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.
JGM Mourns the Loss of C. Ashley Brown-Lawrence
The Journal of Gospel Music was saddened to learn of the transition of gospel singer Ms. C. Ashley Brown-Lawrence.
RIP – Spencer Bouvier Taylor III of the Highway QCs
JGM is saddened to learn of the passing of Spencer Bouvier Taylor III, drummer and singer with the legendary quartet the Highway QCs.
RIP: Lloyd Cannady Jr., 80, of the Flying Clouds Gospel Quartet
Lloyd Cannady Jr., age 80, slipped away peacefully on Monday, May 1, 2023.
RIP: Paul Beasley, Member of Gospel Keynotes, Mighty Clouds of Joy, & Blind Boys of Alabama
By Robert M. Marovich Paul Beasley, a celebrated gospel quartet singer, passed away Monday, March 13, 2023, at the age of 78. Born in Louisiana, Beasley spent a long career singing tenor with the Gospel Keynotes, alongside Willie Neal Johnson, Gino Smith, Val Alexander, and Johnny Jones. He also [...]
RIP: Tyrone Porter, Member of the Christianaires, President of the GMWA Quartet Division
By Robert M. Marovich Tyrone Porter, member of the Christianaires gospel quartet and president of the GMWA Quartet Division, went on home to be with the Lord on February 14, 2023, after an extended battle with illness. Homegoing arrangements will be posted here when known. Meanwhile, here is a brief [...]
RIP: Charles “Uncle Chucc” Hamilton, Gospel Quartet Leader, Collaborated with Snoop Dogg
Dana “Ms. D.” Lin informed the Journal of Gospel Music that Charles V. Hamilton, affectionately known as Uncle Chucc and best known for his collaboration with Snoop Dogg, passed away on Friday, January 27, 2023.
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