The Normals (Christian band)

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The Normals
Origin Normal, Illinois
Genres Christian alternative rock, punk rock, alternative
Years active1998 (1998)–2002
Labels ForeFront
Past members

The Normals were a Christian alternative rock band formed in 1998 by Andrew Osenga, Mark Lockett, and Clayton Daily. The name of the band honors their hometown of Normal, Illinois. The band's lineup also included B.J. Aberle, Cason Cooley, Mike Taquino, and Steve Hindalong. The Normals released three albums with ForeFront Records and garnered two GMA Dove Award nominations before disbanding in 2002. [1] [2]

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