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**Legacy: CCM’s Greatest Albums**

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!

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LEGACY IS BACK!!! Feb 17, 2026

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After over a year hiatus Legacy has returned with a countdown focused episode. No interviews. Just the countdown!

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Shaded Pain - A Tribute to Michael Knott Mar 23, 2024

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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

Listen for THE CALL Jan 16, 2024

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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
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A Lesson in Vanishing Jan 05, 2024

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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."
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It's a Cruel, Cruel Logic Oct 02, 2023

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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.
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Hitting the Switch with John Pantano Jul 25, 2023

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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#/
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The "Second Wave" of Jesus Music with John Smeby Mar 17, 2023

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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.

Rock N Roll Preacher: Chuck Girard On The Jesus Revolution Mar 11, 2023

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On this episode we are more than excited to spend time with a true Jesus Music pioneer and someone who actually was a part of the "Jesus Revolution." As a founding member of Love Song, Chuck Girard played a pivotal role in the birth and proliferation of what we fondly refer to as "Jesus Music." But Chuck's ministry and musical expression has lasted longer than that as there is even new music in the offing. We talk music, ministry, sex, drugs and rock n roll with a true "Rock N Roll Preacher." Please share this episode!
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It's a Jesus Revolution! Feb 21, 2023

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In this episode we talk to Lewis McVay of Mustard Seed Faith about the movie, "Jesus Revolution" and the early days of the Jesus Music Movement! This a must not miss episode!

Rob Rock Rocks a Rockin' Legacy Jan 18, 2023

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In this episode we hit a bit of heavy metal roadblock with several classic and modern hard rock and metal releases discussed. But there are some Jesus Music and 90's alternative releases in the mix as well. We are also joined by one of the finest Christian Heavy Metal vocalists, Rob Rock. As well as lending his amazing metal voice to classic albums by Angelica and Joshua, Rob also has several solo albums to his credit. He is on my Christian Metal Mt. Rushmore!
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