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Chuck Girard
1943 - 2025
Chuck Girard
1943 - 2025
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1943
DIED
2025
Chuck Girard Obituary
He was a pioneer of contemporary Christian music as a cofounder of Love Song, one of the first bands playing what was called "Jesus Music" in the early 1970s.
Girard is also being remembered for his solo career as a singer and pianist, with popular songs including "Sometimes Alleluia" and "Rock N' Roll Preacher."
By Legacy News Staff
(Image: Chuck Girard via Facebook)
9 Entries
Kathy Young
Yesterday
His was the first Christian music that I bought
John DeLaurentis
Yesterday
One of the pioneers of CCM in the 1970s. "Sometimes Alleluia" is a praise and worship classic, but Chuck could rock it out, too ("Rock and Roll Preacher," "I Remember"). Now he's praising the Lord face to face. Prayers for his family.
Mike Mallette
Yesterday
Thank you Chuck for a beautiful song "Lay your Burden Down" laying them down at the foot of the cross! God.Bless
David Moscrip
Yesterday
Thank you for your music and testimony...sing sweetly in the heavenly choir my brother!
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Jeff McCann
Yesterday
So grateful for your incredible legacy! Thanks for the music Chuck!
Trish Cox
Yesterday
After we all are gone, the music made for Christ will carry in. He wrote some incredible songs of my youth and I will always have fond memories of Chuck and Love Song.
John Landacre
Yesterday
Had Love Song album long ago, 50+ years ago. Remember Chuck Girard as the main member. Brings back memories of that very interesting and fun time, when sharing about Jesus was what we did. Prayers for all family members for peace and healing.
David Morgan
Yesterday
Who'd ever thought you'd be the first Rock -n- Roll Prescher!? You taught me both Scripture and discipled me through your music. I'm 67. Thank you, Chuck. See you soon!
Jim Sydnor
Yesterday
God Bless you Chuck for what you have done for Christian music.
Jim Sydnor
Peoria. IL
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