Norma Jean is an American metalcore band from Douglasville, Georgia, a suburb of Atlanta. Since their inception in 1997 and replacement of members throughout the years, the band's only original member is guitarist Chris Day. To date, Norma Jean has released six studio albums and received a Grammy Award nomination in 2006 for Best Recording Package for their second album O God, the Aftermath. The band's name is derived from the real name of actress Marilyn Monroe.
History
Luti-Kriss and debut album (1997–2004)
Evolving from Luti-Kriss, the original Norma Jean line-up consisted of the final Luti-Kriss lineup, but with a new bass player. Drummer Daniel Davison, explained that the band got their name from actress Marilyn Monroe, whose real name is Norma Jeane Baker. It was not until after they decided upon that name that they found out that "Norma" means "pattern", and "Jean" means "God's grace and mercy", combined saying "Patterns of grace and mercy". In 2002 the band released Bless the Martyr and Kiss the Child on Solid State Records. Their original vocalist Josh Scogin left the band shortly after the release of Bless the Martyr and Kiss the Child, stating that "it was just something that I felt led to do." Scogin has been known to join in with Norma Jean during live performances to sing "Memphis Will Be Laid To Waste" since his departure. Original bassist Joshua Doolittle also left the band around the same time as Scogin. Doolittle was replaced by Jake Schultz. Scogin left the band and later went on to start The Chariot; he was replaced by Brad Norris for about a year and a half.
Norma Jean Beasler (b. January 30, 1938), better known as Norma Jean, is an American country music singer who was a member of The Porter Wagoner Show from 1961–1967. She had 13 country singles in Billboard's Country Top 40 between 1963 and 1968, recorded twenty albums for RCA Victor between 1964 and 1973, received two Grammy nominations, and was a Grand Ole Opry member for a number of years.
Biography
Early life and rise to fame
Norma Jean Beasler was born January 30, 1938 in Wellston, Oklahoma, and grew up admiring country singer Kitty Wells, whom she considers her biggest influence. She got her start performing on radio stations in the Oklahoma City area; and by age 12, she had her own radio show on KLPR-AM. She toured Oklahoma with various bands, starting with Merl Lindsay and His Oklahoma Night Riders at age 16, followed by the Bill Gray Band at 18. Norma was the Bill Gray Band's full-time vocalist, and made guest appearances with major country stars. Early on, she befriended soon-to-be country star Wanda Jackson.
Norma Jean Martine is an American singer/songwriter, originally from Middletown, New York now based in London, whose writing credits include Giorgia, Michele Bravi, Lena, Marco Mengoni and Ashley Roberts.
Italian singer Giorgia’s top 10 hit Quando Una Stella Muore(Italian) was co-written with Martine, featuring on her 2013 Italian number 1 double platinum album Senza Paura(Italian).
In 2015 she co-wrote In The Light on Lena’s German number 2 album Crystal Sky and Come Un Attimo Fa on Marco Mengoni’s Italian number 1 triple platinum album Parole in circolo and the track Time Of My Life as the iTunes bonus track.
She featured on two tracks on Pablo Nouvelle's Heartbeat EP - Heartbeat and The Best Thing.
She is signed to BMG Chrysalis Music USA and to Universal Records Germany/Virgin EMI UK.
Norma Jean - Sword In Mouth, Fire Eyes (Official Music Video)
Music video by Norma Jean performing Sword In Mouth, Fire Eyes (Official Music Video). (C) 2014 Razor & Tie Recordings, LLC
published: 21 Feb 2014
Norma Jean - 1,000,000 Watts (Official Music Video)
From the album Polar Similar
http://www.2lin.cc/normajean
LYRICS:
If you want to speak of the devil, you will feel the wave of his or her invented wings. We see the shadow of the axe before it falls on the necks of the sheep but if the light has a secret shade, I am the lamb that has become the wolf. One million watts because I’m feeling alive but you’re broken on the inside baby and that will never have the final say. I feel bad that you’re angry, but I’m sorry, I don’t care for what it’s worth and if it ever comes down to me or you. You’re probably going to die. So take yourself outside and be alone to meditate with a cigarette. Words of war become acts of war!
