Legacy: CCM's Greatest Albums
A celebratory look at the history of Jesus Music and Contemporary Christian Music through the stories, songs and artists that created the greatest Christian albums of all time. Each episode we continue to countdown the 1,001 greatest CCM albums of all time!
Episodes
In this very special and emotional episode we talk to friends and fans of Michael Knott who recently shed his mortal coil and passed into eternity. Michael rich legacy of music with bands like The Lifesavers, Lifesavers Underground, Cush, Aunt Betty's, Idle Lovell and more have had a permanent impact on music fans around the world. He was loved, admired, scorned and ridiculed. He wore his struggles on his sleeve and his love ...
In this episode we countdown 12 more albums and talk new music from THE CALL with Dan Russell. This is an exciting episode where we discover that nearly a dozen new tracks from THE CALL with Michael Been's original vocals are soon to be made available. In fact, it's much more than that! LISTEN FOR DETAILS!
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Legacy finally returns with a brand new episode. The countdown returns with 11 new album reviews and we are joined by Tourniquet frontman Luke Easter to discuss the album, "Vanishing Lessons."
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On this very different and special episode of Legacy we speak with screenwriter, filmmaker and author, Brian Godawa about the need for authenticity and creativity in the world of Christian art. The conversation is wide ranging and, at times, difficult. We discuss art, evil, worldviews, culture and giants! What is gleamed from the discussion pertains to all art forms Christians create including novels, film and music.
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On this episode we count down 10 more albums, slowly working our way to number 1! We also speak with John Pantano of JC Power Outlet and Pantano/Salsbury about the history of the bands and the upcoming reissue of their classic album, "Hit the Switch." We also get more details on how to help make this reissue become a reality with Randy Layton.
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This edition of Legacy is a full length interview with John Smeby of Reality Rock as we discuss the "Second Wave" of Jesus Music, the rock, new wave and alternative music of Southern California (and beyond) in the 1980's. Fueled by bands like Undercover, Altar Boys, Lifesavers, Lifters, The 77's and more, this wave evangelized and broke even more barriers within the church accepting a whole new crop of fringe be...
On this episode we are more than excited to spend time with a true Jesus Music pioneer and someone who actually was a part of the "Jesus Revolution." As a founding member of Love Song, Chuck Girard played a pivotal role in the birth and proliferation of what we fondly refer to as "Jesus Music." But Chuck's ministry and musical expression has lasted longer than that as there is even new music in the offing....
In this episode we talk to Lewis McVay of Mustard Seed Faith about the movie, "Jesus Revolution" and the early days of the Jesus Music Movement! This a must not miss episode!
In this episode we hit a bit of heavy metal roadblock with several classic and modern hard rock and metal releases discussed. But there are some Jesus Music and 90's alternative releases in the mix as well. We are also joined by one of the finest Christian Heavy Metal vocalists, Rob Rock. As well as lending his amazing metal voice to classic albums by Angelica and Joshua, Rob also has several solo albums to his credit. He is o...
On this episode we move from decade to decade and travel around the world with albums from Canada, Sweden and the U.S. We also spend a great deal of time talking with Tim Melby of Liaison about their history and their future.
In the episode we return the countdown with a a number of releases that span generations and continents. We are also joined by Richard Lynch, founding member and leader of the classic heavy metal band, Saint.
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In this episode we discuss the nearly one year absence of the Countdown and then have some fun counting down the Top 10 Christmas Albums. SO GLAD TO BE BACK!
In this episode we have the privilege to speak with Chris Brigandi and Crystal Lewis of Wild Blue Yonder about their wonderful album. We also travel across the globe and spend quite a bit of time in England discussing some of the most creative music to come from Great Britain. We talk rock, funk, soul, country, rock-a-billy and much more!
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In this very special episode we talk with founding members of the iconic band, Servant, about the formation of the band and the making of the their debut project, "Shallow Water." We also chat with Mad At The World member and Rose front-man, Randy Rose about the heavy metal album, "Sacrificium." The countdown continues with several more albums added to the list spanning four decades and two continents.
In this episode we venture deep into the hidden bunker to speak with founding members of Lust Control, Gene and Stanley. We reveal what is what like to make an album that was both sought after and despised. The music was the least controversial thing about this band and the album, "This is a Condom Nation." We also continue the countdown with music spanning four decades discussing everything from Cool Jazz to Hardcore and...
In this episode we return to the countdown and talk to Sherri Youngward about her debut album, "Faces, Memories, Places." We are also joined by special guest, John J Thompson of the True Tunes podcast to talk about the "Jesus Music Movie" and the upcoming amazing comedy, "Electric Jesus."
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Recently, Sean Doty, long time singer, lyricist and songwriter for the seminal Christian alternative band, Veil of Ashes, passed away from a brain hemorrhage. He left behind a long list of accolades as well of some of the finest Christian alternative rock music in history. Funny, bright, tormented and brilliant, Sean left an indelible imprint on fans and other musicians. In this episode we talk with Michael Roe of the 77's and...
In this very special artist spotlight episode of Legacy, we speak with one of the finest singer-songwriters in all of music, Michael Anderson. His story interweaves a beautiful picture of God's providence amidst heartache, struggle, failure, success and the art of being human. This is an important and captivating interview with a man who has seen everything the music industry has to offer and all that it can take away.
An extended episode with three interviews including Metal front man gone pop Luke Easter and iconic 80's artist, Simon Adahl, of Edin Adahl. We also learn what's going on in the world of Uncle Randy (Stonehill) with the world's longest URL (below). One album review goes Glo-Bal while another just makes you wanna get up and dance! All this and more right here in Legacy!
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In this episode we countdown 12 albums including the only album on the list from one of CCM's best selling artists of all time. Music from Hawaii, Great Britain and Orange County, California. New Wave, Punk, Inspirational and...well...uh...Celtic Jazz Fusion Medieval Folk??? All this and whole lot more including the odd story behind of one of Orange County's best selling albums that should have never been.
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