I absolutely love The Jesus Music documentary. I grew up during the 80s with Michael W. Smith, Amy Grant, Sandi Patti, DC Talk, etc. So it was interesting to learn about the 70s Jesus Movement and it was fun to see so many of my favorite CCM artists. Listening to Michael, Amy, Russ Taff, Bill Gaither talk about the good 'ol days was like having a long overdue conversation with old friends.
I didn't know about Stryper being so influenced by Jimmy Swaggart. Very interesting.
Having said that, I have to ask, what's the deal with not even mentioning Twila Paris? She was the first CCM artist I knew! Twila toured with Michael, Amy, Larnelle Harris, 4HIM, etc. During the Young Messiah Tour of the 90s. Twila Paris' hit song 'God is in Control' was hugely popular, and she doesn't even get mentioned??
Also, what about Carman? He broke records, and he's barely mentioned!?! I understand Michael and Amy are the King and Queen of CCM, but it was like Andrew Erwin and Jon Erwin have some problem with giving Carman his due, a sad decision given that Carman had just passed away a year or so ago.
What about 4HIM? Point of Grace? These groups were hugely popular and they didn't even get one second of screen time, yet we get lots and lots of DC Talk and Kirk Franklin. Not cool.
What about Petra? Petra got a passing glance while Stryper got LOTS of screen time?! Also not cool.
Other than that, The Jesus Music is a fun, nostalgic journey through contemporary Christian music which made me fall in love with the music AND Jesus all over again.
I didn't know about Stryper being so influenced by Jimmy Swaggart. Very interesting.
Having said that, I have to ask, what's the deal with not even mentioning Twila Paris? She was the first CCM artist I knew! Twila toured with Michael, Amy, Larnelle Harris, 4HIM, etc. During the Young Messiah Tour of the 90s. Twila Paris' hit song 'God is in Control' was hugely popular, and she doesn't even get mentioned??
Also, what about Carman? He broke records, and he's barely mentioned!?! I understand Michael and Amy are the King and Queen of CCM, but it was like Andrew Erwin and Jon Erwin have some problem with giving Carman his due, a sad decision given that Carman had just passed away a year or so ago.
What about 4HIM? Point of Grace? These groups were hugely popular and they didn't even get one second of screen time, yet we get lots and lots of DC Talk and Kirk Franklin. Not cool.
What about Petra? Petra got a passing glance while Stryper got LOTS of screen time?! Also not cool.
Other than that, The Jesus Music is a fun, nostalgic journey through contemporary Christian music which made me fall in love with the music AND Jesus all over again.