Why Should the Devil Have All the Good Music?: Larry Norman and the Perils of Christian Rock

Larry Norman, known as the "Father of Christian Rock," was a troubadour who laid the groundwork for a new genre of music in 1969. After playing with artists like The Who, Janis Joplin, and The Doors, Norman decided to sing about Jesus, a countercultural subject. His music inspired bands like U2, The Pixies, and Guns 'N Roses. Norman's music was a godsend for a young generation of Christians who wanted to be different in the American cultural scene.