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Marty Haugen
Marty Haugen is a composer and musician from Minneapolis, Minnesota. He started playing piano and guitar early on, and later found himself drawn to worship...
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Marty Haugen is a composer and musician from Minneapolis, Minnesota. He started playing piano and guitar early on, and later found himself drawn to worship music through a local faith community.
In 1983, he wrote "I Need You to Listen," a song that became widely used in Christian settings. Its direct, personal lyrics seemed to connect with people in churches and gatherings. Haugen has released several albums over time, including "Welcome Home" in 1983 and "Grace" in 2002.
He has performed with other musicians like pianist Andy Park and drummer John Hartley. In 2008, Haugen was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, which has affected his mobility and speech. He has also spoken publicly in support of same-sex marriage, a position that drew varied responses within Christian circles.
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