Directed by - Anthony Altamura
Director of Photography - Alex Seefried
Nightmare Film Crew
published: 10 Mar 2017
Norma Jean - If You Got It At Five, You Got It At Fifty (Official Music Video)
Music video by Norma Jean performing If You Got It At Five, You Got It At Fifty (Official Music Video). (C) 2013 Razor & Tie Recordings, LLC
published: 07 Aug 2013
Norma Jean- Anna (Lyric Video)
From the album "ALL HAIL"
https://normajean.ffm.to/album
published: 13 Jan 2020
Anna
Provided to YouTube by The Orchard Enterprises
Anna · Norma Jean
All Hail
℗ 2019 Solid State Records
Released on: 2019-10-25
Auto-generated by YouTube.
From the album Polar Similar
http://www.2lin.cc/normajean
LYRICS:
If you want to speak of the devil, you will feel the wave of his or her invented wings. We se...
From the album Polar Similar
http://www.2lin.cc/normajean
LYRICS:
If you want to speak of the devil, you will feel the wave of his or her invented wings. We see the shadow of the axe before it falls on the necks of the sheep but if the light has a secret shade, I am the lamb that has become the wolf. One million watts because I’m feeling alive but you’re broken on the inside baby and that will never have the final say. I feel bad that you’re angry, but I’m sorry, I don’t care for what it’s worth and if it ever comes down to me or you. You’re probably going to die. So take yourself outside and be alone to meditate with a cigarette. Words of war become acts of war!
Directed by - Anthony Altamura
Director of Photography - Alex Seefried
Nightmare Film Crew
From the album Polar Similar
http://www.2lin.cc/normajean
LYRICS:
If you want to speak of the devil, you will feel the wave of his or her invented wings. We see the shadow of the axe before it falls on the necks of the sheep but if the light has a secret shade, I am the lamb that has become the wolf. One million watts because I’m feeling alive but you’re broken on the inside baby and that will never have the final say. I feel bad that you’re angry, but I’m sorry, I don’t care for what it’s worth and if it ever comes down to me or you. You’re probably going to die. So take yourself outside and be alone to meditate with a cigarette. Words of war become acts of war!
Directed by - Anthony Altamura
Director of Photography - Alex Seefried
Nightmare Film Crew
Provided to YouTube by The Orchard Enterprises
Anna · Norma Jean
All Hail
℗ 2019 Solid State Records
Released on: 2019-10-25
Auto-generated by YouTube.
Provided to YouTube by The Orchard Enterprises
Anna · Norma Jean
All Hail
℗ 2019 Solid State Records
Released on: 2019-10-25
Auto-generated by YouTube.
Provided to YouTube by The Orchard Enterprises
Anna · Norma Jean
All Hail
℗ 2019 Solid State Records
Released on: 2019-10-25
Auto-generated by YouTube.
Norma Jean -- Heaven Help The Working Girl
for my my Mama, today is her last day on the job but she's already talking about getting a part time job lol
published: 19 Sep 2014
Let's Go All the Way
Provided to YouTube by Legacy Recordings
Let's Go All the Way · Norma Jean
The Best of Norma Jean (1964-1973)
℗ Originally recorded 1963. All rights reserved by Sony Music Entertainment
Released on: 2016-07-08
Composer, Lyricist: Dusty Rose
Producer: Bob Ferguson
Auto-generated by YouTube.
published: 07 Jul 2016
Norma Jean - If You Got It At Five, You Got It At Fifty (Official Music Video)
Music video by Norma Jean performing If You Got It At Five, You Got It At Fifty (Official Music Video). (C) 2013 Razor & Tie Recordings, LLC
published: 07 Aug 2013
Norma Jean - Songs Sound Much Sadder
Music video by Norma Jean performing Songs Sound Much Sadder.
published: 27 Feb 2009
Norma Jean - Sword In Mouth, Fire Eyes (Official Music Video)
Music video by Norma Jean performing Sword In Mouth, Fire Eyes (Official Music Video). (C) 2014 Razor & Tie Recordings, LLC
published: 21 Feb 2014
Norma Jean Silver Threads & Golden Needles Live on The Porter Wagnor Show 1966
Porter Wagoner's long-running musical variety show that launched the careers of Norma Jean & Dolly Parton. The Porter Wagoner Show, aired from 1960 to 1981.
