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Gospel’s Melvin Crispell Dies
TBGB learned this evening that gospel songwriter, producer, organist, and group leader Melvin Crispell died. More details will be forthcoming as they are made available.A Brooklynite by rearing and IMOK Gospel Music recording artist, Crispell fronted the group Testimony and was well respected for his keyboard wizardry. His songs were [...]
Joe “Peanuts” Cook, Gospel Quartet and Pop Singer, Dies
From Charles Horner's Classic Urban Harmony Newsletter: Little Joe Cook, known for his falsetto hits like "Peanuts" with the Philadelphia vocal group the Thrillers, died on April 16, 2014. Cook was born in South Philly but moved to North Philly as a youngster where he formed the gospel group, the [...]
Chicago Gospel Music Awards – Nominees Announced
Chicago, IL: "Chicago Gospel Live" is proud to announce the nominees for the final voting round for the 1st Annual 2014 Chicago Gospel Music Awards.And the Nominees Are:Quartet of the YearThe Stars of Heaven - I'm Holding OnThe Gospel Crusaders - Pressin OnNelson Larkins & God's Posse - Live in ChicagoTraditional [...]
Evangelist Rosie Wallace Dead at 79
Jordan Phillips, Gregory Gay, and Anthony Heilbut informed TBGB that Evangelist Rosie Wallace died in Philadelphia died Friday, May 23, in Philadelphia at the age of 79.A native Philadelphian, Wallace was a member of the Imperial Gospel Singers, a zesty female gospel group that included Anna Smallwood and sang with [...]
Eddie Robinson, Gospel Singer, Songwriter, and Keyboardist, Dies
Delores "Honey" Sykes informed TBGB that Eddie Robinson, singer, songwriter, and keyboardist, passed away in Detroit April 25, 2014. His home going service will take place in Detroit on Saturday, June 7.Among Robinson's many writing credits are the Duncanaires' 1960s singles "Breathe On Me" and "One Step Closer;" Tessie Hill's [...]
The Rocky Mount Telegram – Memories of the 5 Royales (aka Royal Sons Quintet)
The Rocky Mount Telegram - Winston-Salem-based band’s history relived in CDs
Claudelle Clarke remembers Otis Wright – Entertainment – JamaicaObserver.com
Claudelle Clarke remembers Otis Wright - Entertainment - JamaicaObserver.com
What Happened to the Sons of Thunder?
In 1972, the Sons of Thunder were a teenage, interracial gospel group that toured with the Rolling Stones, Stevie Wonder, and Dorothy Norwood as part of the Stones' STP Tour. Two years later, Word Records was interested in recording the group, but by 1975, the Sons of Thunder was no more.What [...]
Conference showcasing new gospel artists here this weekend: Recording artist to lead event
Conference showcasing new gospel artists here this weekend: Recording artist to lead event
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