Born in Malden, Massachusetts on November 20, 1942, Norman Greenbaum is a
singer, songwriter, and guitarist best known for his Number 1 hit single “Spirit
in the Sky”, originally released in 1969. The song has been a constant staple on
terrestrial (and satellite) radio since its original release. It has been used
in radio and TV advertisements, as well as on movie soundtracks. Growing up in
and Orthodox Jewish household in Malden, Norman Greenbaum attended Congregation
Beth Israel, a Hebrew school. His musical inspiration while growing up was the
folk and southern blues music he ...