Well let's keep this simple. As 'younger Kevin' developing from Teenage to Adult. Getting more into Albums, plus groups ethos. Not really all knowing, aware more than music. Not many Bands around who identified as my Faith. So ones that ID as Following Jesus, plus sounded good that was bonus. Dylan lyrically attributed himself to my tribe.
'Alarm' punk group did, Sal solo,Houseartins, not many immediately spring to front. But here also was a band holistically could agree with. Further they opened the door to other values or direction , they were informed about such values. Bible was a inspiring indeed book to wrestle with , this showed up in U2s lyrics. Kingdom values of Jesus were proclaimed here in the music plus lifestyle choices.
Spoke my lingo, engaged in my experiences, expressed frustration and sorrow. Used influence. Remember 'Band Aid', politics of dancing, Palestinian ,John smiths outlaws mode,in interviews got me further engaged.
Mocked culture of fame. Mimicked the powerful, sang about the downtrodden.
Action included periods in Battle zones, poverty of third world.
Brought classical people into our bedrooms through encounters, BB King, Billie Holiday, even old Youthie guru Pip W.
Attended Greenbelt other sources we Christians inhabited.
Grown up alongside myself along with many getting older with. Others still today feel more relevant.
Shalom values of Kingdom are wrestled with. Doubts expressed, `Cedars of Lebanon` exulted.
Desires are frustrated, Kingdom can be so far away. Journey cancelled leads us to LOVE.
When love comes to town wanna get on board that train.U2.
Music and me. Go listen get inspired .
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