published: 29 Dec 2018
Norma Jean - Your Old Love Letters
from the album "SINGS PORTER WAGONER" (1967)
published: 21 Jan 2018
Norma Jean ~ Let's Go All The Way
published: 17 Dec 2011
Norma Jean -- I Thought I Heard You Calling My Name
Norma Jean -- I Thought I Heard You Calling My Name
published: 28 Mar 2015
Norma Jean "Lets Go All The Way"
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Norma Jean -- Heaven Help The Working Girl
for my my Mama, today is her last day on the job but she's already talking about getting a part time job lol
Norma Jean -- Heaven Help The Working Girl
for my my Mama, today is her last day on the job but she's already talking about getting a part time job lol
Norma Jean -- Heaven Help The Working Girl
for my my Mama, today is her last day on the job but she's already talking about getting a part time job lol
Provided to YouTube by Legacy Recordings
Let's Go All the Way · Norma Jean
The Best of Norma Jean (1964-1973)
℗ Originally recorded 1963. All rights reserved...
Provided to YouTube by Legacy Recordings
Let's Go All the Way · Norma Jean
The Best of Norma Jean (1964-1973)
℗ Originally recorded 1963. All rights reserved by Sony Music Entertainment
Released on: 2016-07-08
Composer, Lyricist: Dusty Rose
Producer: Bob Ferguson
Auto-generated by YouTube.
Provided to YouTube by Legacy Recordings
Let's Go All the Way · Norma Jean
The Best of Norma Jean (1964-1973)
℗ Originally recorded 1963. All rights reserved by Sony Music Entertainment
Released on: 2016-07-08
Composer, Lyricist: Dusty Rose
Producer: Bob Ferguson
Auto-generated by YouTube.
Porter Wagoner's long-running musical variety show that launched the careers of Norma Jean & Dolly Parton. The Porter Wagoner Show, aired from 1960 to 1981.
Porter Wagoner's long-running musical variety show that launched the careers of Norma Jean & Dolly Parton. The Porter Wagoner Show, aired from 1960 to 1981.
Porter Wagoner's long-running musical variety show that launched the careers of Norma Jean & Dolly Parton. The Porter Wagoner Show, aired from 1960 to 1981.
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From the album Polar Similar
http://www.2lin.cc/normajean
LYRICS:
If you want to speak of the devil, you will feel the wave of his or her invented wings. We see the shadow of the axe before it falls on the necks of the sheep but if the light has a secret shade, I am the lamb that has become the wolf. One million watts because I’m feeling alive but you’re broken on the inside baby and that will never have the final say. I feel bad that you’re angry, but I’m sorry, I don’t care for what it’s worth and if it ever comes down to me or you. You’re probably going to die. So take yourself outside and be alone to meditate with a cigarette. Words of war become acts of war!
Directed by - Anthony Altamura
Director of Photography - Alex Seefried
Nightmare Film Crew
Provided to YouTube by The Orchard Enterprises
Anna · Norma Jean
All Hail
℗ 2019 Solid State Records
Released on: 2019-10-25
Auto-generated by YouTube.
Norma Jean -- Heaven Help The Working Girl
for my my Mama, today is her last day on the job but she's already talking about getting a part time job lol
Provided to YouTube by Legacy Recordings
Let's Go All the Way · Norma Jean
The Best of Norma Jean (1964-1973)
℗ Originally recorded 1963. All rights reserved by Sony Music Entertainment
Released on: 2016-07-08
Composer, Lyricist: Dusty Rose
Producer: Bob Ferguson
Auto-generated by YouTube.
Porter Wagoner's long-running musical variety show that launched the careers of Norma Jean & Dolly Parton. The Porter Wagoner Show, aired from 1960 to 1981.
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You don't want a home and the family you say you just can't live that slow You like your music loud and you like that swinging crowd So say goodbye and go cat go You say the sound of wedding bells don't move you And babies may be cute but they cry so I'll find someone to share the life that you call square so say goodbye and go cat go Go cat go may life be good to you may all your lights be above I hate to have to try to get over you but your life don't move me at home I may be wrong to think that you miss me I may still be around I don't know I'd know there'll be tears but that jukebox hurts my ears
Howard also had a close bond with his sister-in-laws, PeggyCooper and Aileene Martin, as well as many cousins, nieces, and nephews ... and his wife NormaJean, brothers-in-law Roy Martin and Edwin Cooper, and great-grandson, Eli Korpita.