Before the music died.

In talking to a co-worker I realized she didn't like Contemporary Christian Music because all she has heard is the Steven Curtis/Amy Grant/Michael W Smith genre. (Not that there's anything wrong with that). So I decided to put together an essential gathering of some of the great Christian rock groups of the past. Here's my list of essential CCM:

1. Love Song (This is where it all started)

2. Larry Norman (Jesus People music)
3. Keith Green
   
   
4. 2^nd Chapter of Acts
   
   
5. Phil Keagy
   
   
6. Randy Stonehill
   
   

7. Andre Crouch (My little brother was named after Andre Crouch)
   

    

   (These are later bands)

8. Rez Band

9. White Heart

10. Sweet Comfort Band

11. Petra

     

Who did I leave out?

Comments

[Kris Wood]

Good list... How about Michael Card, John Michael Talbot, Barry McGuire and Chuck Girard.

[Jimmygirl409]

So glad you included 2nd Chapter of Acts... What about The Imperials???

[Jimmygirl409]

Although a bit younger than the set you have... What about Carman???

[Craig Lee]

How about Styper and Mylon and Broken Heart

[Ian]

Mylon, Petra, my favorite the Imperials