Keith Green: The Ministry Years 1977-1979

Features of Keith Green: The Ministry Years 1977-1979

Amazon.comA teen pop star whose fleeting fame was usurped by that of Donnie Osmond, Keith Green--former runaway and rock & roll bad boy--went from rabble-rouser to born-again Christian in the aftermath. By the mid-'70s he and his wife, songwriter Melody Green, dedicated their full lives and musical abilities to their faith, forming the still active Last Days Ministry, in which the music played a central focus. Tragically, Green died in a 1982 plane crash and his short but prolific career thus became of greater poignancy to the evangelical Christian community left in the wake of his passing. Green's musical message, piano pop with hard-line born-again themes and lyrics showcasing his theatrical vocals (Most people don't find out till they're half dead / That they need another life), is presented in total on this posthumously issued volume of The Ministry Years. --Paige La GroneProduct DescriptionWhen a July 1982 plane crash ended Keith Green's life at the age of 28, he left behind an enduring body of intensely challenging and worshipful music. Now, Sparrow Records re-introduces the Ministry Years, Volume 1 - repackaged as a 2-CD set with new artwork in a brilliant box with all new liner notes and e-text. The double set embodies the 1st half of Keith's recording career and contains all of his studio recordings from the time period.