Larry Norman, R.I.P.

I missed this the other day: Larry Norman, the ’70s Christian-rock longhair who inspired Frank Black at a young age — Norman’s onstage catchphrase was “come on, pilgrim!” — died on Sunday at age 60. Pitchfork has the story. Pitchfork also reports that Norman had been recording a new album with guest spots by Black and Isaac Brook of Modest Mouse, and that Arena Rock will release an anthology album in May.

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Download Frank Black and the Catholics’ version of Larry Norman’s “Six Sixty-six.”