25 episodes

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!

Legacy: CCM's Greatest Albums David Lowman

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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!

    Shaded Pain - A Tribute to Michael Knott

    Shaded Pain - A Tribute to Michael Knott

    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 he waved like a banner. His loss has impacted the Legacy community and everyone who recognized his genius and his flaws. We speak with friends like Michael Roe, Chris Brigandi, Gary Olson, Allan Aguirre, John Smeby, Todd Zeller, Josh Lory, Mike Stand and Chuck Cummings. 

    God Speed Michael Gerard Knott

    • 2 hrs 59 min
    Listen for THE CALL

    Listen for THE CALL

    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!

    https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/thecallband/the-call-new-album-unreleased-tracks-remastered-lps?ref=project_link&fbclid=IwAR2qrIA_SmtccLDHN-OlsVQnExAfKHLdjhlXbL72KrqfS5ldGbtZ9md-Frc

    https://www.facebook.com/groups/legacyccmsgreatestalbums

    • 1 hr 30 min
    A Lesson in Vanishing

    A Lesson in Vanishing

    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." 

    https://www.facebook.com/groups/legacyccmsgreatestalbums

    • 1 hr 16 min
    It's a Cruel, Cruel Logic

    It's a Cruel, Cruel Logic

    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. 

    www.Godawa.com

    • 1 hr 10 min
    Hitting the Switch with John Pantano

    Hitting the Switch with John Pantano

    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.  

    https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/pantano-salsbury-hit-the-switch-2023-cd-reissue#/

    https://www.facebook.com/groups/legacyccmsgreatestalbums

    • 1 hr 46 min
    The "Second Wave" of Jesus Music with John Smeby

    The "Second Wave" of Jesus Music with John Smeby

    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 believers. 

    • 1 hr 23 min

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