Chuck Girard
"A look at the history of the Jesus Movement, Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa, and CCM through the eyes of one who lived it. The only history of the iconic band, LoveSong, arguably the first Christian rock band to become well-known. An account of alcohol addiction and deliverance. Explore the seductive attraction of the Hippie culture of the 60s and one man's journey through it."
Being a fan of LoveSong since the beginning, I was more than happy to actually PURCHASE this book (gasp!) and read about the life of one of the founders of Jesus Music...now known as Contemporary Christian Music. It was certainly informative but would have benefitted from the efforts of an editor and proofreader. Several typos were a bit distracting, but worse was the lack of any sense of flow or commitment to a single thought per paragraph. Chuck is so intent on making sure his readers know that he now regards his hippie/drug-culture ways of the past as evil and stupid that he keeps interrupting the story for little mini-sermons. Putting that aside, though, the book gave me what it said it would...can't complain about that.
First line: It was early 1969 and the sun was just going down as we hit the outskirts of Las Vegas.
56/5: The Four Speeds were performing together because of the success of the record, but apparently this was just one of many irons Gary had in the fire.
Last line: Who'd ever thought I'd be a rock and roll preacher?
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