Dana Key, one half of the legendary CCM duo DeGarmo & Key, has passed away at the young age of 56 due to complications from a blood clot.
No other details are available at this time. Please keep Dana's family in your prayers. Praise the Lord for the incredible music legacy he left, both with Eddie and as a solo artist.
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Monday, June 07, 2010
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
The Devil Didn't Get All The Good Music. Thank You, Larry Norman...
Contemporary Christian Music lost its first real pioneer over the weekend.
Larry Norman had been in ill health for quite some time, but God continued to overflow his heart, spirit and mind with messages of hope not just in song, but to people one-on-one. And judging by the emails his family is receiving this week, you know he was obedient to hand out those messages quite liberally and faithfully.
I've been involved with and a fan of "CCM", as we call it in the "industry", since 1985, and, around the top of the list of those who "blazed the trail" for the Amy Grants, the Michael W. Smiths, the Jars of Clay, etc, etc.....was Larry Norman.
His trail has now taken him Home. Enjoy the good music there, Larry.
***----Read this article from ChristianityToday.com for a different perspective on Larry Norman, the human; his struggles and strained relationships, and psychological battles (which I certainly can understand). Plus links to YouTube video of his performances and more.
Larry Norman had been in ill health for quite some time, but God continued to overflow his heart, spirit and mind with messages of hope not just in song, but to people one-on-one. And judging by the emails his family is receiving this week, you know he was obedient to hand out those messages quite liberally and faithfully.
I've been involved with and a fan of "CCM", as we call it in the "industry", since 1985, and, around the top of the list of those who "blazed the trail" for the Amy Grants, the Michael W. Smiths, the Jars of Clay, etc, etc.....was Larry Norman.
His trail has now taken him Home. Enjoy the good music there, Larry.
***----Read this article from ChristianityToday.com for a different perspective on Larry Norman, the human; his struggles and strained relationships, and psychological battles (which I certainly can understand). Plus links to YouTube video of his performances and more.
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