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Born on April 8, 1947 in San Jose, California, United States, Larry Norman was a singer, composer and songwriter. Larry Norman died on February 24, 2008, aged 60. Education on record includes Campbell High School. Listed accolades include Gospel Music Hall of Fame.
My Take
Larry Norman is one of those figures I respect precisely because he refused to fit in. Inventing a lane like Christian rock and releasing well over a hundred albums takes a stubbornness that borders on the heroic. Coming out of San Jose, he had the pioneer's restlessness, and his Hall of Fame recognition feels less like a reward than an acknowledgment of inevitability. He turned worship into living, restless music, and even after his death in 2008 that defiant sincerity keeps resonating. I find the artists who break the mold tend to age the best, and Norman is proof.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Larry Norman
- Name (Japanese)
- ラリー・ノーマン
- Reading
- らりー・のーまん
- Born
- April 8, 1947 – February 24, 2008
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Boar
- Origin
- San Jose, California, United States
- Occupation
- singer / composer / songwriter / record producer / musician
2. Background
- High school
- Campbell High School
Awards & achievements
- Gospel Music Hall of Fame
3. Links
- Official sitehttp://www.larrynorman.com
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Larry%20Norman
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1349745
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Larry Norman born?
Born April 8, 1947.
When did Larry Norman die?
Died February 24, 2008, aged 60.
Where was Larry Norman from?
Larry Norman was from San Jose, California, United States.
What did Larry Norman do?
Larry Norman worked as singer, composer, songwriter, record producer, musician.
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