (stay tuned for the vocal guitar solo followed by a coughing fit)

http://www.larrynorman.com/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Larry_Norman

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=87763400

http://popwatch.ew.com/popwatch/2008/02/remembering-chr.html