RIP: Pioneer Gospel Singer Vernon Oliver Price
One of the most passionate and anointed voices in gospel music was stilled this week when Mother Vernon Oliver Price passed away at the age of 93.
RIP: Austin A. Layne Jr., Gospel Singer, Businessman, St. Louis Treasure
St. Louis gospel artist and businessman Austin Layne Jr. passed away on October 1 at age 87.
RIP: Dewitt Johnson of the B.C. & M. Choir and the Johnson Ensemble
Dewitt Johnson, a Nashvillian and co-organizer of the B. C. & M. Mass Choir and founder of the Johnson Ensemble, has gone on to earn his wings.
RIP: Haywood Barnes of the Sunset Jubilaires
By Robert M. Marovich JGM learned from Darrell Luster of the Malaco Music Group that Mr. Haywood Barnes of the Sunset Jubilaires gospel quartet passed away on August 14, 2023. He was born February 23, 1941. Here is the announcement from the obituary page: We are sad to announce that [...]
RIP Bishop Claude Odell Timmons – Gospel Singer, Religious Leader
JGM was saddened to learn of the transition of Bishop Claude Odell Timmons, a gospel music artist and religious leader.
RIP Professor L. Stanley Davis – An Appreciation
Wednesday, August 2, 2023, saw the passing of two towering figures in the history of African American gospel music: musician and educator Kenneth Woods Jr. and Professor L. Stanley Davis.
RIP: Kenneth Woods Jr.: Musician, Songwriter, Arranger, Group Leader, Choir Director, Educator
Kenneth Woods Jr. transitioned from labor to reward this morning, August 2, 2023. He was 94.
RIP: Carnell Murrell – Gospel Singer, Songwriter, Musician, Group Leader
By Robert M. Marovich JGM is saddened to learn of the passing of Carnell Murrell. Here is a short bio we contributed to the Malaco Music Group website some years ago: Born in Detroit on June 25, 1962, gospel songwriter, group leader, musician and singer Carnell Murrell spent his early [...]
RIP Robert Dixon, Quartet Singer with the Salem Travelers
JGM announces the passing of gospel quartet singer and group leader Robert Dixon of the Salem Travelers.