Introducing “Geezer Ear"
#Geezerear
I am part of a Facebook group given to the "glory" years of Jesus Music: 1969-1989. I am not sure exactly how the group decided upon those years, however, there is a shared feeling among many of our elder members that as Jesus Music morphed into “Contemporary Christian Music” (CCM) we lost something vital. We watched as Christian radio bloomed, and gave rise to an ever homogeneous sound, void of risk, and sometimes conviction.
While I sometimes join them in head-shaking as we look at the state of Christian artistry (especially that which hits the airwaves) I am convinced that many in the group are simply not aware of the many profoundly gifted musicians and singers making new music in the Jesus Music tradition.
Over the next year, I hope to highlight artists (maybe one a week) that stand out for creating music that is current and sanctified and culturally engaged, and has not succumbed to the homogeneity of the age.
Stay Tuned.
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