Carman

Carman was born Carman Dominic Licciardello in Trenton, New Jersey in 1956. He began performing Christian music in the early 1980s, and his 1984 album 'Sunday's on the Way' brought him wider recognition. Songs like 'Jesus, Keep Me Near The Cross' and 'Awesome God' became staples in many churches and Christian circles.

His music often featured energetic performances and straightforward declarations of faith. He worked with musicians including Marty Mageary on drums and Randall Wallace on bass. Other recordings like 'Radically Saved' and 'Revival in the Land' followed through the 1980s and early 1990s.

Carman's theatrical stage presence sometimes drew criticism, but he continued performing and recording for decades. Tracks such as 'Slam' and 'House Of Praise' maintained his focus on worship and evangelistic themes. He released a compilation called 'The Ultimate Carman Collection' in 2003.