Lust Control! Guilt, Sin and Shame in Christian Rock (#006)
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In this episode, we explore how ideas about Christian guilt and shame found their way into Christian rock. Also, have you ever seen 60,000 grown men weeping like babies? What is "The Big M"? What's so bad about music with a message? Is Ringo Starr still alive? Bands discussed: Altar Boys Keith Green Lust Control One Bad Pig The 77's Mike Knott Steve Taylor The Beatles Prayer Chain Bright Eyes Neil Young Jon Guerra 77's - The Lust The Flesh The Eyes And The Pride Of Life - full song Jon Guerra - Citizens - full song Wikipedia primer on The Holiness Movement God Gave Rock & Roll To You is a podcast exploring the Christian rock subculture of the late 20th century, hosted by Matt Beaton with co-hosts Doug Dickens and Tony Hormillosa. We are friends who each grew up in a distinct version of this world, and we want to discuss what it was, where it came from, and what it turned into. We’ll be taking many side roads along the way, while listening to some of the best (and worst) music of the era.. Please subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. You can submit questions or comments for the hosts at [email protected]. Show and host information can be found on our website: https://godgaverock.buzzsprout.com
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